Vendor pricing · verified September 2026
SkyTab POS pricing in 2026
SkyTab, Shift4's restaurant POS now being rebranded Shift4 Dine, is quoted across 2026 reviews and dealer pages at $29.99 a month per terminal with hardware included and a lifetime warranty. The condition reported everywhere is the same: the hardware is free because you commit to Shift4 for payment processing on a 36-month agreement, with a 30-day window to cancel. Reviews cite processing around 2.75% + 15¢, described as negotiable, and annual fees of roughly $400 to $500 per device. Shift4's own pages did not load for verification, so every figure here is reported.
Shift4 does not publish this on its own site. Figures below are from named 2026 third-party reviews and are labeled as reported; the vendor's quote is the authority. Checked September 2026.
What reviews and dealers report
| Line (reported) | Figure (reported) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Software | $29.99/mo per terminal | POSUSA, Loman, dealer pages 2026 |
| Hardware | included, lifetime warranty | same |
| Processing | about 2.75% + 15¢, negotiable; Shift4 required | Loman, Certus 2026 |
| Term | 36 months; 30-day cancellation window | skytabpartners, POSUSA |
| Annual fees | about $400–$500 per device per year | Certus, Loman |
At $29.99 a month plus a reported $450 annual fee, one terminal costs about $67 a month in fixed charges before processing, more than double the headline.
Side by side
| System | Monthly software | Processing | Hardware | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyTab, 1 terminal (reported) | $29.99 + ~$450/yr | ~2.75% + 15¢ | included | 36 months |
| Square for Restaurants Free | $0 | 2.6% + 15¢ | purchased from $59 | No contract |
| Ginger | $0 with online ordering | interchange-plus, as low as 2% + 5¢ | Box, 2 printers, terminal included over $40k/mo | No contract |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SkyTab cost per month?
$29.99 a month per terminal with hardware included, per 2026 reviews and Shift4 dealer pages. Reviews also report annual fees of roughly $400 to $500 per device, so the fixed cost of one terminal is closer to $67 a month before processing. Shift4 does not publish these on pages we could read; treat them as reported.
Is SkyTab hardware really free?
It is included without an upfront charge, but reviews are consistent that it is tied to a 36-month agreement to process payments through Shift4, with a 30-day window to cancel. Leaving early is reported to carry a fee.
What is SkyTab's processing rate?
Reviews cite around 2.75% + 15¢ and describe it as negotiable. Shift4 does not publish a rate on the pages we could reach. Get the rate in writing with the contract term beside it.
Is SkyTab the same as Shift4 Dine?
Yes. Reviews in 2026 describe SkyTab as being rebranded to Shift4 Dine. Revel, another Shift4 POS, redirects its pricing page to Shift4's food and beverage page.
How does SkyTab compare with Ginger on cost?
SkyTab's reported all-in is about $67 a month in fixed fees per terminal plus roughly 2.75% + 15¢ processing on a 36-month term. Ginger is $0 a month with online ordering, interchange-plus as low as 2% + 5¢, no contract, and hardware included for restaurants over $40,000 a month in card volume.
Compare it against a system with no monthly fee
Ginger is $0 a month with online ordering, no contract, interchange-plus processing as low as 2% + 5¢, and the Box, up to two printers and a card terminal included for restaurants over $40,000 a month in card volume. The live demo opens in your browser with no signup.