QikServe Pay at Table vs Shift4 Payments
QikServe Pay at Table
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| Figure | QikServe Pay at Table | Shift4 Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Restaurant Payment Processing Software | 7.9 (#10) | 7.1 (#20) |
| Integrations | The datasheet lists POS integrations including Oracle Micros, NCR Aloha, Dinerware, Access, Maitre’D, Squirrel Systems, POSitouch and XPI, plus payment integrations FreedomPay, Global Payments and Stripe. | Shift4’s 2026 annual report says its Marketplace connects merchants with third-party applications for functions including ordering, payroll, timekeeping, loyalty, and inventory management. |
| Payment integrations | QikServe says its integration library includes more than 50 partners across POS, payments, loyalty, CRM, and allergen management. | Commerce Engine supports card-present integrations with on-premise and cloud-based POS/PMS systems and runs on Android PIN pads. |
| Security | QikServe says card information is managed by the payment provider and that the platform does not manage or see customer card details. | Shift4-hosted checkout and payment components capture card data without bringing card numbers into the merchant’s systems; the documentation lists SAQ A as the typical PCI questionnaire for both. |
| Support | The product page provides [email protected] as its contact address. | Shift4’s API documentation directs customers to its API support team at [email protected]. |
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In their own words
QikServe Pay at Table
QikServe Pay at Table lets hospitality businesses accept digital payments at a table, counter, or drive-thru. Guests use the QikPay web app from their own mobile devices, opening a check with a QR code, NFC tag, or URL; they do not need to download an app or create an account. They can review a check, pay a portion, and add a tip using configured percentages or an amount they enter, calculated on the net check total. Apple Pay and Google Pay are listed payment options. After a successful payment, guests can enter an email address for a receipt. POS compatibility listed on the help page includes Oracle, Tevalis, and Access; the datasheet also lists Oracle Micros, NCR Aloha, Dinerware, Maitre’D, Squirrel Systems, POSitouch, and XPI. Payment integrations include FreedomPay, Global Payments, and Stripe. QikServe says QikConnect offers integration options for loyalty, delivery management, and kitchen management systems. The service is paid, with pricing on request. QikServe was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Shift4 Payments
Shift4 Payments has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.