Checked Sep 26, 2026
How much does Shift4 Dine (formerly SkyTab POS) cost?
Published plans run $29.99 per month. All-in-one restaurant POS with online ordering, QR order & pay, reservations, marketing and loyalty, sold with Shift4 payment processing.
Prices are as published by Shift4 Dine (formerly SkyTab POS) on Sep 26, 2026. Check the linked source before buying.
Published rates
Plans and add-ons
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Shift4 Dinepage meta: "POS pricing for Shift4 Dine starts at $29.99"; hardware at "$0 upfront"; advertised pricing new customers only | $29.99/mo | Monthly |
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Installation (2-3 workstations, on-site)$599 one-time unless processing exceeds $30,000 in one of the first three months | Not published |
| 4G LTE data plansurcharging over 200 MB/month | Not published |
| Third-party marketplace integrations"additional fees" per FAQ | Not published |
Pricing source: dine.shift4.com ↗, checked Sep 26, 2026.
Beyond the plan price
Terms worth checking
- Setup
- $599 · on-site installation fee for 2-3 workstations, waived only above $30,000/month processing; $200 reschedule fee
- Contract & cancellation
- coterminous with Merchant Processing Agreement: 36-month initial term · Renewal: yes, 1-year renewal terms · written notice at least 90 days before term expiry; liquidated damages per device per remaining month
- Payments
- not published · exclusive Shift4 processing required; Advantage Program (surcharge/cash-discount) offered
- Data export
- unknown
Source notes
What the headline misses
Each point is tied to a dated statement on Shift4 Dine (formerly SkyTab POS)'s site. Open the source to read the full context.
- Using the equipment requires exclusive use of Shift4 processing, including gift cards.
“Merchant agrees not to use credit, debit, electronic payment, or gift card processing services from any provider except Shift4.”
shift4.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The processing agreement runs 36 months and renews for 1-year terms unless notice is given at least 90 days before expiry.
“This Agreement will remain in effect for a period thirty-six (36) months from the Company Effective Date (“Initial Term”)”
shift4.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Early termination triggers liquidated damages: a per-device monthly amount ($100-$350+ by volume tier) times devices times months remaining.
“multiplied by the number of terminal IDs. This new amount will then be multiplied by the number of months then remaining in the Term of the Agreement.”
shift4.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Unreturned terminals are charged at replacement cost, typically $200-$1,000 each.
“typically range from $200 to $1,000 USD per terminal or Device.”
shift4.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Shift4 may charge $79 per merchant ID per year for free terminals or equipment.
“reserves the right to charge Merchant $79.00 per MID, per year for such terminals and/or equipment.”
shift4.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Fees may be raised yearly by at least the CPI change, and any term or fee can change on 30 days notice.
“Shift4 may change any terms, conditions, rates, fees, expenses, or charges incurred under this Service Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to Merchant.”
shift4.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - On-site installation for 2-3 workstations costs $599 unless monthly processing exceeds $30,000 in one of the first three months.
“following installation exceed $30,000 in processing”
shift4.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Third-party marketplace integrations carry additional fees.
“You can expect to pay additional fees for any third-party Marketplace integrations.”
dine.shift4.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗
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Prices and quotes are as published on Shift4 Dine (formerly SkyTab POS)'s own pages on the date shown, before tax and payment processing. Vendors change prices and terms; check theirs before you buy.
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