Applova Self Ordering Kiosk vs DineEngine Kiosk Ordering
Applova Self Ordering Kiosk
applova.io
DineEngine Kiosk Ordering
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| Figure | Applova Self Ordering Kiosk | DineEngine Kiosk Ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Restaurant Self-Ordering Kiosk Software | 7.6 (#12) | 7.4 (#18) |
| Payments | Applova says its self-service kiosk integrates with Square POS for order and payment management. | The kiosk currently works only with Heartland-enabled credit card readers; the vendor says it is exploring additional processors. |
| Product | Applova offers a restaurant self-ordering kiosk for browsing menus, customizing items, placing orders, and paying at the kiosk. | DineEngine describes Kiosk Ordering as cloud-based in-store ordering for touchscreen devices, tablets, and other hardware. |
| Security | Applova's privacy policy says third-party payment processors handle credit card transactions and are PCI DSS compliant, and that Applova does not store or handle cardholder data. | The product page states that the kiosk is PCI compliant and uses DataCap TranCloud secure VPN connectivity to encrypt in-store transactions. |
| Support | Applova says it provides guided onboarding, menu setup, training, launch support, and access to human customer support. | The company page says its technical support helps keep applications running 24/7. |
Plans
Applova Self Ordering Kiosk
- Applova Self Ordering KioskPriced on request
DineEngine Kiosk Ordering
- DineEngine Kiosk OrderingPriced on request
In their own words
Applova Self Ordering Kiosk
Applova Self Ordering Kiosk is an Android touchscreen system for restaurant customers to browse menus, customize items, place orders, and pay in-store. It supports item modifiers, combo meals, upsells, and multiple payment methods. Personalized recommendations can use customers’ previous purchases. Orders can go directly to the kitchen, with Applova describing instant routing for QSR kiosks. Restaurants can choose countertop, wall-mounted, or floor-standing hardware, quoted separately from the software. Applova lists Clover, Square, RPOWER, GoDaddy, and other restaurant-solution partners, and says the kiosk integrates with Square POS for order and payment management. Third-party payment processors handle card transactions and are described as PCI DSS compliant; Applova says it does not store or handle cardholder data. The product targets QSRs, fast-casual businesses, multi-location brands, and restaurants of all sizes. Pricing is on request for a monthly software plan, with hardware quoted separately. Support includes a dedicated team and 24/7 customer support.
DineEngine Kiosk Ordering
DineEngine Kiosk Ordering is cloud-based in-store ordering software for restaurants and other venues. It runs on touchscreen devices, tablets, older POS touchscreens, iPads, and other hardware that can open a modern web browser in kiosk mode. Menus synchronize with DineEngine’s back-end management system in real time, while operators configure imagery, branding, and dine-in or take-out choices there. Orders move through the ordering platform to the POS and receive dine-in or take-out status. Integrated payments currently work with Heartland-enabled credit card readers; DineEngine says it is exploring additional processors. The kiosk is stated to be PCI compliant and uses DataCap TranCloud secure VPN connectivity to encrypt in-store transactions. Receipt printers can be added, or receipts can be emailed. Pre-built connectors include Paytronix and Spendgo loyalty integrations. DineEngine lists restaurants, food halls, healthcare, schools, and other industries as users. Pricing is on request.