Head-to-head · Restaurant Management Software
Aloha Cloud vs Epos Now
Aloha Cloud leads on 0 checks, Epos Now on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAloha Cloud · 9.0/10
- Most featuresEpos Now · 5 of 5
Aloha Cloud scores higher on our rubric for restaurant management software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Aloha Cloud is the better fit for quick-service and table-service operators. Epos Now is the better fit for restaurants wanting broad platform flexibility.
- Aloha Cloud fits best
Quick-service and table-service operators
- Epos Now fits best
Restaurants wanting broad platform flexibility
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Side by side
| Feature | Aloha Cloud 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Epos Now 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Restaurant Management Software | #4 in Restaurant Management Software |
| Best for | Quick-service and table-service operators | Restaurants wanting broad platform flexibility |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $84/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs · 24/7 | Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Aloha Cloud 4/5 · Epos Now 5/5 | ||
| Online ordering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reservation booking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Menu management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Table management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Location limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Aloha Cloud is a cloud- and Android-based restaurant point-of-sale and management platform from NCR Voyix. It is designed for independent restaurants and emerging chains, supporting both quick-service and table-service operations. Core… Read the review → |
Epos Now is a cloud-based restaurant point-of-sale and operations platform for restaurants, cafes, takeaways, bars, hotels, and other hospitality businesses. It combines sales processing with menu and product management, ingredient-level… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Aloha Cloud — where it wins
- Supports both quick-service and table-service order entry
- Combines POS, menus, ordering, floor plans, staff, loyalty, and analytics
- Offline operating mode includes offline credit transactions
Where it doesn't
- Custom pricing requires a sales conversation
- Online ordering, labor, inventory, and kitchen tools cost extra
- More complex operations may require custom configurations
Epos Now — where it wins
- Ingredient-level inventory tracking with low-stock warnings
- POS, tables, kitchen display, ordering, and reservations in one platform
- Web, desktop, mobile, API, and third-party integration support
Where it doesn't
- The verified US plan costs $79 per month
- Pricing varies by region and hardware bundle
- Staff scheduling is supported through integrations
- Aloha Cloud9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad restaurant operations platform with custom pricing and add-on capabilities.
Visit Aloha CloudFull verdict → - Epos Now8.8/10 · Paid
A broad restaurant operations platform with POS, ordering, inventory, and multi-location tools.
Visit Epos NowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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