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- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Ncr
Reviewed on 2019/07/23
Pros
Ability to remote connect to multiple facilities
Cons
Couldnt get the network set up had to have help
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
A review of NCR from a long time user
Reviewed on 2023/05/05
NCR support is generally very good but the software has a huge learning curve. That said once you...
NCR support is generally very good but the software has a huge learning curve. That said once you learn it, it is unlikely to change.
Pros
Aloha POS is like one of those giant old swiss army knife. Sure you only need a knife but it also has this and that. For when you need them.
Cons
Given the size and base of Aloha its a slow to move monolith and thus feature implementation is limited and slow. For example customizing the button colors on the digital POS screen is only implemented in select cases.
- Industry: Hospitality
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
2 good years 2 trash
Reviewed on 2023/02/20
1st 2 years went off without a hitch.. 2nd 2 years started simply by losing one of my kitchen...
1st 2 years went off without a hitch.. 2nd 2 years started simply by losing one of my kitchen printers. Fast forward I have no kitchen printers basically 2 working terminals out of 3 everyday we are resetting redirecting somehow trying to keep this piece of **** working Now I have a contract saying in 5 years I get all new stuff I'm currently 3 months away ,can't actually get a call back nobody wants to talk to you .FYI I am running window 7 keep in mind I only bought this 4 years ago brand new.
Pros
Easy Of use. Back of the house Simple The program wants me to keep writing here evidently they are looking for more positive things to say about their company good computer trick
Cons
People behind it Help desk knows nothing my managers are telling them how to do things
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
iPad POS that includes marketing tools!
Reviewed on 2019/03/14
Pros
Having email templates included was huge for us. Customer data integrates with emails, allowing us to segment our customers and send personalized deals.
Cons
Email templates are not as attractive as something like MailChimp, so a working knowledge of html coding can help make them more appealing
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Stable System with Accessibility
Reviewed on 2019/04/22
Pros
We installed this in iPads in our store. System works fairly well. Can access real time from mobile to check in.
Cons
Sometimes the interfaces can get glitchy. Reboots required.
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
POS system
Reviewed on 2018/07/20
Pros
Nice graphs, tracking of sales, ease of use.
Cons
Constantly resetting, too many updates, customer service should be better.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
NCR Silver review
Reviewed on 2019/09/30
I do like some of NCR Silver's features, but it's a pricey software and some features are a bit of...
I do like some of NCR Silver's features, but it's a pricey software and some features are a bit of a hassle to figure out.
Pros
NCR Silver has a clean interface, and using it is quite intuitive. Its features save me time and effort and I didn't encounter many problems.
Cons
I've had issues with the printing of receipts. I wasn't able to print double receipts (one for me, one for the customer) or adjust fonts and font sizes on the receipts.
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Good Value
Reviewed on 2018/07/23
Pros
Ease of use, accuracy, better pricing than previous pos purchased.
Cons
Customer service sometimes but not always helpful.
- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
NCR Silver
Reviewed on 2018/08/21
Pros
Reporting of sales and labor hours and easily recorded
Cons
I would like to see additional reports available
- Industry: Hospitality
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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Using at 2 Locations - Not Impressed
Reviewed on 2018/06/06
Pros
-Works well on an Apple iPad
-Backed by a large company
-Reporting is streamlined and customizable
Cons
-We have had several issues with login and password resets for nor reason
-Customer service is non-existent
-We wont be using this for large volume units - only smaller volume
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Some very good pros, and some pretty frustrating cons
Reviewed on 2019/06/19
Overall I would still use this system even if we weren't required to by the franchise. Partly...
Overall I would still use this system even if we weren't required to by the franchise. Partly because I wouldn't want to have to deal with switching over to a new system, but also because every system has its own issues and I don't think there are any other solutions out there that are better than this, at least in the price range of a small business. I believe NCR is working to fix the issues, at least, and I like the feel of the system. I would appreciate a little more transparency about issues that could affect reporting of sales data or processing of credit card transactions.
Pros
The software is easy to use and relatively intuitive; new employees pick up the POS system quickly. The developers have been gradually adding desired functions that have been great improvements, and I imagine they will continue to do so. While some of the other stores in our franchise have complained about not being able to reach customer support in a timely manner, I myself have always been able to get through to them quickly and they are always helpful in working through issues.
