# NCR Aloha vs SpotOn

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** SpotOn

| Attribute | NCR Aloha | SpotOn |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 48.9 (8% (low)) | 59.3 (71% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A payment and operations system designed for retail and restaurant businesses, supporting both physical and digital transactions, local resilience when networks fail, and administration across multiple locations. It is indexed under Restaurant POS Software.","source":"https://www.ncrvoyix.com/restaurants/pos","question":"What is NCR Aloha?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to NCR Aloha. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.ncrvoyix.com/restaurants/pos","question":"What platforms does NCR Aloha support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. NCR Aloha can be deployed cloud / SaaS and on-premise, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.ncrvoyix.com/restaurants/pos","question":"Can NCR Aloha be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for NCR Aloha. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as NCR Aloha not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.ncrvoyix.com/ja/legal/privacy-policy","question":"What security certifications does NCR Aloha have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"NCR Aloha is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.ncrvoyix.com/restaurants/pos","question":"Where is NCR Aloha available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Restaurant POS Software.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"What is SpotOn?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SpotOn is a paid product; published pricing starts at $25 per month. It is sold across 2 plans (Terminal and Terminal + Loyalty). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"How much does SpotOn cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to SpotOn. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"What platforms does SpotOn support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SpotOn, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"Can SpotOn be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for SpotOn, including ADP, DoorDash Drive, Google Ads, Google Business Profile, Gusto, Paychex, Paylocity and QuickBooks, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/pricing/demo/","question":"What does SpotOn integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for SpotOn. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SpotOn not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://trust.spoton.com","question":"What security certifications does SpotOn have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"SpotOn is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"Where is SpotOn available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"inventory":true,"venue_type":"multi","offline_mode":true,"multi_location":true,"emv_contactless":true,"online_ordering":true,"loyalty_gift_cards":true,"payment_processing":"built_in"}` | `{"kds":true,"venue_type":"multi","offline_mode":true,"reservations":true,"pricing_model":"per_terminal","multi_location":true,"target_segment":"smb","online_ordering":true,"hardware_ecosystem":true,"loyalty_gift_cards":true,"payment_processing":"built_in","delivery_integrations":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 12 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Apple Pay"},{"name":"Google Wallet"}]` | `[{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"ADP Workforce Now"},{"name":"DoorDash Drive"},{"name":"Google Ads"},{"name":"Google Business Profile"},{"name":"Gusto"},{"name":"Paychex"},{"name":"Paylocity"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"QSR Online"},{"name":"RASI"},{"name":"RUN Powered by ADP"},{"name":"Popmenu"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Terminal","summary":"$25/month + $240 hardware + 2.45% + $0.15 per card-present transaction (3.45% + $0.15 for keyed transactions)","features":["All-in-one handheld POS","Integrated payments","Offline mode","Onboard receipts, tips & reporting","Virtual terminal & invoicing","24/7 support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":240,"currency":"USD"},{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","plus":{"amount":0.15,"currency":"USD"},"rate":2.45},{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","plus":{"amount":0.15,"currency":"USD"},"rate":3.45}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Terminal + Loyalty","summary":"$90/month","features":["All-in-one handheld POS","Integrated payments","Offline mode","Onboard receipts, tips & reporting","Virtual terminal & invoicing","24/7 support","Integrated loyalty"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":90,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $25/month + $240 hardware, or $90/month with integrated loyalty","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-08T17:36:10.055Z","startingPrice":{"amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | no |
| pricing.model | - | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | - | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Restaurant POS Software)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:16:10.394Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*