KadaiOS vs Nova KDS
KadaiOS
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| Figure | KadaiOS | Nova KDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₹399/mo | $39/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Kitchen Display System Software | 8.1 (#11) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Hardware | The site says KadaiOS runs on Android smartphones, iPhones, iPads, Windows PCs, and Mac laptops, without requiring proprietary hardware. | Nova's kitchen display hardware uses a 22-inch touchscreen, supports wall or countertop mounting and offers Power over Ethernet connectivity. |
| Offline operation | The site says billing can continue during internet outages, with orders saved locally and automatically synced to the cloud after reconnection. | Edge computing allows stores to keep taking orders during an internet outage and synchronize after reconnection. |
Plans
In their own words
KadaiOS
KadaiOS is a cloud business platform for small and mid-sized retail, food, salon and entertainment businesses in India. Food outlets get counter checkout, WhatsApp billing, a multi-station kitchen display, waiter mobile app and offline billing. Fashion retailers can use a custom-branded ecommerce storefront, centralized order management and inventory control; salons get appointment booking and stylist scheduling; cinemas can handle in-seat QR snack orders and screen management. The maker says the system runs on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, Windows PCs and Mac laptops without proprietary hardware. Billing can continue during internet outages: orders are saved locally and synced to the cloud after reconnection. Counter QR orders support UPI payments through GPay, PhonePe and Paytm. Starter costs ₹399 a month and includes a 14-day trial. Growth is ₹699 a month, while Business is ₹1,199 a month and marked coming soon. There is no free plan.