Epson TrueOrder KDS vs Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS
TrueOrder KDS is Epson's kitchen display software for restaurants. Oracle's kitchen display system for restaurants, sold as a purpose-built kitchen screen, the Oracle Express Station 400, that runs with the Oracle Simphony cloud POS. Both are listed under Kitchen Display System. The main differences are in audience, integrations and company background.
Key differences
audience
Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: Epson TrueOrder KDS: Restaurants that want a KDS without a subscription; Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS: Restaurants already on Oracle Simphony.
integrations
On integrations, Epson TrueOrder KDS names 10 integrations and Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS names 3 integrations. No partner appears in every list.
company background
Epson TrueOrder KDS names Seiko Epson Corporation as its parent company and Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS names Oracle Corporation (MICROS is Oracle's hospitality product line).
Side by side
| Field | Epson TrueOrder KDS | Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | TrueOrder KDS is Epson's kitchen display software for restaurants. | Oracle's kitchen display system for restaurants, sold as a purpose-built kitchen screen, the Oracle Express Station 400, that runs with the Oracle Simphony cloud POS. |
| Best for | Restaurants that want a KDS without a subscription; Restaurants that may change POS; Kitchens with unreliable internet | Restaurants already on Oracle Simphony; Hot, greasy or busy kitchens; Large restaurant chains |
| Pricing model | One-off licence | Quote only |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published |
| Contract | None: one-time purchase, no subscription | Not published |
| Platforms | Web | Not published |
| Countries | Not published | Not published |
| Languages | Not published | Not published |
| Number of integrations | 10 | 3 |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published |
| Founded | Not published | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Not published | Not published |
| Owner | Seiko Epson Corporation | Oracle Corporation (MICROS is Oracle's hospitality product line) |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by Epson TrueOrder KDS
- Aldelo
- Breadcrumb
- Focus POS
- Lavu
- Micros Simphony R1/R2
- Aloha
- Brink
- Shopkeep
- SkyTab
- TouchBistro
Named only by Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS
- CrowdTwist Loyalty and Engagement
- Oracle Payments
- Oracle Simphony POS
Which to choose
Epson TrueOrder KDS
Choose Epson TrueOrder KDS if you are in one of these groups: Restaurants that want a KDS without a subscription; Restaurants that may change POS; Kitchens with unreliable internet.
Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS
Choose Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS if you fit its listed audience: Restaurants already on Oracle Simphony; Hot, greasy or busy kitchens; Large restaurant chains.
What we could not confirm
Epson TrueOrder KDS
- Price per station
- Countries where it is sold
- Language support
- Full list of compatible display hardware
Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS
- Any price or contract terms
- Whether the KDS works without Simphony or with other POS systems
- Named integration partners
- Security certifications for the KDS
- Oracle headquarters city
- Countries where the KDS is sold
- Interface languages
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Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
Epson TrueOrder KDS, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Product page with FAQ and POS listhttps://epson.com/kitchen-display-system
- Functional specification (copyright holder)https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/pos/kds/trueorder_kds_functional_specification.pdf
- API specificationhttps://mediaserver.goepson.com/ImConvServlet/imconv/6bbc860ea0664508444682a10f27c73b5d55dd8f/original?assetDescr=111-56-urm-010_r3.00_trueorder_kds_api_specification.pdf
Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS, reviewed 29 September 2026
- KDS features, hardware specs, support, sales contacthttps://www.oracle.com/food-beverage/restaurant-pos-systems/kds-kitchen-display-systems/
- Simphony POS overview, partners, loyalty, payments, customerhttps://www.oracle.com/food-beverage/restaurant-pos-systems/
- Oracle founding year, founders, employees, countrieshttps://www.oracle.com/corporate/