--- description: Review of GoTab POS Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: GoTab POS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [iPad POS Software](/directory/435/ipad-pos/software) > [GoTab POS](/software/257429/gotab-pos) # GoTab POS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/257429/gotab-pos Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/257429/gotab-pos?page=2) > GoTab is more than a POS—it's an entertainment commerce platform built for hospitality businesses that don't fit the traditional restaurant model. Whether you operate a brewery, taproom, food hall, hotel, bar, entertainment venue, or restaurant, GoTab gives you the flexibility to deliver the guest experience you want instead of forcing your operation into a rigid workflow. Unlike traditional POS systems built around server-led ordering, GoTab combines QR ordering, handheld POS, self-ordering kiosks, online ordering, and mobile payment into a single platform. Guests can open one tab, continue ordering however they choose, share it with friends, and pay whenever they're ready, while the kitchen receives one unified stream of orders. GoTab particularly shines in complex operations. Multi-zone venues can offer different menus and pricing by location while automatically routing orders to the correct kitchen or bar. Food halls and multi-vendor venues benefit from native vendor routing, automated revenue remittances, and support for shared guest tabs across multiple merchants—all without third-party workarounds. The platform is equally strong behind the scenes. The built-in Kitchen Display System includes smart batching, expo mode, item-level tracking, and two-way guest messaging to improve kitchen efficiency. Opsi by GoTab provides inventory management, recipe costing, and actual-versus-theoretical food cost reporting, while Fishbowl GRM automatically builds guest profiles to power loyalty, email, SMS marketing, and personalized guest engagement. Operators also appreciate GoTab's open approach. It supports open hardware, offers an API across all plans, integrates with leading hospitality software, and avoids the proprietary hardware lock-in common with many POS providers. Enhanced Offline Mode keeps POS terminals, KDS screens, and guest ordering and payments running during internet outages, helping venues continue serving guests without interruption. If your business relies on hybrid service, roaming guests, shared tabs, multiple revenue centers, self-pour technology, or flexible ordering experiences, GoTab was designed specifically for those environments. Rather than asking operators to adapt to the software, GoTab adapts to the way modern hospitality businesses actually operate. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 68 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 68 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: GoTab - **Location**: Arlington, US ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Usage Based - **Pricing Details**: Transaction-based processing, no hardware/software required. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Canada, Puerto Rico, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Bar Tab Management - Barcode Recognition - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Barcoding/RFID - Clock In/Out - Credit Card Processing - Customer Accounts - Customer History - Customizable Reports - Discount Management - Dynamic Pricing - Electronic Payments - For Bars/Clubs - For Breweries - For Restaurants ## Integrations (43 total) - 7shifts - Aloha - Avero Slingshot - BEER30 - CourtReserve - Craftable - Deliverect - Dyne - Ekata Pro Insight - Ekos - Fishbowl - Handpoint - Klaviyo - MarginEdge - Marqii ... and 28 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [iPad POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/435/ipad-pos/software) ## Related Categories - [iPad POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/435/ipad-pos/software) - [POS Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/210/web-based-point-of-sale-software/software) - [Restaurant POS Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/41/restaurant-pos-software/software) - [Brewery Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4717/brewery/software) - [Bar POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/389/bar-pos-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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They are a great fit for our tech stack. ----- ### "GO GoTab Go" — 5.0/5 > **Bill** | *12 June 2026* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The POS is so much easier for our staff to use, and GoTab really helped us with the cost of the conversion from our previous POS. The Onboarding staff, \[sensitive content hidden\]was always available for every question and even called to check on us when we didn't ask for help. That is highly unusual in this POS market. And we love our handhelds that are about the size of an Iphone\! > > **Cons**: Switching systems while in business is always hard. But GoTab really scheduled it seamlessly - we were up and running just as they said we would be. > > Overall I give GoTab a 5 star rating. Great customer service and great product. Naturally when installing a system for 631 seats you will have some bugs, but they killed them all and suddenly\! ----- ### "The GoTab POS Is Great For Affecting Labor Costs & Efficiency Of The Guest Ordering Process" — 3.0/5 > **Andre** | *24 August 2022* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: The system is solid at allowing guests to control the pace of their own experience. It also allows our Service Team to take care of a strong flow of traffic in a large venue. Once guests understand how to order on and navigate the GoTab POS it is convenient for speeding up the ordering and delivery process. > > **Cons**: The system needs to be made much cleaner for the end user. It's functionality is difficult for some guests to use, especially without a thorough explanation. Also, reporting functions for the Management Team could be enhanced. > > It also allows our Service Team to take care of a strong flow of traffic in a large venue. Once guests understand how to order on and navigate the GoTab POS it is convenient for speeding up the ordering and delivery process. It also can positively affect labor costs. ----- ### "Gotab user for over 4 years" — 5.0/5 > **Jeremy** | *23 June 2026* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: GoTab has many versatile assets; they provide many new features, have great support, and offer transparent prices. > > **Cons**: Can have slower functions for very quick service-oriented locations. Offline mode still has to be tested. > > I have been with GoTab for some time now, and I have always enjoyed working with the team and the system. Great POS system\! ----- ### "Ten times better than Aryryved" — 4.0/5 > **Alex** | *18 June 2026* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: How easy it is to use the KDS. Customer Service is very responsive in the chat box. GoTab manger app is very easy to use. > > **Cons**: That I have to restart the GoTab boxes. Every Friday I walk upstairs and unplug the boxes and plug them back in before service. If I don't the printers stop working sometime over the weekend. > > As a back of the house guy it's great. It is the most user friendly KDS I have used since my time at Wendy's as a teenager. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/257429/gotab-pos?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/257429/gotab-pos) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data