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Aloha Cloud

Overview

What is Aloha Cloud?

Aloha POS is a point-of-sale software solution with features such as highest market share in the industry and streamline food preparation and delivery.

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Recent Reviews

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NCR Aloha Cloud has proved to be an invaluable tool in various restaurants and event centers, serving as a crucial part of the sales …
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Aloha POS Review

8 out of 10
January 31, 2018
Incentivized
We use it across the organization. It's our time clock for all departments, as well as our POS for servers and bartenders in our …
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Pricing

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Starter

$0

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.ncr.com/restaurants/aloha…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is Aloha Cloud?

Aloha is a POS and restaurant management platform provider. Aloha’s core capabilities include fixed and handheld POS, online ordering, loyalty, email marketing, reporting, and payment processing. With Aloha Essentials or Aloha Cloud, brands can choose between on-premise or cloud-based POS without sacrificing quality, functionality or 24/7 access to support.

Aloha POS features are designed hand-in-hand with customers, industry veterans and usability experts to ensure that Aloha users can learn the system quicker, do their jobs faster and make fewer mistakes.

Aloha Cloud Features

  • Supported: Cloud-based Point of Sale
  • Supported: Payment Processing
  • Supported: Restaurant Grade Hardware
  • Supported: Email Marketing & Loyalty
  • Supported: Included Setup and Support Fees
  • Supported: 24/7 Customer Care Service

Aloha Cloud Screenshots

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Aloha Cloud Integrations

Aloha Cloud Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux
Mobile ApplicationAndroid, Windows Phone
Supported CountriesGlobal
Supported LanguagesEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

Aloha POS is a point-of-sale software solution with features such as highest market share in the industry and streamline food preparation and delivery.

Aloha Cloud starts at $0.

Toast Point of Sale, Square POS, and Clover are common alternatives for Aloha Cloud.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.5.

The most common users of Aloha Cloud are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

NCR Aloha Cloud has proved to be an invaluable tool in various restaurants and event centers, serving as a crucial part of the sales process. Users have reported that the software enables seamless communication between front and back of house staff, facilitating real-time execution of restaurant service. Front of house staff can easily send detailed orders to the kitchen, including specific timings and coursings, while the back of house receives orders through a system of printers, ensuring items are directed to the appropriate station for preparation. With its user-friendly interface, NCR Aloha Cloud has streamlined the checkout process with separate tabs for efficient organization and quick access to items. Additionally, users have found the lookup feature for items without buttons to be particularly helpful, as it ensures all products are easily accessible for ringing up. This software also extends beyond just point of sale functionality; it is used across organizations for time management purposes, inventory management, scheduling, tip declarations, and more.

In addition to its success in traditional restaurants, NCR Aloha Cloud has proven its versatility in other settings as well. For instance, it serves as the point of sale system for food and drink operations at a casino, covering both front and back of house as well as office sides. It is also utilized in full-service restaurants where it manages point-of-sale transactions and time management for efficient operations. Furthermore, this software acts as a point-of-sale system for entertainment and dining options, with registers seamlessly synced to each other. While some users have opted to switch to other systems for specific locations or purposes, overall feedback highlights NCR Aloha Cloud's simplicity and ease of use even for new users.

User-Friendly Interface: Many users have praised NCR Aloha Cloud for its extremely user-friendly interface, which has greatly facilitated fast and accurate transactions. The layout and simplicity of the program make it easy for all users to learn, streamlining the training process.

Versatility in Handling Transactions: Reviewers have highlighted the versatility of NCR Aloha Cloud in handling large transactions and offering a wide range of payment options. Some users appreciate the ability to charge payments to house accounts, while others value the flexibility of accepting check, cash, or card payments. This versatility makes it easier for businesses to accommodate various customer preferences.

Efficient Check Splitting: A common positive sentiment among reviewers is the ease with which NCR Aloha Cloud allows for splitting checks. Users commend the seat number system that optimizes table delivery and facilitates organizing potential split checks. By automatically breaking down items and total checks by seat, this feature minimizes interruption and slows down service lessens interruptions during busy periods.

Customization Limitations: Some reviewers have expressed dissatisfaction with the limited customization options in NCR Aloha Cloud, particularly when it comes to receipt settings and POS screen personalization. These users feel that more flexibility in customizing messages on receipts and individual server's POS screens would greatly improve communication and speed of service.

Software Functionality Issues: Several reviewers have encountered software functionality issues with NCR Aloha Cloud. They have reported difficulties with end-of-day functions, especially in 24-hour establishments where open items auto-close, potentially causing problems. Additionally, some users have mentioned that certain features like the auto spooldown feature do not work as expected and need to be addressed by the development team.

Limited Tech Support: A common concern among reviewers is the availability and response time of tech support for NCR Aloha Cloud. Users have expressed frustration with needing assistance from tech support to perform tasks such as adding or deleting tabs due to the constant growth and updates of the program. They also mention that getting timely help from tech support can be challenging, which hampers their ability to resolve issues promptly.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Aloha POS is being used as a point of sale system for our entertainment and dining options. It is wonderful having every register synced to one another. The user interface is extremely easy to navigate and update. There are so many creative ways to organize items throughout separate tabs to make the checkout process quick and efficient.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Aloha POS was used until recently (when we switched to Toast) for our six tasting room locations, some with kitchens, some without. It did the job for having all our products available to ring up and I like that there was a look up feature for items without buttons.
Daniel Csolak | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Aloha POS is used for both front and back of house operations in my food & beverage establishments. The system is used for real-time facilitation and execution of restaurant service. Aloha is an intuitive and straightforward point of sale system, that allows for seamless and effective communication between the front of house staff and the back of house. The front of house sends back orders for the kitchen to prepare complete with timings, coursings and added details that vary from client to client. The back of house receives these orders via a system of printers, with items directed to the appropriate station for prep. The entire system itself takes elaborate planning, but the execution and the operation is seamless and incredibly effective.
January 31, 2018

Aloha POS Review

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use it across the organization. It's our time clock for all departments, as well as our POS for servers and bartenders in our restaurant. It addresses scheduling, tip declarations, time management and inventory. Its simplicity makes it user-friendly across the board, allowing new users to feel confident in it quickly.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is used throughout the company in a variety of restaurants and event centers. This has been used for completing transactions through payment, as well as reporting on the back end for sales and labor tracking. It was a crucial part of the sales process in every environment in which it was used.
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