Nova KDS vs xRESTAURANTx Kitchen Display System
Nova KDS
novatab.comxRESTAURANTx Kitchen Display System
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| Figure | Nova KDS | xRESTAURANTx Kitchen Display System |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 0 |
| Spec score · Kitchen Display System Software | 8.4 (#6) | 6.6 (#45) |
| Hardware | Nova's kitchen display hardware uses a 22-inch touchscreen, supports wall or countertop mounting and offers Power over Ethernet connectivity. | The maker describes using one tablet or screen per station and recommends rugged Android tablets with kitchen-grade cases. |
| Offline operation | Edge computing allows stores to keep taking orders during an internet outage and synchronize after reconnection. | The vendor says the KDS and POS continue communicating over the local network during internet outages, then sync accumulated data when internet returns. |
| Purpose | Nova KDS routes orders to kitchen stations, tracks ticket age and helps kitchens manage rush periods. | The KDS routes restaurant orders to kitchen stations and supports course pacing, modifier display, and printer fallback. |
Plans
xRESTAURANTx Kitchen Display System
No plans published.
In their own words
xRESTAURANTx Kitchen Display System
xRESTAURANTx Kitchen Display System has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.