Toolbox · Kitchen display (KDS)
Kitchen display (KDS)
Fresh KDS
Tablet-based kitchen display; works with Square/Clover and more.
$15–39/screen/mo
What it costs
Subscription from about $16/mo per screen (existing estimate $15-$39/screen depending on tier). Runs on standard tablets (iOS 13+/Android 7+), so you can avoid proprietary hardware costs.
Best for
Independents and small shops that want an affordable, flexible kitchen display that works with their existing POS.
Pros
- Very low per-screen pricing
- Runs on off-the-shelf tablets, cutting hardware cost
- Works with Square, Clover and other POS systems
- Quick payback from fewer mistakes and faster tickets
Cons
- Fewer enterprise/multi-unit controls
- Lighter analytics than high-end KDS
- You supply and maintain the tablets
Integrations
Integrates with Square, Clover, and other POS platforms; hardware-agnostic on common tablets.
Alternatives
Toast KDS · QSR Automations ConnectSmart · Square KDS
Our take: The best-value KDS for an independent: cheap, flexible, and POS-agnostic. If you need deep multi-unit prep timing and analytics, look at ConnectSmart instead.
Pricing is the public list rate or a research estimate as of June 2026 — always confirm on a live quote. We take no commission from any vendor; this is for reference.