Aloha Cloud vs NodeDR OrderRestro
Aloha Cloud
ncrvoyix.comNodeDR OrderRestro
orderrestro.nodedr.comSide by side
| Figure | Aloha Cloud | NodeDR OrderRestro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Kitchen Display System Software | 7.6 (#23) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Integrations | Aloha Cloud supports integrated credit and gift card payment methods, a Paytronix gift card API, and LevelUp integration, which requires a third-party account. | A website Integration API can place orders and bookings into OrderRestro, and an MCP server lets Claude or another MCP-compatible AI access permitted order and reservation functions. |
| Offline operation | The product includes an offline mode to keep the business running when the device loses connection. | After installation, billing, order-taking, kitchen display and printing continue on the local network without internet access. |
| Product | Aloha Cloud is a restaurant point-of-sale and business management platform for running operations, managing the business, and engaging guests. | NodeDR OrderRestro is a free, open-source restaurant management system for billing, tables, kitchen display, reservations, and customer loyalty. |
Plans
Aloha Cloud
- Custom KitPrice not published
- Custom KitPriced on request
- Aloha Cloud POSPriced on request
In their own words
Aloha Cloud
Aloha Cloud has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
NodeDR OrderRestro
NodeDR OrderRestro is a free, open-source restaurant management system for billing, tables, kitchen display, reservations, and customer loyalty. It runs on a computer at the restaurant and keeps order-taking, billing, kitchen display, and printing available over the local network without internet. The POS handles dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, with split or merged bills, discounts, gift cards, tips, mixed payments, refunds, and regional tax setups. A live kitchen display includes station routing, priority tickets, and timers; floor tools include a visual plan, reservations, and a waitlist. Guests can scan a table QR code to view the live menu and order in English, Spanish, or French without installing an app. Inventory features cover ingredient tracking, recipe costing, purchase orders, batches, expiry, waste, and automatic stock deduction when orders are billed. The server runs on Linux, macOS, or Windows, while other devices on the same network connect through a browser. The plan is free under AGPL-3.0, with no subscription or per-seat fees.