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Aloha POS vs Foodics

Aloha POS logo

Aloha POS

Restaurants

Industry-leading restaurant POS solution

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Foodics logo

Foodics

Restaurants

Cloud restaurant point of sale, payments and lending built for the Middle East and North Africa

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; Foodics it is sold only in its supported Middle East and North Africa markets, so a group expanding into Europe or North America has to run a second point of sale platform there.
  • They diverge on capability: Aloha POS covers Table management, Foodics covers Arabic and English interfaces.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Aloha POS and Foodics differ
AttributeAloha POSFoodics
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 Foodics

  • Arabic and English interfaces
  • ZATCA electronic invoicing
  • Integrated payments
  • Inventory and cost control
  • Regional delivery integration
  • Merchant lending

What people use each for

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

Aloha POS

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

Foodics

  • A Saudi restaurant group that must satisfy ZATCA electronic invoicing without building it itselfnot Aloha POS
  • A cafe chain in the Gulf needing Arabic interfaces for staff and Arabic receipts for customersnot Aloha POS
  • An operator wanting local delivery platforms integrated rather than worked on separate tabletsnot Aloha POS
  • A growing regional chain that wants POS, payments and working capital from one providernot 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

Foodics

  • It is sold only in its supported Middle East and North Africa markets, so a group expanding into Europe or North America has to run a second point of sale platform there.
  • Revenue comes from payment processing rather than software, so a low subscription usually accompanies a processing rate that costs far more over a year than the licence does.
  • Merchant lending is underwritten against the card volume flowing through the platform, which makes switching vendors mid facility commercially awkward.
  • Feature depth is strongest in quick service and cafe formats; fine dining coursing, complex table management and hotel outlet workflows are thinner.
  • Support quality and reseller capability vary noticeably by country, so an implementation in a smaller market is not the same experience as one in Riyadh.

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

Foodics

On request
  • Foodics$undefined/year
    • Subscription quoted per branch with tiers by feature set
    • Terminals and payment hardware quoted with the agreement
    • Card processing rates negotiated separately and are the main vendor revenue

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 Foodics if

  • You need arabic and english interfaces.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want zatca electronic invoicing.
Foodics review

Questions people ask

Is Aloha POS or Foodics better?
Neither clearly leads. Aloha POS starts at $150/month and Foodics at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aloha POS or Foodics?
Aloha POS starts at $150/month and Foodics at On request.
Does Aloha POS or Foodics run on more platforms?
Aloha POS runs on Windows, Android. Foodics 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 Foodics is typically brought in for.
What can Aloha POS do that Foodics cannot?
Aloha POS covers Table management, Order management, Labor scheduling, Inventory control. Foodics covers Arabic and English interfaces, ZATCA electronic invoicing, Integrated payments, Inventory and cost control.

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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Foodics: Does it handle Saudi electronic invoicing?

Yes. ZATCA electronic invoicing requirements are supported in the platform, which is a principal reason Saudi operators choose it.

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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Foodics: Can I use my own payment provider?

It is possible in some markets, but the commercial model is built around Foodics payments and the subscription pricing reflects that.

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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Foodics: Is it available outside the Middle East?

No. It is sold in Gulf markets and Egypt, and there is no general availability in Europe or North America.

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.

Source
Foodics: Does it work in Arabic throughout?

Yes, including right to left interfaces, Arabic receipts and Arabic reporting rather than a partial translation.

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