Cons
When the software has an issue, it tends to not be a small one. Also, it seems like NCR will work on fixing the issue but not let everyone know that there WAS an issue, even when it may affect your reporting of sales. For example, there have been software glitches where the over/short number for the registers was not getting recorded by NCR. We only discovered this because another store in our franchise figured it out and reported it. I never saw any communication from NCR letting people know about it, the issue was just resolved quietly a while later. Plus, almost every time there is an update, there are usually major issues with functionality for about the next week that can affect the ability to process transactions. The software/hardware interface has some issues as well.
- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10
Still the same
Reviewed on 2021/12/15
I have used it quite a bit but not for years and I'm using again. The system has not changed much...
I have used it quite a bit but not for years and I'm using again. The system has not changed much at all.
Pros
I liked it a lot in the 80's but now, it's still the same. It's clean and front end easier to use as it always was.
Cons
The software is challenging to navigate and is not as easy to use as many of the other systems on the market today. They system is clunky and takes forever to program and input new information for use. Then, the refresh that has to be completed. Outdated program.
There are way too many people and systems involved in the customer service. i3, NCR, Aloha...it's a joke when you need something done and it takes forever to get resolution.
- Industry: Facilities Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The best if you want success
Reviewed on 2022/11/14
Just a great product that continues to solidify and evolve seemingly without changing a thing...if...
Just a great product that continues to solidify and evolve seemingly without changing a thing...if there ever was truly an old faithful in business software...this is and has always been it!
Pros
It's the complete package, nothing I can't do, I have always loved Aloha, if you don't have it because you can't afford it, I can understand that. If you don't have it and can afford it...you're just not very bright.
Cons
Price but whatever...it is 100% worth it, if it was mine I wouldn't sell it cheap either...support is what you pay for the product, as expensive as it is, is still worth waaaaaaaay more than what you pay for it in percentage of mistakes lost alone! Dial into your number and find the money for it!
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10
Problematic
Reviewed on 2019/06/17
Completely mixed bag, usually negative. I especially disliked the phone call I received from NCR...
Completely mixed bag, usually negative. I especially disliked the phone call I received from NCR EMV development lead when I complained about th EMV pad being defective junk last year. The call was very rude and unprofessional.
Pros
Cloud based POS with automated email receipts that also sends out automated coupons for marketing.
Remote inventory management for adding new SKUs and UPCs.
Cons
1) Not truely EMV compliant. Most annoying was the ancillary peripheral chip scanner looked cheap, was not always on, turned itself off every 30 mins. Fundamentally the EMV pad was defective and not fully functional or compatible with the NCR POS.. We removed it from the terminal and were forced to do swipe only.
2) NO CONTACTLESS PAYMENT FEATURES!
3) Updating VAR sheet for NCR terminal after worldpay vantiv merger was HELL. I imagine transfering to another processor would be the same terrible experience.
- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Buyer beware!!!
Reviewed on 2019/07/08
The only times we got any communication was before and up to the sale. After that we only got to...
The only times we got any communication was before and up to the sale. After that we only got to speak to someone when there was a problem. the programming of the menu items, modifiers, void/comp reasons etc. was clearly done by people that have never been in the restaurant business so every abbreviation and menu item had to be re-done by us which took up valuable time that we did not have. there is a log of all of the issues that were called in that has yet to be addressed by management. everyone seems to just want to pass it down the line and nobody has taken ownership of the problem and certainly nobody has offered a solution. Except for TOAST POS that we have replaced your system with. I will never do business with NCR again and will be completely honest with anyone whom asks my opinion or about my experience.
Pros
BOH reporting was about it. I wish there was more.
Cons
The connectivity was terrible. The hand held EMV chip processors tie up the terminal so no other servers can use it until the transaction has been completed. we had to buy additional iPads just to process payments using a SQUARE swipe attachment and set up separate account for payment so we could latr transfer the money into our actual account once the NCR payments had posted. The payment process is terribly time consuming and has caused a great deal of negative feedback on social media which has cost us in sales and also in repeat customers. Additionally, we had 3 of the portable units fail in the middle of service, on 3 separate occasions, causing payment log jams and upsetting even more guests ( the units had to be replaced and it took 3-4 days for them to arrive...) WORST system ever in my 39 years in the business!
- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
This has really changed the way I do business
Reviewed on 2019/06/18
I have been so impressed. I have a lot of friends with restaurants, and I'm constantly singing...
I have been so impressed. I have a lot of friends with restaurants, and I'm constantly singing NCR's praises. The fact that people use other ipad based registers makes no sense to me. This one literally pays for itself. in the amount I save by being able to use my own credit card processor.
Pros
I have really enjoyed not only seeing my daily sales broken down with time accounted for within the system, but also just having the sheer scope of information that this unit provides.
