SpotOn KDS
SpotOn KDS: A focused KDS add-on for SpotOn restaurants that need station routing and order control. Ranked #10 of 49 in Kitchen Display System Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for spotOn customers needing affordable station KDS.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSpotOn customers needing affordable station KDS
- Free planNo
- Paid from$20/device/mo
- Station routingYes
- Founded2017 · San Francisco, California, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Routes orders by station, order type, or item category
- Tracks timers, item completion, voids, and new items in real time
- Includes search, history, reopening, all-day views, and offline in-house orders
Where it doesn't
- Designed primarily for restaurants using SpotOn POS
- Charges $20 per station per month, with costs scaling by station
- The listed platform is web-based rather than a broader platform mix
Our verdict on SpotOn KDS
SpotOn KDS is a kitchen display system for restaurants using SpotOn POS. It puts ticket details, timers, table information, order changes, and item completion status in front of kitchen staff. Station-based routing can organize tickets by order type or item category, making the product a practical fit for restaurants that need clearer handoffs between kitchen stations. Its positioning covers small operations through multi-unit and enterprise restaurants, while the strongest fit is for businesses already working within the SpotOn ecosystem.
The single SpotOn KDS plan costs $20 per station per month, billed monthly. The plan includes real-time updates, an all-day view, order history, order search, and offline mode. The per-station structure is straightforward for a kitchen with a defined number of screens, but the monthly cost increases as more stations are added. There is no free plan, so the product is intended for restaurants ready to budget for a paid KDS add-on rather than evaluate a free tier.
Operationally, SpotOn KDS focuses on the features kitchen teams use to manage ticket flow: ticket timers, order details in ticket headers, item-level completion checkoffs, real-time display of voided and new items, ticket search, completed-order reopening, and order history by date. It connects with SpotOn Restaurant POS, SpotOn Order, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Deliverect, and Fresh KDS. Choose it if your restaurant uses SpotOn and needs station routing, order visibility, and offline handling for in-house orders. Restaurants seeking a platform outside the SpotOn environment or a broader platform mix should consider alternatives.
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SpotOn KDS fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $20/device/mo |
| Station routing | Yes |
| Order status tracking | Yes |
| Expo screen | Not verified |
| Display platforms | Dedicated |
| Offline mode | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Maximum stations | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: SpotOn Restaurant POS, SpotOn Order, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Deliverect, Fresh KDS See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | spoton.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
SpotOn KDS integrations
SpotOn KDS lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- SpotOn Restaurant POS
- SpotOn Order
- DoorDash
- Uber Eats
- Deliverect
- Fresh KDS
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Alternatives to SpotOn KDS
- Epson TrueOrder KDSA focused on-premise KDS for Epson-centered routing, expo, printing, and analytics.9.3
- Oracle MICROS Simphony KDSA specialized KDS for coordinating complex restaurant production workflows.9.1
- Clover Kitchen Display SystemA Clover-focused KDS for routing kitchen orders and tracking fulfillment on dedicated displays.8.9
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