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Aloha POS vs Deliverect

Aloha POS logo

Aloha POS

Restaurants

Industry-leading restaurant POS solution

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Deliverect logo

Deliverect

Restaurants

Middleware connecting delivery marketplaces to restaurant point of sale systems across Europe and beyond

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aloha POS high upfront hardware costs ($1,000+ per terminal) make it expensive to deploy across multiple locations; Deliverect plans bundle an order allowance per location and charge overage, so the months when delivery performs best are the months the software bill jumps.
  • They diverge on capability: Aloha POS covers Table management, Deliverect covers Marketplace order injection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aloha POS and Deliverect actually diverge.

Attributes where Aloha POS and Deliverect differ
AttributeAloha POSDeliverect
Starting price$150/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWindows, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded1988Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Restaurants).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Aloha POS

  • Table management
  • Order management
  • Labor scheduling
  • Inventory control
  • Enterprise reporting
  • Loyalty programs
  • NCR Back Office
  • Third-party delivery

Only in Deliverect

  • Marketplace order injection
  • Central menu management
  • Availability sync
  • Deliverect Direct
  • Reporting
  • Kitchen display and printing

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Aloha POS

  • Point of Salenot Deliverect
  • Order Managementnot Deliverect
  • Inventory Controlnot Deliverect
  • Staff Schedulingnot Deliverect

Deliverect

  • A chain operating across several European countries where a different marketplace dominates in eachnot Aloha POS
  • A franchise group that needs one menu change to reach every delivery app in every territorynot Aloha POS
  • An operator whose staff currently re key delivery orders into the till and mis key them at peaknot Aloha POS
  • A brand adding first party ordering that wants marketplace and direct orders in the same reportingnot Aloha POS

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aloha POS

  • High upfront hardware costs ($1,000+ per terminal) make it expensive to deploy across multiple locations
  • User interface is dated with functionality from 2005-era design, requiring training for staff familiar with modern applications
  • Network connectivity issues cause terminals to lose access to central database when Wi-Fi drops, leading to transaction failures
  • Requires proprietary terminals unlike competitors that run on standard iPads or Android tablets
  • Complex customization requires expensive professional services and cannot be configured by restaurant staff

Deliverect

  • Plans bundle an order allowance per location and charge overage, so the months when delivery performs best are the months the software bill jumps.
  • It is a single point of failure between the marketplaces and the kitchen; when the middleware has an incident, orders keep being accepted by the apps but stop reaching the till.
  • Integration depth varies by POS, and on some systems orders land as a single consolidated line rather than itemised, which quietly destroys product mix and recipe level cost reporting.
  • Each connected channel per location is counted separately, so a site listed on four marketplaces costs materially more than one listed on two, irrespective of whether the extra channels are profitable.
  • Support response is tiered by plan and smaller customers on lower tiers wait longest on order routing faults, which are time critical by definition.

Pricing, plan by plan

Aloha POS

$150/month
  • Essentials$150/month
    • POS
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$250/month
    • Advanced features
    • Labor management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full suite

Deliverect

On request
  • Deliverect$undefined/year
    • Priced per location per month with an included order allowance
    • Orders above the allowance charged individually
    • Channel connections and POS integration counted per location

Which should you pick?

Choose Aloha POS if

  • You need table management.
  • You work on Windows, Android.
  • You also want order management.
Aloha POS review

Choose Deliverect if

  • You need marketplace order injection.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want central menu management.
Deliverect review

Questions people ask

Is Aloha POS or Deliverect better?
Neither clearly leads. Aloha POS starts at $150/month and Deliverect at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aloha POS or Deliverect?
Aloha POS starts at $150/month and Deliverect at On request.
Does Aloha POS or Deliverect run on more platforms?
Aloha POS runs on Windows, Android. Deliverect runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Aloha POS best used for?
Aloha POS is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling. Of those, point of sale and order management are not what Deliverect is typically brought in for.
What can Aloha POS do that Deliverect cannot?
Aloha POS covers Table management, Order management, Labor scheduling, Inventory control. Deliverect covers Marketplace order injection, Central menu management, Availability sync, Deliverect Direct.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aloha POS: What are the hardware options for Aloha POS?

Aloha offers two main products: Aloha Essentials POS which runs on Windows servers at your location, and Aloha Cloud POS which operates on Android-based mobile terminals connected to cloud systems. Hardware costs approximately $1,000 per terminal or available through subscription.

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Deliverect: Does Deliverect lower the commission I pay to delivery apps?

No. Marketplace commission is unchanged. It removes tablet handling, re keying errors and menu drift.

Aloha POS: What features does Aloha include for restaurant operations?

Aloha includes kitchen automation, table management, staff rosters, payment processing, inventory tracking, reporting, customer loyalty programs, and employee time tracking.

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Deliverect: Will it work with my point of sale?

It integrates with most major cloud and enterprise POS systems, but confirm whether your system receives itemised orders or one consolidated line before signing.

Aloha POS: Is Aloha POS available as a subscription?

Yes. NCR Aloha offers an all-in-one monthly subscription model that includes software, hardware, payment processing, and 24/7 customer support. Upfront implementation costs vary based on specific needs.

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Deliverect: Can it run my own ordering site too?

Yes, through Deliverect Direct, which puts first party orders through the same pipeline as marketplace orders.

Aloha POS: What are the network requirements for Aloha POS?

Aloha Essentials requires a stable network connection between terminals and the Windows server. Network disruptions cause terminals to lose access to the central database, resulting in transaction failures and payment errors.

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Deliverect: Is it available in the United States?

Yes, though its channel coverage advantage is strongest in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Australia.

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