SkyTab vs TouchBistro

SkyTab is now presented as Shift4 Dine, a restaurant point of sale from Shift4 with its own hardware, built-in payment processing, online and QR ordering, reservations, loyalty, labour scheduling and cloud reporting. TouchBistro is an iPad-based point of sale and restaurant management system for full-service and quick-service restaurants and bars. Both are listed under Restaurant POS. The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.

Key differences

  • price

    Each vendor that publishes a price gives a starting figure: SkyTab at USD 29.99 per month; TouchBistro at USD 69 per month. The currency and billing basis match.

  • audience

    Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: SkyTab: Table-service and quick-service restaurants; TouchBistro: Full-service restaurants.

  • platforms

    Platform support differs. SkyTab: Web, iOS, Android; TouchBistro: Web, iOS.

  • countries covered

    On geography, SkyTab names 5 countries and TouchBistro names 2 countries. 2 countries appear in every list.

  • integrations

    On integrations, SkyTab names 25 integrations and TouchBistro names 20 integrations. 7 partners appear in every list.

  • company background

    By owner, SkyTab (Shift4) and TouchBistro (Harris (acquired July 2026)).

Side by side

SkyTab vs TouchBistro: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldSkyTabTouchBistro
What it isSkyTab is now presented as Shift4 Dine, a restaurant point of sale from Shift4 with its own hardware, built-in payment processing, online and QR ordering, reservations, loyalty, labour scheduling and cloud reporting.TouchBistro is an iPad-based point of sale and restaurant management system for full-service and quick-service restaurants and bars.
Best forTable-service and quick-service restaurants; Multi-location and enterprise groups; Bars, nightclubs, pizzerias and coffee shopsFull-service restaurants; Bars, breweries and wineries; Quick-service and fast-casual restaurants; Multi-unit restaurant groups
Pricing modelSubscription per monthSubscription per location, with hardware and payments extra
Starting priceUSD 29.99 per monthUSD 69 per month
Free planNot publishedNo
Free trialYesNot published
ContractNot publishedNot published
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS
CountriesCanada, Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom, United StatesCanada, United States
LanguagesEnglish, SpanishNot published
Number of integrations2520
CertificationsNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
FoundedNot published2010
HeadquartersNot publishedToronto, Canada
OwnerShift4Harris (acquired July 2026)
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by both

  • 7Shifts
  • Craftable
  • Deliverect
  • MarginEdge
  • Marketman
  • Restaurant365
  • Shogo

Named only by SkyTab

  • Backbar
  • Birdeye
  • ChowNow
  • clickBACON
  • DoorDash
  • GrubHub
  • Mailchimp
  • Menufy
  • Nory
  • OpenTable
  • Opera Cloud
  • ORCA
and 6 more
  • Pour Controls
  • SevenRooms
  • Solink
  • Textmunication
  • TimeForge
  • Uber Eats

Named only by TouchBistro

  • Avero
  • Bevchek
  • Chase Payment Solutions
  • Coverdash
  • DAVO by Avalara
  • DoorDash Online Ordering
  • Freepour
  • Moneris
  • Optimum Control
  • Push Operations
  • UrbanPiper
  • WISK.ai
and 1 more
  • Worldpay

Which to choose

SkyTab

Choose SkyTab if you fit its listed audience: Table-service and quick-service restaurants; Multi-location and enterprise groups; Bars, nightclubs, pizzerias and coffee shops.

TouchBistro

Choose TouchBistro if you fit its listed audience: Full-service restaurants; Bars, breweries and wineries; Quick-service and fast-casual restaurants.

What we could not confirm

SkyTab

  • What unit the monthly fee is charged per (terminal, location) and any setup or processing rates
  • Contract term, renewal and early termination terms
  • Founding year and headquarters of the SkyTab product
  • Employee count and funding
  • Security certifications
  • Full list of countries served

TouchBistro

  • Prices of add-ons (all quoted)
  • Contract length and renewal terms
  • Payment processing rates
  • Countries where sold (Harris says 100+)
  • Security certifications such as PCI DSS
  • Named founders and employee count
  • Whether TouchBistro POS is available on Android (site describes iPad only)
  • Acquisition date: TouchBistro says July 9, 2026, Harris says July 7, 2026

Go further

SkyTab profileTouchBistro profile

Other comparisons with these products

Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.

SkyTab, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. UK homepage (skytab.com redirects to Shift4 Dine)https://dine.shift4.com/en-GB
  2. US pricinghttps://dine.shift4.com/en-US/pricing
  3. UK pricing and supporthttps://dine.shift4.com/en-GB/pricing
  4. Integrationshttps://dine.shift4.com/features/third-party-integrations
  5. Online orderinghttps://dine.shift4.com/features/online-ordering
  6. Labor managementhttps://dine.shift4.com/features/labor-management
  7. Reportinghttps://dine.shift4.com/features/reporting-and-analytics
  8. Reservationshttps://dine.shift4.com/features/reservations-and-waitlist
  9. Loyalty and marketinghttps://dine.shift4.com/features/loyalty-and-marketing
  10. Multi-locationhttps://dine.shift4.com/features/multi-location-management
  11. Mobile apphttps://dine.shift4.com/features/incharge-mobile-app
  12. Hardwarehttps://dine.shift4.com/pos-hardware
  13. Quick servicehttps://dine.shift4.com/restaurant-types/quick-service-restaurants
  14. Customershttps://dine.shift4.com/contact
  15. Legal entityhttps://dine.shift4.com/privacy-policy

TouchBistro, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Homepagehttps://www.touchbistro.com/
  2. Pricinghttps://www.touchbistro.com/pricing/
  3. Companyhttps://www.touchbistro.com/about-us/
  4. Integrationshttps://www.touchbistro.com/features/integrations/
  5. Hardwarehttps://www.touchbistro.com/hardware-requirements/
  6. Restaurant POShttps://www.touchbistro.com/pos-solutions/restaurant-pos/
  7. Back of househttps://www.touchbistro.com/restaurant-back-of-house-solutions/
  8. KDShttps://www.touchbistro.com/kitchen-display-system/
  9. Reservationshttps://www.touchbistro.com/reservations/
  10. Online orderinghttps://www.touchbistro.com/online-ordering/
  11. Loyaltyhttps://www.touchbistro.com/loyalty/
  12. Gift cardshttps://www.touchbistro.com/gift-cards/
  13. Marketinghttps://www.touchbistro.com/marketing/
  14. Paymentshttps://www.touchbistro.com/touchbistro-payments/
  15. Supporthttps://www.touchbistro.com/features/support/
  16. Staff managementhttps://www.touchbistro.com/features/staff-management-scheduling/
  17. Addresshttps://www.touchbistro.com/privacy-notice/
  18. Fundinghttps://www.touchbistro.com/press-releases/touchbistro-raises-150-million-from-francisco-partners-to-accelerate-growth-and-pursue-strategic-acquisitions-2/
  19. TouchBistro Onehttps://www.touchbistro.com/press-releases/touchbistro-launches-touchbistro-one-all-in-one-handheld-device-built-to-streamline-restaurants/
  20. Acquisitionhttps://www.harriscomputer.com/news/harris-acquires-touchbistro
  21. App Store: Reservationshttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/touchbistro-reservations/id1471434899