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Best Kitchen Display System Software in 2026
Kitchen display systems help teams handle incoming orders across kitchen stations and screens. Compared on deployment, display platforms, station routing, maximum stations, and order status tracking, these entries offer practical points of comparison for different kitchen setups. Check whether an expo screen and offline mode are included, and weigh free-plan availability against the paid starting price. Baresto Manager, NodeDR OrderRestro, and Odoo Restaurant are among the names to consider alongside Ordering.Tools and FloCafe KDS. Compare the listed capabilities with the order flow and station arrangement you need to support.
- 49 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Baresto Manager
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5Baresto Manager brings front-of-house, kitchen and reporting functions into a locally run restaurant system. Check its setup requirements for the venue’s operating system before planning a deployment.
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NodeDR OrderRestro
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3OrderRestro covers a wide range of restaurant operations and can keep local order-taking, billing, kitchen display, and printing working offline.
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Brisk Table Kitchen View
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebKitchen View offers order routing and item-status controls on standard connected devices. Its lack of offline mode and described integration with Brisk Table ordering systems are key considerations.
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FloCafe KDS
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1FloCafe KDS combines kitchen ticket views with a wider restaurant POS and operator-controlled deployment.
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HungerRush
by HungerRushFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1HungerRush brings restaurant ordering, POS, delivery, and guest-engagement functions together, with additional kitchen and phone-order tools.
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eat·orbit Kitchen Display System
Free plan AndroidWebeat·orbit combines kitchen order tracking with restaurant operations such as POS billing and QR ordering. The KDS is included in paid Growth and Pro plans, not the free Starter plan.
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NutrixPOS
Free plan Self-hostedWebWindowsNutrixPOS combines cashier and kitchen workflows with inventory controls and detailed reporting at no listed cost.
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Ordering.Tools
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebOrdering.Tools combines restaurant menus, order routing, payment options, and integrations across Android, iOS, and web. Compare the Free plan's order allowance with the commissions on paid plans.
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Slant KDS
Free plan AndroidAPIMac+2Slant KDS combines order status display, ticket details, and fulfillment tools for food businesses. Check the free plan’s order and invoice limits, or compare them with the annual paid plan.
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Toast
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+17.0 Visit site - 11
SaleFlex.KITCHEN
Free plan APISelf-hostedSaleFlex.KITCHEN outlines a restaurant-focused kitchen workflow, but its described queue, filters, and alerts remain planned features.
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TastyIgniter Kitchen Display
by TastyIgniter Kitchen DisplayFree plan ExtensionSelf-hostedWebThe extension provides configurable kitchen order tracking, with privacy controls and support for pickup and delivery. Plan for the Broadcast dependency if live order updates are needed.
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OpenKDS
Free plan APIWebOpenKDS describes core kitchen display functions for small restaurants and cafes. Its beta status, absent named POS integrations, and limited project support details warrant consideration.
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Poscraft KDS
Free plan WindowsPoscraft KDS covers order prioritization, preparation steps, station routing, and ready notifications.
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Tabres KDS
Free plan WebTabres KDS gives kitchen staff live order tickets with configurable routing and shared board views.
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ChefDesk
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3ChefDesk combines restaurant billing, inventory, kitchen operations and multi-outlet controls, with offline transaction storage and a 30-day trial.
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Odoo Restaurant
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 19
CurryIQ Kitchen Display
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebCurryIQ Kitchen Display gives restaurant teams a browser-based way to route and complete orders. Its offline behavior, station setup, and free trial are useful considerations before choosing a plan.
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KadaiOS
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1KadaiOS covers several business types with dedicated workflows and broad device support.
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Fresh KDS
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebFresh KDS combines ticket routing and kitchen workflow tools with customer handoff features. Its per-screen pricing and seven-day trial give kitchens a clear starting point for evaluating the service.
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Cibus KDS
Paid AndroidiPhoneWebCibus KDS supports station routing, ticket status updates and queue monitoring, with connections to other listed Cibus products.
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Epos Now
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1Choose Epos Now if your retail, hospitality or multisite business needs a POS system with inventory, staff, ordering and sales features across several sales channels.
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Epson TrueOrder KDS
Paid APILinuxWeb+1TrueOrder KDS combines local kitchen displays, flexible routing, label printing, analytics, and POS connectivity.
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Aloha Cloud
by Aloha CloudPaid AndroidWebChoose Aloha Cloud if your restaurant needs service-mode flexibility, multi-location menu controls, and built-in guest engagement.
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