The global leader in enterprise restaurant POS compared with a flexible Dutch solution.
The world's largest restaurant POS system, with 30+ years of history
1992
Aloha founded (Texas)
100K+
Restaurant locations worldwide
195
Countries with adoption
NCR Voyix
Spun off Oct. 2023
Aloha Technologies was founded in 1992 and created the first Windows-based restaurant POS system. The first installation was at a Bennigan's in Plano, Texas. In 2003-2004, Aloha was acquired by Radiant Systems, which was in turn bought by NCR Corporation in 2011 for $1.2 billion.
In October 2023, NCR split into two publicly traded companies: NCR Voyix (NYSE: VYX, restaurant and retail technology) and NCR Atleos (ATM/banking). Aloha POS now sits under NCR Voyix, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with around 15,000 employees across 35 countries.
NCR was named the world's largest restaurant POS software vendor in 2022 (RBR Global POS Software Report). The Netherlands is the second-largest market for Aloha POS after the US, with around 459 customers. Notable customers worldwide include Buffalo Wild Wings, Raising Cane's and California Pizza Kitchen.
Enterprise POS giant vs a flexible SME solution
Hebtrek Connect includes the Naavi delivery app – something Aloha doesn't offer by default
A free app for all your drivers with an order overview and navigation
Track all your drivers in real time on the map from your back office
Automatic assignment of orders to available drivers
Delivery counts, average delivery times and performance overviews
Feature by feature: Hebtrek Connect vs NCR Aloha
| Feature | Hebtrek Connect | NCR Aloha |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Market | Netherlands | US (#1), Netherlands (#2), 100K+ locations worldwide |
| Dutch Language | Fully Dutch | Dutch supported |
| Availability in NL | Available immediately | Available via resellers (~459 customers in NL) |
| Thuisbezorgd.nl | Native integration | Via third parties (Deliverect/ItsaCheckmate) |
| iDEAL Payment | Supported | Depends on local reseller |
| Feature | Hebtrek Connect | NCR Aloha |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | €0 (pay-per-order) | Quote-based (~$175/mo per terminal for Cloud Pro) |
| Order Fees | €0.12 → €0.24 per order | No per-order fees |
| Hardware | Your own devices (BYOD) | Proprietary NCR terminals (~$1,000+ each) |
| Contract Length | No contract, cancel anytime | Typically a 3-5 year contract |
| Price Transparency | Published on website | Quote only |
| Feature | Hebtrek Connect | NCR Aloha |
|---|---|---|
| POS System | Cloud-based | Aloha Cloud (Android) + Essentials (Windows hybrid) |
| Table Management | Visual floor plan | Floor plan management |
| Kitchen Display (KDS) | Digital kitchen display included | KDS with future order scheduling |
| Online Ordering | Included | Built in + QR ordering + self-service kiosks |
| Multi-Location Management | Basic | Enterprise-level (proven with 1,000+ locations) |
| Reporting & Analytics | Dashboard included | Aloha Insight: extensive cloud analytics |
| Delivery Driver App | Naavi: GPS tracking, auto-assignment, statistics | Not included |
| Loyalty Programme | Not available | Built-in loyalty + email marketing |
| Feature | Hebtrek Connect | NCR Aloha |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Cloud-native | Hybrid cloud (on-premise + cloud backup) |
| Hardware Flexibility | Any device (Windows/Mac/Linux) | NCR proprietary terminals only |
| Integrations | Open API | 200+ integrations (OpenTable, Grubhub, DoorDash, etc.) |
| Offline Mode | Fully offline capable | Hybrid cloud: keeps working during internet outages |
| Support | Dutch team | 24/7 support (EN), European office available |
For a restaurant with 1 terminal and 1,000 orders/month
Excl. payment processing, quote-based
NCR Aloha does not publish public pricing – all figures are estimates based on industry sources. Actual costs vary per customer and are set via quote. Aloha is an enterprise system that excels at multi-location management and extensive analytics – features that can justify the higher cost for large chains. Payment processing fees apply with both systems (Hebtrek via its own card terminal, Aloha via NCR Payments).
As the world's largest restaurant POS, Aloha has clear strengths
More hospitality staff are trained on Aloha than on any other POS system. 30+ years of restaurant experience baked into the software.
Proven at chains with 1,000+ locations. Buffalo Wild Wings, Raising Cane's and California Pizza Kitchen rely on Aloha.
On-premise reliability with cloud accessibility. The system keeps working during internet outages thanks to local data storage.
An extensive cloud-based reporting platform with real-time sales, labour cost and revenue centre analysis.
A large integration ecosystem: OpenTable, Grubhub, DoorDash, Deliverect, StayNTouch (hotel PMS) and more.
24/7 live support included in the subscription. European office available for local support.
| System | Description | Price | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebtrek Connect | Dutch POS with delivery driver app and KDS | €0/mo + €0.12-0.24/order | SME restaurants |
| Untill | Dutch POS system for hospitality | From ~€55/mo | Restaurants & cafés |
| Lightspeed Restaurant | iPad POS with 300+ integrations | From €79/mo | Ambitious restaurants |
| MICROS (Oracle) | Enterprise POS for hotels and chains | On request | Hotels & large chains |
| Trivec | Scandinavian POS system | On request | Restaurants & bars |
| Square | Simple POS system with a free basic plan | Free + 1.75%/transaction | Startups |
"From enterprise POS to pay-per-order"
"We were locked into a 3-year contract with an enterprise POS. Monthly costs were high and we had to use expensive proprietary hardware. With Hebtrek Connect we only pay per order, we use our own laptops, and we have the Naavi app for our drivers. No contract, no surprises."
From enterprise POS to flexible pay-per-order in 4 steps
Sign up for free in 2 minutes – no credit card needed
Add your dishes and categories via the dashboard
Use your own laptop, PC or tablet – no proprietary terminals
Start processing orders and pay only per order
No proprietary hardware. No long-term contracts. No hidden fees. Hebtrek Connect: pay only per order.
Aloha sells you a cash register. Hebtrek gives you a cash register plus a place where guests actually order: hebtrek.nl, the Dutch ordering platform behind Hebtrek Connect.
There are no monthly fees and no setup costs. You only pay commission on the orders that actually come in: 8% when you deliver yourself and 28% when a Hebtrek courier rides the order. A quiet week simply costs less, because there is no subscription running in the background.
Orders from hebtrek.nl land in the same POS as your table orders, counter orders and delivery channels. One menu, one receipt printer, one revenue report. Nothing has to be maintained twice.