ChowHub runs on basically anything with a browser. No proprietary terminals, no $1,500 POS station mandates. Here's what we recommend and why.
$75–$150. Mount under the counter, plug in any HDMI touchscreen. The cheapest reliable POS device on the market.
$0 if you have a spare. Anything from the last 5 years works. Great for trucks where a laptop with a long battery is its own UPS.
$200–$500. The most counter-friendly form factor. Pair with a basic stand and a card reader.
WisePOS E from Stripe runs ~$349. BBPOS WisePad 3 (handheld) runs ~$59. Both pair to ChowHub over the network — tap, dip, swipe, all supported.
Square Reader from $49. Square Terminal (countertop with built-in printer) from $299. Pairs to ChowHub if you've configured Square as your processor.
A $200 Android tablet on a wall mount is the most common KDS setup. Cheap, replaceable, splash-proof if you spend $20 on a case.
Plug a Pi into any TV-grade HDMI screen for a larger KDS. Useful for high-volume lines where cooks are 6+ feet away.
That dusty Dell in the office? Plug it in to a spare computer, open a browser to the KDS URL, done.
ChowHub charges nothing per KDS or Bar screen. Add as many as you need.
Most standard ESC/POS network or USB printers work. Common picks: Epson TM-m30, Star TSP143. Cash drawers that trigger via the printer's RJ11 work the standard way.
If you'd rather skip paper kitchen tickets entirely (highly recommended), use the KDS instead — that's the whole point.