The best alternatives to KORONA POS

Thinking of leaving KORONA POS, or choosing between it and something else? Start with what KORONA POS is, then the 16 other POS systems worth a look.

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At a glance

What KORONA POS is, and who it suits.

What it is: Cloud POS and inventory system for retail and quick-service, with per-terminal pricing and deep stock tools.
Best for: Retail-leaning and quick-service operators that need strong inventory control.
Pricing: Plans from roughly $59 per terminal/month, with a restaurant (Food) add-on around $10/month per terminal; confirm current pricing with vendor.Indicative and changes often. Confirm current pricing with the vendor.

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The field

16 POS systems to weigh against KORONA POS.

Other POS systems to weigh against KORONA POS, and what each is built for
Tool	Built for
Toast	All-in-one restaurant point-of-sale, online ordering, payroll, and analytics platform built for restaurants of all sizes.
Square for Restaurants	Block's restaurant POS with table management, online ordering, KDS, and integrated payments for QSR and full-service.
Lightspeed Restaurant	Cloud POS with inventory, multi-location management, and advanced reporting for restaurants and bars.
TouchBistro	iPad-based POS and management platform for full-service restaurants, including reservations, loyalty, and marketing.
Clover	Independent quick- or full-service operators wanting one integrated POS, payments, and loyalty system with room to add apps.
SpotOn	Independent full- or quick-service operators who want connected POS plus AI-assisted profitability and menu tools.
Revel Systems	Growing independents and small chains that want an iPad POS with strong inventory and multi-location analytics.
NCR Aloha	Established full-service or multi-unit restaurants wanting a proven POS with deep kitchen and payments integration.
Oracle MICROS Simphony	Multi-location restaurants, franchises, and hotels needing enterprise-grade POS with deep analytics and integrations.
Shift4	Independent full-service or quick-service restaurants wanting POS, payments, and front-of-house tools bundled from one provider.
Epos Now	Owner-operated restaurants or hybrid retail-hospitality venues that want an adaptable POS with many integrations.
Lavu	Single or multi-unit restaurants wanting an iPad POS plus AI-driven operational insights.
Heartland Restaurant	Multi-station or multi-location restaurants that want POS bundled with Heartland payment processing.
talech	Small cafes, bars, and quick-service or full-service restaurants wanting a straightforward cloud POS with analytics.
GoTab	High-volume, self-serve venues like breweries, food halls, and entertainment spaces.
Arryved	Breweries and taprooms that need beverage-native POS and production reporting.

Before you switch

There is rarely one winner: the right pick depends on your format, your budget, and how much lock-in you can live with. Before you leave KORONA POS, price the whole move: getting your data out, any payment-processing contract, hardware, and the other tools it connects to. If KORONA POS does its main job well, fixing one weak spot may beat switching. Describe that specific need in the builder and check the connections before going live.

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