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# Aloha Cloud vs Upserve Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Aloha Cloud** [

3.9/5(336)

](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews#reviews)

**Upserve** [

4.1/5(90)

](https://www.g2.com/products/upserve-2019-05-21/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Aloha Cloud**
No pricing available

**Upserve**
Free Trial

**Free** · Upserve GO

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Aloha Cloud**
3 months

Based on 19 responses

**Upserve**
1 monthFaster

Based on 39 responses

Return on Investment

**Aloha Cloud**
23 months

Based on 14 responses

**Upserve**
17 months6 months sooner

Based on 29 responses

Perceived Cost

**Aloha Cloud**
$$$$$

**Upserve**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Aloha Cloud**
6%

**Upserve**
12%6% more

Pros & Cons

**Aloha Cloud**
[
Ease of Use (26)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1653478&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
User Interface (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2290742&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Customization (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2290717&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1981634&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Upserve**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Aloha Cloud**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_48764ca6b70ab9229af763151dea1bae/ai-kitchen-display-system.png "Product Avatar Image")

AI Kitchen Display System

](https://www.g2.com/products/ai-kitchen-display-system/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2fbc3695cdaee20fc02fd4dc46028fed/paytronix-cxp.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Paytronix CXP

](https://www.g2.com/products/paytronix-cxp/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_50b93b0f332ffa4a17f0c4c1f6c6464b/quickbooks-online.png "Product Avatar Image")

QuickBooks Online

](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-online/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/integrations)

**Upserve**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_50b93b0f332ffa4a17f0c4c1f6c6464b/quickbooks-online.png "Product Avatar Image")

QuickBooks Online

](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-online/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/upserve-2019-05-21/integrations)

Screenshots

**Aloha Cloud**
 ![Aloha Cloud screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/29772/Aloha-Cloud-Bundle-Pic.jpg)

**Upserve**
 ![Upserve screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1895503/6aac31d49eb7960055ef249c_edit-Ipad-SplitChecks_POS_9.10.26-e-p-2000.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Aloha Cloud**

8.4

8.4254

**Upserve**

8.2

8.276

Ease of Use

**Aloha Cloud**

8.3

8.3254

**Upserve**

8.9

8.976

Ease of Setup

**Aloha Cloud**

7.3

7.3109

**Upserve**

8.5

8.554

Ease of Admin

**Aloha Cloud**

7.3

7.392

**Upserve**

8.5

8.554

Quality of Support

**Aloha Cloud**

7.6

7.6240

**Upserve**

7.6

7.675

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Aloha Cloud**

7.3

7.394

**Upserve**

8.1

8.154

Product Direction (% positive)

**Aloha Cloud**

6.8

6.8243

**Upserve**

6.9

6.976

Features

Restaurant POS[Hide 88 FeaturesShow 88 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

59

8.6

30

Administration

Menu Building

8.9(won by 0.5)

36

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

26

Inventory Management

8.5(won by 1.0)

32

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

19

Employee Scheduling

7.6

20

7.8(won by 0.2)

9

Accounting

8.8

28

9.2(won by 0.4)

19

Reporting & Analytics

8.6

47

9.6(won by 1.0)

27

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Loyalty Management

7.6

25

8.1(won by 0.5)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Retail Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Layaway Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delivery Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meal Service

Payment Gateway

8.9

40

9.0(won by 0.1)

27

Table Management

8.6

34

8.8(won by 0.2)

23

Check Adjustment

8.7

40

8.8(won by 0.1)

26

Kitchen Tickets

9.0(won by 0.1)

38

8.9

26

Takeout & Delivery

9.0(won by 0.7)

38

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

19

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gift Card Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Promotions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Returns Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commission Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recipe Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reservations Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tips Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bar Tab Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kitchen/Menu Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Partial Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Stock Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pricing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Price/Margin Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Split Checks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Pricing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Bars/Clubs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Clock In/Out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Catalog

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Loyalty Program

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Categories

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Restaurant POS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Point of Sale (POS)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

For iPad Devices

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Retail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ordering Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retail POS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Restaurants

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Entry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Ordering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Restaurant Management[Hide 65 FeaturesShow 65 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

16

9.2

18

Platform Basics

Reporting

8.8(tied score)

13

8.8(tied score)

11

Interoperability

8.5

11

9.0(won by 0.5)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Cost Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Back Office

Built-in Accounting

9.1

9

9.4(won by 0.3)

11

Employee Management

8.7

10

9.7(won by 1.0)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Real-Time Analytics

8.8

14

9.2(won by 0.4)

14

Stock Management

9.1(won by 1.1)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

9

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Front of Office

Point of Sale (POS)

9.4

14

9.6(won by 0.2)

17

Table Management

9.2

11

9.4(won by 0.2)

13

Kitchen Ticketing

9.3(won by 0.1)

14

9.2

16

Reservations

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gift Card Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Promotions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wait List Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reservations Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kitchen/Menu Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Dashboard

8.6

12

9.6(won by 1.0)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Restaurant Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Speech

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Entry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Loyalty Program

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Ordering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delivery Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retail POS[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