It's simple to use and implement, it's intuitive, and any time I have questions I simply open a chat browser from the back menu and I have been able to solve all of my problems within minutes.
Cons
I wish there was more I could do with employee tracking, but I think that's available in the next tier of monthly payments.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
NCR Silver Review
Reviewed on 2019/06/27
Pros
The system generally is up most of time.
Cons
It removed a lot of our stored hold tickets - thus, loosing info on contractors and the amount of purchases they had pending to pay
We had been in touch MULTIPLE times with NCR and level 1, 2 & 3 Guy named representative and many others
NO ONE EVER EVER GOT BACK TO US _ what the problem is/was / what info they recovered/ why that it lost our stored info etc. OR WAS THE ISSUE EVER RESOLVED ? This has been many, many months we have been trying to work thru this. It has cost us $ and customers. NCR Silver does not seem to care !! We have talked to many different support members and get the same general run around. Very Very discouraging, would not recommend product to any one.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Limitations in reporting and discounts
Reviewed on 2018/07/23
I have't experienced any "problems" with NCR Silver. I would however like to know more about what...
I have't experienced any "problems" with NCR Silver. I would however like to know more about what the program is capable of because I don't believe I am utilizing all of the options to the best of their ability.
Pros
I like that I can program in the specifics of the items that I sell. We carry several thousand sku's and I can program each barcode of each variation of each product. I also like that there are reports that are valuable to my business, such as sales reports and time clock reports.
Cons
There are limitations to the reporting that I need for my business. There is no way to show what quantity and dollar amount of inventory I have on hand during any given period.
With our industry, I need to know monthly inventory totals on hand, both quantity and dollar amount. In addition, there is no shrinkage tracking for damaged, shopworn, or missing items.
- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Aloha Review
Reviewed on 2022/10/13
Aloha has worked really well for our restaurants. It is a workhorse. Could be a little better...
Aloha has worked really well for our restaurants. It is a workhorse. Could be a little better with 3rd party integrations.
Pros
Works well in the restaurant and is easy to train staff on how to use
Cons
Menu management is a little cumbersome until you get used to it.
- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
NCR Silver review
Reviewed on 2019/06/18
This is our first POS and it has given us more access and flexibility.
This is our first POS and it has given us more access and flexibility.
Pros
Stable performance, easy to use interface, good quality stand, printers and drawers.
Cons
We should have access to the programming staff, either directly or via a liaison. There are many small changes that would greatly enhance our experience.
Reasons for Switching to Aloha Cloud
Seemed like a better product overall.- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Horrible System and even Worse Customer Service!
Reviewed on 2017/12/11
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I wish I could give them a "0," because this is the absolute worst company I have ever done business with... They do not return phone calls or emails, routinely overcharge my account, deduct money without warning for chargebacks that I have no knowledge of or have received no paperwork regarding. I never know who to call for what because the company is so large and they source everything to different departments. I cannot express enough how much displeasure, frustration, and anger doing business with this company has caused me. I have reached my limit and will be switching our POS system as well as processing away from Aloha and NCR. DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID.... AVOID THIS COMPANY!
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
NCR Silver Review
Reviewed on 2019/06/17
Pros
What I like most about this software is the fact that it met all our needs for our small business. We offer a large number of products and the software is able to accommodate the number of products and gives us the capability of customizing our sales with discounts and other promotions. Customer service is prompt and accurate.
Cons
Inputting the large number of items and all the variables can be time consuming.
- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Mad Mexican loves NCR
Reviewed on 2019/06/17
Easy to work with thru problems.
Easy to work with thru problems.
Pros
Easy to install, update and use. They answer all calls promptly and fix any issues that might occur quickly!’
Cons
No issues , we are pleased with the system and products.
Alternatives Considered
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Customer service- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10
System Hasn't Evolved In Several Years
Reviewed on 2018/07/19
Customer service has gotten worse over the last few years and most reps really don't have solutions...
Customer service has gotten worse over the last few years and most reps really don't have solutions to anything that isn't basic.
Pros
Very intuitive to use and everything is cloud based.
Cons
The overall system hasn't evolved in 2+ years since we started using it. It's not compatible with Shopify nor is it friendly to any outside developers. There is not a transfer function between stores and the overall reporting is just basic.
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Overall Satisfaction
Reviewed on 2020/11/12
Great and proactive experience.
Great and proactive experience.
Pros
As a franchise organization, I like the back of the house reporting and capabilities. Easy to use for the front of the house.
Cons
Programing new items into the software can be very time consuming.