POS & payments
Shift4
All-in-one restaurant POS and payments (SkyTab, rebranding to Shift4 Dine) with online ordering, loyalty, and reservations built in.
What it does
Shift4's restaurant platform (its SkyTab POS, rebranding to Shift4 Dine in 2026) bundles point-of-sale hardware, integrated card processing, online ordering, reservations, waitlist, and loyalty in one system. It targets full-service and quick-service restaurants and bars that want payments and front-of-house tools from a single vendor.
Best for
Independent full-service or quick-service restaurants wanting POS, payments, and front-of-house tools bundled from one provider.
AI features
Primarily automation and integrated tooling rather than AI: real-time sales analytics, automated online-ordering and loyalty flows, and built-in marketing campaigns. No prominent generative or predictive AI is marketed for the core POS.
Pricing
Advertised from roughly $29.99/month per station with free hardware; card processing priced separately (around 2.75% + 15 cents standard, negotiable). Confirm current terms with vendor.
Pricing signals are indicative and change often. Confirm current pricing with the vendor.
How TableMagic fits
Compare Shift4 with the job you need done and the tools you already use. If a workflow is missing, describe it in the builder and review the result. Check the provider’s supported connections and costs before deciding what to build or replace.
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Alternatives to Shift4
Other POS systems worth weighing against Shift4. See the full POS systems guide.
Related capabilities
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