16

Not enough data

POS

Credit Card Payments

9.6(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Barcode Scanning

8.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Hardware Integration

9.3(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Price Adjustments

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Receipts

8.8(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing

Email Marketing

7.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Loyalty Programs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Inventory Management

7.9(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Employee Management

8.8(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Reporting

9.0(won by default)

12

Not enough data

E-commerce Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pricing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gift Card Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Promotions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retail Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commission Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Price/Margin Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Stock Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Returns Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retail Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Check Printing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Price Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Store Builder

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shopping Cart

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Label Printing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Point of Sale (POS)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Restaurant POS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

For iPad Devices

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Clock In/Out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Retail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ordering Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retail POS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Catalog

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Replenishment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Returns Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Touch Screen

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Restaurant Inventory Management[Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Finances

Food Costing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recipe Costing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management 

Waste Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recipe Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Ordering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Nutrition & Allergen Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Point of Sale (POS)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recipe Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kitchen/Menu Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

POS[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payments

Credit Card Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Partial Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Split Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Voided/Refunded Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Store Credit Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tip Adjustments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multidevice Payment Acceptance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Next Day Deposits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Employee Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commission Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tab Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log/Shift Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Staff Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Floor Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Management

Loyalty Membership

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Filing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Track Inventory

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Organization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multilocation Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Accounting Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

E-Commerce Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Stock Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Sales Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Guest Counts

Not enough data

Not enough data

End of Day Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Restaurant POS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Point of Sale (POS)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ordering Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retail POS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Aloha Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/45b6848cb3e51074133f320ac1c73cd1/aloha-cloud.svg "Aloha Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews)

Aloha Cloud

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

38.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

40.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

21.6%

[![Upserve](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/479f9454e41b36f6a8630f9bc5043082/upserve-2019-05-21.svg "Upserve")](https://www.g2.com/products/upserve-2019-05-21/reviews)

Upserve

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

77.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

17.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

5.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

38.3%

77.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

40.1%

17.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

21.6%

5.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Aloha Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/45b6848cb3e51074133f320ac1c73cd1/aloha-cloud.svg "Aloha Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews)
Aloha Cloud

Restaurants

30.6%

Food & Beverages

12.7%

Hospitality

8.0%

Retail

6.8%

Information Technology and Services

5.6%

Other

36.4%

[![Upserve](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/479f9454e41b36f6a8630f9bc5043082/upserve-2019-05-21.svg "Upserve")](https://www.g2.com/products/upserve-2019-05-21/reviews)
Upserve

Food & Beverages

37.5%

Restaurants

31.8%

Hospitality

12.5%

Retail

4.5%

Wine and Spirits

3.4%

Other

10.2%

FAQs

## Aloha Cloud vs Upserve FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Upserve vs Aloha Cloud?

Upserve stands out for its higher Ease of Use and Setup scores, while Aloha Cloud is noted for its intuitive interface and cloud-based reliability.

| [Upserve](https://www.g2.com/products/upserve-2019-05-21/reviews) | [Aloha Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (90 reviews) | 3.9/5 (336 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.5 | 7.3 |
| 7.6 | 7.6 |
| User-friendly interface and robust reporting | Intuitive, cloud-based POS with strong reliability |

### How do the pricing models of Upserve and Aloha Cloud compare?

Upserve is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Aloha Cloud.

- **Upserve:** Reviewers highlight competitive merchant processing rates and the ability to start with a basic plan and add features as needed, noting satisfaction with value for money.
- **Aloha Cloud:** In recent reviews, some reviewers mention high cost and complex pricing, with pricing sometimes feeling high for smaller businesses with simpler needs.

### What are the best alternatives to Upserve and Aloha Cloud?

The top 3 alternatives to Upserve and Aloha Cloud are Square Point of Sale, Toast, and TouchBistro.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Upserve](https://www.g2.com/products/upserve-2019-05-21/reviews) | 4.1/5 (90 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight competitive merchant processing rates and flexible feature add-ons | User-friendly interface and robust reporting |
| [Aloha Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews) | 3.9/5 (336 reviews) | Small-Business | Some reviewers mention high cost and complex pricing | Intuitive, cloud-based POS with strong reliability |
| [Square Point of Sale](https://www.g2.com/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1211 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and flexibility for small businesses |
| [Toast](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews) | 4.2/5 (371 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive restaurant-focused features |
| [TouchBistro](https://www.g2.com/products/touchbistro-restaurant-pos/reviews) | 4.1/5 (108 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Intuitive interface and strong reporting tools |

### Which Restaurant POS features should I prioritize when comparing Upserve and Aloha Cloud?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Reporting, Inventory Management, Integrations, and Back Office capabilities when comparing Upserve and Aloha Cloud.

- **Ease of Use:** Upserve scores 8.9; Aloha Cloud scores 8.3 and has 25 all-time mentions for ease of use.
- **Reporting:** Upserve is frequently praised for robust reporting; Aloha Cloud has 11 all-time mentions for reporting.
- **Inventory Management:** Upserve reviewers highlight inventory tracking and stock updates; Aloha Cloud reviewers mention real-time inventory and menu management.
- **Integrations:** Upserve reviewers note basic integration availability; Aloha Cloud reviewers mention integration with online ordering and delivery marketplaces.
- **Back Office:** Upserve is cited for strong back office functionality; Aloha Cloud reviewers highlight centralized management for menus and pricing.

