Comparison

NCR Aloha vs SpotOn

On the evidence we track, SpotOn leads this comparison with a composite score of 59/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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NCR Aloha49
★SpotOn59
Score
vioscaleAI score
NCR Aloha49 / 100low · 8%
SpotOn59 / 100medium · 71%
Pricing
Free tier
NCR Aloha–
SpotOn✗
Model
NCR Aloha–
Price level
NCR Aloha–
SpotOnmid
Starting price
NCR Aloha–
SpotOn$25
Transparent
NCR Aloha–
SpotOn✓
Integrations
Count
NCR Aloha2
SpotOn12
Security
Disclosure policy
NCR Aloha–
SpotOn✓
Gdpr
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn–
Pci
NCR Aloha–
SpotOn✓
Soc2
NCR Aloha–
SpotOn✓
Reliability
Status page
NCR Aloha–
SpotOn✓
Content
Faq
NCR Aloha5 items
SpotOn7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for restaurant pos software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Venue type
NCR AlohaMulti-concept
SpotOnMulti-concept
Compliance
PCI DSS compliant
NCR Aloha-
SpotOn-
EMV chip / contactless payments
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn-
Reliability
Offline mode
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn✓
Front of house
Online ordering
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn✓
Reservations / waitlist
NCR Aloha-
SpotOn✓
Loyalty / gift cards
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn✓
Back of house
Kitchen display system (KDS)
NCR Aloha-
SpotOn✓
Inventory management
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn-
Integrations
Delivery integrations (DoorDash/Uber Eats/Grubhub)
NCR Aloha-
SpotOn✓
Hardware
Proprietary hardware ecosystem (terminals/KDS)
NCR Aloha-
SpotOn✓
Market
Multi-location support
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn✓
Target segment
NCR Aloha-
SpotOnSMB / independent
Payments
Payment processing
NCR AlohaBuilt-in / proprietary processor
SpotOnBuilt-in / proprietary processor
Pricing
Pricing model
NCR Aloha-
SpotOnPer terminal

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

NCR Aloha

A comprehensive platform that integrates ordering, payment processing, inventory management, and loyalty programs for both in-store and digital retail and restaurant operations, with flexible cloud and local deployment options.

Independently observed

SpotOn

Leader

A handheld POS terminal designed for small businesses that handles payment processing, provides sales reporting, supports offline operation, and includes 24/7 support. Optional loyalty features are available as an upgrade.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

NCR Aloha

Pricing not documented yet.

SpotOn

Leader
from $25/moHybrid

From $25/month + $240 hardware, or $90/month with integrated loyalty

  • Terminal$25/month + $240 hardware + 2.45% + $0.15 per card-present transaction (3.45% + $0.15 for keyed transactions)
    • All-in-one handheld POS
    • Integrated payments
    • Offline mode
    • Onboard receipts, tips & reporting
    • Virtual terminal & invoicing
    • +1 more
  • Terminal + Loyalty$90/month
    • All-in-one handheld POS
    • Integrated payments
    • Offline mode
    • Onboard receipts, tips & reporting
    • Virtual terminal & invoicing
    • +2 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn✓
On-premise
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn✗
Hybrid
NCR Aloha✓
SpotOn✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

NCR Aloha

2 total
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Wallet
Independently observed

SpotOn

Leader
13 total
  • ADP
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • DoorDash Drive
  • Google Ads
  • Google Business Profile
  • Gusto
  • Paychex
  • Paylocity
  • QuickBooks
  • QSR Online
  • RASI
  • RUN Powered by ADP
  • Popmenu
Independently observed
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