Tabres KDS
Tabres KDS: A free cloud KDS with routing, timers, multiple screens and Tabres integrations. Ranked #24 of 49 in Kitchen Display System Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small restaurants wanting a free cloud KDS.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall restaurants wanting a free cloud KDS
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Station routingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Unlimited displays, branches and employees on the free plan
- Station routing, timers, status progression and recall views
- Supports allergen notes, PIN sign-in and multiple kitchen screens
Where it doesn't
- Requires an internet connection to advance dishes
- Runs through a web browser rather than a native app
- Integrations are focused on the Tabres ecosystem
Our verdict on Tabres KDS
Tabres KDS is a browser-based kitchen display system for restaurants, cafés and other hospitality businesses. It turns a tablet or spare screen into a live order board with Board, Pass and Recall views. Orders move through queued, firing, ready and served states, while kitchen teams can use station routing, preparation timers, allergen notes and order details. PIN-based cook sign-in, station filtering, station load counts and multiple kitchen screens support day-to-day kitchen coordination. It is aimed at businesses that want a cloud KDS without a subscription cost.
The published Always free plan costs €0 per month and includes unlimited kitchen displays, unlimited branches and unlimited employees. It also includes the Kitchen Display System itself, with no subscription and no credit card required. The web deployment makes the system accessible through a browser, while the feature set covers both kitchen production and pass-style oversight. Its ecosystem fit is strongest for businesses already using Tabres POS, Tabres QR orders, Tabres table orders, Tabres takeaway orders or Tabres delivery orders. Those integrations connect the KDS to several Tabres ordering channels rather than presenting a broad third-party integration catalog.
Tabres KDS is a practical choice for small restaurants that want station-based order handling, multiple screens and kitchen status tracking at no monthly cost. The recall window helps bring back recently bumped tickets, and server-synchronized timers give staff a shared preparation reference. Connectivity is an important operating consideration: the KDS retains the last displayed orders during a connection loss, but staff cannot advance dishes until the connection returns. Businesses needing offline order progression, native applications or integrations beyond the Tabres ecosystem should choose a different KDS. Tabres KDS fits restaurants comfortable with a browser-based, cloud-connected workflow and Tabres ordering tools.
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Tabres KDS fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Station routing | Yes |
| Order status tracking | Yes |
| Expo screen | Yes |
| Display platforms | Web |
| Offline mode | No |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Maximum stations | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Tabres POS, Tabres QR orders, Tabres table orders, Tabres takeaway orders, Tabres delivery orders |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | tabres.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Tabres KDS integrations
Tabres KDS lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Tabres POS
- Tabres QR orders
- Tabres table orders
- Tabres takeaway orders
- Tabres delivery orders
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