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POS & Ordering software for hospitality

A POS (point of sale) is the till or tablet where orders are rung in and guests pay. Many also send orders to a KDS (kitchen display system), a screen in the kitchen.

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Payments-first POS with restaurant apps and handheld devices.

Pros & cons
Pros
  • Table mapping, open tabs with pre-auth, bill splitting
  • Online ordering included in the Starter bundle
Cons
  • Hardware subscriptions are non-cancelable (can be paid off or bought out)
  • Restaurant Starter bundle $179/mo for 36 months
Source: vendor's official site, checked Oct 2026 · our comparison
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POS, payments and online ordering popular with bars, cafes and small outlets.

Pros & cons
Pros
  • Square Free plan at $0/mo
  • Can take payments without hardware (Tap to Pay, invoices, virtual terminal)
Cons
  • Keyed-in card fees 3.5% + 15¢; online 3.3% + 30¢ on the Free plan
  • Instant transfers cost a fee (next-business-day is free)
Source: vendor's official site, checked Oct 2026 · our comparison
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Cloud restaurant POS with online ordering, handhelds, payroll and kitchen display.

Pros & cons
Pros
  • Restaurant POS with online ordering and handhelds
  • Starter Kit from $0/mo (1 location, up to 2 terminals)
Cons
  • Build Your Own plans are custom-quoted
  • Listed pricing applies to new customers and single locations
Source: vendor's official site, checked Oct 2026 · our comparison
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All-in-one platform for restaurants, cafés and guesthouses in Hungary: table and room bookings, POS with kitchen display, 0% commission online ordering, stock, staff and reports. Hungarian and English interface; plans from 8,900 Ft/mo with a 14-day free trial (checked Oct 2026).

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