NodeDR OrderRestro vs SPARK EPoS
NodeDR OrderRestro
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| Figure | NodeDR OrderRestro | SPARK EPoS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €25/mo |
| 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 | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Kitchen Display System Software | 8.7 (#5) | 7.1 (#37) |
| Integrations | 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. | The maker describes an ecosystem integrating mobile ordering, reservations and CRM with cloud analytics and automated stock control. |
| Kitchen display | Kitchen tickets are routed to stations and shown with priority flags and elapsed-time timers. | The KDS can flag allergens, show customised alerts, record kitchen staff clock-in/out, integrate stock checks and track ticket progress. |
Plans
SPARK EPoS
- Single Device€25 a month
- Dual Device€40 a month
- Quad Device€60 a month
- MINI€250, paid once
- PRO€373.50, paid once
In their own words
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.
SPARK EPoS
SPARK EPoS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.