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Head-to-head · Kitchen Display System Software

Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS vs Epos Now

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS #2 in Kitchen Display System Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Oracle
Epos Now #6 in Kitchen Display System Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Epos Now

Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS leads on 0 checks, Epos Now on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOracle MICROS Simphony KDS · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresOracle MICROS Simphony KDS · 3 of 4

Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS scores higher on our rubric for kitchen display system software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS is the better fit for enterprise Oracle MICROS environments. Epos Now is the better fit for restaurants needing KDS plus full POS operations.

  • Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS fits best

    Enterprise Oracle MICROS environments

  • Epos Now fits best

    Restaurants needing KDS plus full POS operations

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Side by side

Feature Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Epos Now 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #2 in Kitchen Display System Software #6 in Kitchen Display System Software
Best for Enterprise Oracle MICROS environments Restaurants needing KDS plus full POS operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $84/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, Linux Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS 3/4 · Epos Now 0/4
Station routing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Order status tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Expo screen ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Display platforms Dedicated Not checked yet
Deployment Hybrid Not checked yet
Maximum stations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Routes orders across prep, expo, and speed-of-service stations
  • Coordinates sequencing, production lanes, load balancing, and synchronized bumping
  • Supports remote viewing plus touchscreen and bump-bar workflows
  • Kitchen display system with kitchen order routing
  • Ingredient-level inventory tracking with low-stock warnings
  • Online ordering, reservations, tables, and multi-location reporting
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • Uses dedicated display platforms rather than general-purpose interfaces
  • The KDS controller runs on an on-premise service host
  • The $79 monthly plan is associated with US hardware bundles
  • Pricing varies by region and bundle
  • The broad feature set may exceed KDS-only needs
Our verdict

Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS is kitchen display software integrated with the Simphony cloud point-of-sale platform. It is designed for restaurants and food-service venues that need digital order coordination across preparation areas, expo…

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Epos Now is cloud-based point-of-sale and operations software for restaurants, cafes, takeaways, bars, hotels, and other hospitality businesses. It combines sales processing with menu management, ingredient-level inventory, table plans,…

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  1. Oracle MICROS Simphony KDSKitchen Display System Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Epos NowKitchen Display System Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS — where it wins

    • Routes orders across prep, expo, and speed-of-service stations
    • Coordinates sequencing, production lanes, load balancing, and synchronized bumping
    • Supports remote viewing plus touchscreen and bump-bar workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales
    • Uses dedicated display platforms rather than general-purpose interfaces
    • The KDS controller runs on an on-premise service host

  • Epos Now — where it wins

    • Kitchen display system with kitchen order routing
    • Ingredient-level inventory tracking with low-stock warnings
    • Online ordering, reservations, tables, and multi-location reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • The $79 monthly plan is associated with US hardware bundles
    • Pricing varies by region and bundle
    • The broad feature set may exceed KDS-only needs
  • Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A specialized KDS for coordinating complex restaurant production workflows.

    Visit OracleFull verdict →
  • Epos Now8.6/10 · Paid

    A broad restaurant POS suite with kitchen routing, ordering, inventory, and table tools.

    Visit Epos NowFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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