### What are the pros and cons of Upserve vs Aloha Cloud?

Upserve's headline strength is its user-friendly interface and robust reporting, while Aloha Cloud is recognized for its intuitive, cloud-based POS and reliability.

- **Upserve strengths:** Reviewers highlight ease of use, intuitive design, robust reporting, and strong back office functionality.
- **Upserve trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention issues with customer support after the launch period and occasional technical difficulties.
- **Aloha Cloud strengths:** 25 all-time mentions for ease of use, 15 for user interface, 14 for intuitive design, and 12 for reliability; reviewers also praise real-time access and centralized operations.
- **Aloha Cloud trade-offs:** 10 all-time mentions for limited customization and slow performance, 9 for poor customer support, and 8 for a learning curve; reviewers also note dependency on stable internet connectivity.

### Is Upserve or Aloha Cloud better for small businesses?

Upserve is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its largest segment and positive small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Upserve:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers consistently citing ease of use, quick onboarding, and suitability for smaller operations.
- **Aloha Cloud:** Small-Business is also the largest segment, but reviewers mention that pricing can feel high for smaller businesses and note onboarding challenges.

### Which Restaurant POS platform has better integrations?

Upserve and Aloha Cloud are at parity for integrations, with reviewers mentioning basic integration capabilities for both products.

- **Upserve:** Recent reviews mention basic integration is available, with requests for more integrations.
- **Aloha Cloud:** Reviewers mention integration with online ordering and delivery marketplaces, but also note a desire for more third-party integrations.

### How do Upserve and Aloha Cloud compare on customer support?

Upserve and Aloha Cloud are rated equally on Quality of Support, both scoring 7.6, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction.

- **Upserve:** Reviewers describe customer service as responsive and helpful, with several citing 24/7 support as a key benefit, though some note support quality drops after onboarding.
- **Aloha Cloud:** Reviewers mention friendly support staff and helpfulness, but also cite slow response times and inconsistent support experiences, with 9 all-time mentions of poor customer support.

### Which is easier to implement, Upserve or Aloha Cloud?

Upserve is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 8.5 versus Aloha Cloud's 7.3, indicating a smoother implementation experience.

- **Upserve:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy setup, intuitive onboarding, and quick staff training, with several citing a short learning curve.
- **Aloha Cloud:** Reviewers note that setup is generally straightforward, but some mention onboarding challenges and a steeper learning curve for advanced features.

### Which product has better Back Office?

Upserve is favored for Back Office capabilities, with reviewers consistently citing strong back office functionality and ease of use.

- **Upserve:** Back office functionality is frequently praised in reviews, with reviewers highlighting ease of use, robust reporting, and centralized management.
- **Aloha Cloud:** Reviewers mention centralized management for menus and pricing, and real-time access, but also note limited customization and a desire for deeper reporting.

Alternatives

**Aloha Cloud Alternatives**

 ![Square Point of Sale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2c901b8fb8dbe0415be49cb1f6e20a46/square-point-of-sale.svg "Square Point of Sale")

[
Square Point of Sale
](/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews)

 ![Toast](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d30e14b19155fd76ac383dcfab4c11f3/toast.svg "Toast")

[
Toast
](/products/toast/reviews)

 ![Restroworks Restaurant POS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b327fdfee511571d053509224c420f16/restroworks-restaurant-pos.svg "Restroworks Restaurant POS")

[
Restroworks Restaurant POS
](/products/restroworks-restaurant-pos/reviews)

 ![TouchBistro Restaurant POS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1546886861/touchbistro-restaurant-pos.svg "TouchBistro Restaurant POS")

[
TouchBistro
](/products/touchbistro-restaurant-pos/reviews)

**Upserve Alternatives**

 ![Toast](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d30e14b19155fd76ac383dcfab4c11f3/toast.svg "Toast")

[
Toast
](/products/toast/reviews)

 ![TouchBistro Restaurant POS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1546886861/touchbistro-restaurant-pos.svg "TouchBistro Restaurant POS")

[
TouchBistro
](/products/touchbistro-restaurant-pos/reviews)

 ![Square Point of Sale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2c901b8fb8dbe0415be49cb1f6e20a46/square-point-of-sale.svg "Square Point of Sale")

[
Square Point of Sale
](/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews)

 ![Restroworks Restaurant POS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b327fdfee511571d053509224c420f16/restroworks-restaurant-pos.svg "Restroworks Restaurant POS")

[
Restroworks Restaurant POS
](/products/restroworks-restaurant-pos/reviews)

## Aloha Cloud vs Upserve

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Upserve easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Upserve overall.

- Reviewers felt that Aloha Cloud meets the needs of their business better than Upserve.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, Aloha Cloud and Upserve provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Upserve over Aloha Cloud.