Best OpenKDS Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 apps from kitchen display system software ranked against OpenKDS on the same published basis.
- 1OpenKDS vs Fresh KDS
- 2OpenKDS vs Logic Controls KitchenGO KDS Software
- 3OpenKDS vs xRESTAURANTx Kitchen Display System
- 4OpenKDS vs Nova KDS
- 5OpenKDS vs SterkChef
- 6OpenKDS vs Truffle KDS
- 7OpenKDS vs ChefDesk
- 8OpenKDS vs Ordering.Tools
- 9OpenKDS vs ZeusPOS KDS
- 10OpenKDS vs CurryIQ Kitchen Display
- 11OpenKDS vs Slant KDS
- 12OpenKDS vs Lightspeed Restaurant
- 13OpenKDS vs Epson TrueOrder KDS
- 14OpenKDS vs HungerRush
- 15OpenKDS vs Crunchtime Kitchen
- 16OpenKDS vs Mise Kitchen Display
- 17OpenKDS vs NodeDR OrderRestro
- 18OpenKDS vs Tabres KDS
- 19OpenKDS vs Baresto Manager
- 20OpenKDS vs FloCafe KDS
OpenKDS alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh KDS | 9.0 | No | $16/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 2 | Logic Controls KitchenGO KDS Software | 8.6 | No | — | Web, Windows, Android |
| 3 | xRESTAURANTx Kitchen Display System | 8.5 | No | — | Android |
| 4 | Nova KDS | 8.3 | No | — | iOS, Android |
| 5 | SterkChef | 8.3 | No | — | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 6 | Truffle KDS | 8.1 | No | — | Android |
| 7 | ChefDesk | 8.1 | No | — | Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 8 | Ordering.Tools | 8.0 | Free plan | €30/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 9 | ZeusPOS KDS | 7.9 | No | — | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 10 | CurryIQ Kitchen Display | 7.4 | No | — | Web, Android, iOS |
| 11 | Slant KDS | 7.4 | No | — | Web, Android |
| 12 | Lightspeed Restaurant | 7.4 | No | $69/mo | Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 13 | Epson TrueOrder KDS | 7.3 | No | — | API, Linux, Web, Windows |
| 14 | HungerRush | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| 15 | Crunchtime Kitchen | 7.1 | No | — | Web |
| 16 | Mise Kitchen Display | 7.1 | No | $29/mo | Web |
| 17 | NodeDR OrderRestro | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 18 | Tabres KDS | 7.0 | No | — | Web |
| 19 | Baresto Manager | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 20 | FloCafe KDS | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows |
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Questions about OpenKDS alternatives
What is the best alternative to OpenKDS?
Fresh KDS, number 1 in kitchen display system software with a score of 9.0 out of 10. The others here: Logic Controls KitchenGO KDS Software, xRESTAURANTx Kitchen Display System, Nova KDS and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to OpenKDS?
Ordering.Tools is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 5 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.