SkyTab
Restaurant POS systems
Restaurant reservations software
Restaurant business intelligence & analytics software
Restaurant management software
Hospitality software
Reservation software
Restaurant software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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- Accommodation and food services
- Manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale
What is SkyTab
SkyTab is a restaurant point-of-sale (POS) platform that combines order entry, payment processing, and front-of-house workflows with supporting restaurant management features. It is used by restaurants and hospitality venues that want an integrated POS and payments setup across one or more locations. The product is typically positioned as an all-in-one system that includes hardware, software, and payment services under a single vendor relationship.
Integrated POS and payments
SkyTab is designed to run POS operations and card payments as a single integrated workflow. This can reduce the number of vendors involved in day-to-day support and reconciliation. Integrated payments also typically enable tighter linkage between tickets, tips, refunds, and end-of-day reporting.
Restaurant-focused operational workflows
The product targets common restaurant service patterns such as table service and fast-casual counter service. It supports core FOH tasks like menu management, modifiers, and check handling that restaurants need for speed and accuracy. This focus can reduce configuration effort compared with more general-purpose retail POS tools.
Single platform for multi-location
SkyTab is commonly deployed across multiple terminals and can be used by operators with more than one site. Centralized configuration and reporting can help standardize menus, pricing, and user permissions across locations. This is useful for small chains that want consistent operations without building custom integrations.
Vendor lock-in via payments
Because POS and payment processing are typically bundled, switching processors may not be straightforward. This can limit negotiating leverage on processing rates and contract terms. It can also increase switching costs if an operator later wants to separate POS software from payments.
Reservations not always core
Although SkyTab is associated with restaurant operations, reservations capabilities may depend on add-ons, integrations, or specific packages rather than being a primary module. Restaurants with complex reservation, waitlist, and guest management needs may need to validate feature depth carefully. This includes items like automated table pacing, advanced floor planning, and guest CRM.
Analytics depth varies by package
Reporting and analytics are typically strongest for sales, labor, and payment-related metrics, but advanced BI use cases can require exports or external tools. Operators should confirm whether custom dashboards, scheduled reports, and granular data access are included or priced separately. Data portability and API availability can be important for integrating with accounting, loyalty, or data warehouses.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Table Service Bundle (POS workstation bundle) | $29.99 per month | Includes POS workstation w/ 14" touchscreen, integrated card reader, cash drawer, receipt printer, SkyTab POS software. $0 upfront cost available (requires Merchant Processing Agreement and POS Service Agreement). Includes free online ordering, loyalty & marketing, reservations & waitlist, website builder, lifetime hardware replacement warranty, 24/7 support, onsite installation.. |
| SkyTab Air (handheld) | $29.99 per month | Handheld/table-side POS device (accept orders & payments anywhere). Listed as a front-of-house add-on at $29.99/mo.. |
| SkyTab Glass | $29.99 per month | Purpose-built server tablet for tableside ordering; listed at $29.99/mo.. |
| SkyTab Kiosk | $29.99 per month | Self-service kiosk for ordering; listed at $29.99/mo.. |
| Kitchen Display System (KDS) | $29.99 per month | 16" or 22" KDS displays to route orders to the kitchen.. |
| Remote Printer (Thermal & Dot Matrix) | $9.99 per month | Remote thermal or dot-matrix printers for BOH routing; listed at $9.99/mo.. |
| KDS Bump Bar | $9.99 per month | Optional bump bar accessory for KDS; listed at $9.99/mo.. |
| Payment processing (standard) | 2.75% + $0.15 per transaction | Standard payment processing pricing shown on checkout; SkyTab also offers an Advantage Program and custom pricing options.. |
Notes: All pricing and promotions are advertized for new customers and "Terms & Conditions apply." SkyTab frequently presents the $29.99/month price as the entry monthly cost for a POS station/bundle and shows $0 due at signing when qualifying processing/service agreements are executed..
Seller details
Shift4 Payments, Inc.
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
1999
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