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Head-to-head · Restaurant POS Software

Lightspeed Restaurant vs NCR Aloha

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Lightspeed Restaurant #2 in Restaurant POS Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Lightspeed
NCR Aloha #5 in Restaurant POS Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit NCR Aloha

Lightspeed Restaurant leads on 0 checks, NCR Aloha on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLightspeed Restaurant · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresNCR Aloha · 4 of 4

Lightspeed Restaurant scores higher on our rubric for restaurant pos software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Lightspeed Restaurant is the better fit for growing restaurants needing mature operations. NCR Aloha is the better fit for large restaurant operations needing proven workflows.

  • Lightspeed Restaurant fits best

    Growing restaurants needing mature operations

  • NCR Aloha fits best

    Large restaurant operations needing proven workflows

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Side by side

Feature Lightspeed Restaurant 9.3/10 Visit ↗ NCR Aloha 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #2 in Restaurant POS Software #5 in Restaurant POS Software
Best for Growing restaurants needing mature operations Large restaurant operations needing proven workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $69/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS Windows, iOS, Android
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lightspeed Restaurant 1/4 · NCR Aloha 4/4
Offline mode Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Table management ✓ ✓
Kitchen display Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Employee permissions Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Hardware platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Order channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines POS, floor plans, ordering, payments, and inventory management.
  • Supports offline operation, cloud synchronization, and multi-location reporting.
  • Includes reservations, kitchen display support, and API access for integrations.
  • Supports in-store, mobile, tableside and online ordering
  • Handles tables, tabs, checks, payments and kitchen production
  • Centralizes menus, permissions and reporting across locations
Cons
  • There is no free plan.
  • Starter does not list advanced inventory management.
  • Enterprise centers on personalized packages and dedicated support services.
  • Pricing requires a conversation with sales
  • Aloha POS and Aloha Cloud have different platform requirements
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller operations
Our verdict

Lightspeed Restaurant is a cloud-based point-of-sale and restaurant management platform for cafés, bars, full-service restaurants, hotels, and multi-location hospitality businesses. Its scope covers customizable menus with modifiers,…

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NCR Aloha is a restaurant point-of-sale and commerce solution for quick-service and full-service restaurants. It brings together in-store, mobile and tableside ordering with payment processing, table and check management, kitchen display…

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  1. Lightspeed RestaurantRestaurant POS Software 9.3Paid
  2. NCR AlohaRestaurant POS Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lightspeed Restaurant — where it wins

    • Combines POS, floor plans, ordering, payments, and inventory management.
    • Supports offline operation, cloud synchronization, and multi-location reporting.
    • Includes reservations, kitchen display support, and API access for integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • Starter does not list advanced inventory management.
    • Enterprise centers on personalized packages and dedicated support services.

  • NCR Aloha — where it wins

    • Supports in-store, mobile, tableside and online ordering
    • Handles tables, tabs, checks, payments and kitchen production
    • Centralizes menus, permissions and reporting across locations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a conversation with sales
    • Aloha POS and Aloha Cloud have different platform requirements
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller operations
  • Lightspeed Restaurant9.3/10 · Paid

    A broad restaurant POS for growing operators managing ordering, inventory, and locations.

    Visit LightspeedFull verdict →
  • NCR Aloha8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad restaurant POS suite for large operations managing multiple ordering channels and locations.

    Visit NCR AlohaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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