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Aloha POS vs Rosy

Aloha POS logo

Aloha POS

Food & Restaurant

Industry-leading restaurant POS solution

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
R

Rosy

Beauty & Salon

Appointment scheduling for wellness professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review

The short version

  • Only Rosy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Aloha POS high upfront hardware costs ($1,000+ per terminal) make it expensive to deploy across multiple locations; Rosy rosy Salon Software prices at $29/month only with a RosyPay discount, meaning full-price customers pay more than the advertised headline rate; the vendor's own pricing page shows the undiscounted comparison price as an unrendered placeholder ($XYZ/month), so only the discounted figure is a reliable USD number.
  • They diverge on capability: Aloha POS covers Table management, Rosy covers Online booking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Aloha POS and Rosy differ
AttributeAloha POSRosy
Starting price$150/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryFood & RestaurantBeauty & Salon
Founded19882015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Rosy

  • Online booking
  • Client management
  • Text messages
  • Email reminders
  • Business insights
  • Staff profiles
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Aloha POS

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

Rosy

  • Client bookingnot 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

Rosy

  • Rosy Salon Software prices at $29/month only with a RosyPay discount, meaning full-price customers pay more than the advertised headline rate; the vendor's own pricing page shows the undiscounted comparison price as an unrendered placeholder ($XYZ/month), so only the discounted figure is a reliable USD number.

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

Rosy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Text reminders
  • Premium$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced insights
    • Marketing tools

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 Rosy if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client management.
Rosy review

Questions people ask

Is Aloha POS or Rosy better?
Neither clearly leads. Aloha POS starts at $150/month and Rosy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aloha POS or Rosy?
Rosy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $150/month for Aloha POS and Free for Rosy.
Does Aloha POS or Rosy run on more platforms?
Aloha POS runs on Windows, Android. Rosy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Rosy for free?
Yes. Rosy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Aloha POS starts at $150/month.
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 Rosy is typically brought in for.
What can Aloha POS do that Rosy cannot?
Aloha POS covers Table management, Order management, Labor scheduling, Inventory control. Rosy covers Online booking, Client management, Text messages, Email reminders. Both handle Web support.

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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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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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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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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