Pricing & Buying
How Much Does a Restaurant POS System Cost in Australia? (2026 Guide)
10 June 2026 · TotalBiz POS Team
A clear-eyed guide to what Australian venues actually pay for POS — hardware, software, payments and the hidden fees nobody mentions.
The short answer
Australian hospitality POS pricing generally lands in three buckets: software subscriptions from roughly $60–$300+ per month per venue, hardware from about $500 for a tablet-based setup to $3,000+ for multi-terminal fit-outs, and payment processing typically between 1.1% and 1.9% per card transaction. But the sticker price is rarely the real price — the gaps between vendors show up in what's *not* included.
The hidden costs to ask about
Loyalty modules, online ordering, kitchen displays, additional registers, API access and even phone support are commonly charged as add-ons. A '$99/month' system can quietly become $300+ once a venue adds the pieces it actually needs. Delivery-marketplace commissions are the biggest hidden cost of all: 20–35% of every marketplace order, forever. When comparing quotes, list every feature you'll use in year one and price the *whole* stack, not the entry plan.
Subscription vs upfront
Some legacy providers still sell licences with large upfront costs and annual maintenance. Cloud subscriptions spread cost, include updates, and let you leave if service slips — which keeps vendors honest. For most independent venues, a predictable all-inclusive subscription beats a cheap entry price with a long add-on menu.
How TotalBiz POS prices it
We keep it simple: one subscription that includes the POS, QR table ordering, handheld tablets, kitchen displays, loyalty and CRM, inventory, staff attendance, the admin and customer apps, and a professionally built website with commission-free online ordering. Setup is done for you in 48 hours. Book a free demo and we'll quote your venue precisely — no surprise add-ons later.
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