Drive-Thru Technology
14 products listed
Introduction
A drive-through is judged in seconds: how long the car waits, whether the order is right and whether the next car is served. The products here cover the parts of that lane. They include menu boards, order confirmation screens that show the customer what was entered, timers that measure service speed, headsets for the crew, voice AI that takes the order, and kiosks or ordering flows tied to the kitchen. Many are sold as hardware with software and installation, and are aimed at chains. Of the 12 profiled products, 10 are quote only, so expect to talk to a sales team.
Who needs it
Quick-service and coffee businesses that already run a drive-through lane or are building one, from multi-unit franchisees to whole chains. It becomes worth looking at when service times slip at peak, when orders are entered wrongly, or when you cannot staff the order point. A business with counter service only has no use for it.
Written 30 September 2026
What to look for
Which part of the lane. HME Drive-Thru and Delphi Display Systems cover timers and headsets, Hi Auto and Presto cover voice ordering, and Xenial Drive-Thru and Square for Drive-Thru span more of the lane. Name your problem first.
Voice AI with human backup. Hi Auto hands over to a trained supervisor when unsure, and Presto can run with or without human agents watching. Ask how mistakes are caught before they reach the customer.
Own hardware or existing kit. Presto installs on existing drive-thru hardware, while Stream Digital Signage sells its own players and displays. Supplied hardware means one supplier but a higher upfront cost.
Compatibility with your POS. Hi Auto needs a POS, a drive-thru audio system and reliable internet. Confirm your till and audio system are supported.
Installation and servicing. HME offers an equipment maintenance agreement with no long-term contract. Outdoor hardware needs fitting and repair, so ask who does both.
Quote-only pricing and extras. Ask for hardware, software and installation costs as separate lines. That makes a fair comparison possible when no price is published.
At a glance
6 products have a profile.
0 publish a starting price and 6 are quote only.
The median product names 2 integrations.
Most named integration partners: Toast (2), Bluejay (1), Canva (1), Clover (1), Deepgram (1), DRB (1).
Of the 12 profiled products, 10 are quote only, 1 charges per location and 1 combines hardware, a monthly subscription and a payment commission. None of the profiles publishes a price.
Compare products
12products with a profile. Ordered by how many columns are filled, then by name. Select a column heading to sort.
| Product | Best for | Starting price | Free plan | Free trial | Platforms | Integrations | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-service restaurant chains | EUR 17 per module per location per month | Not stated | Not stated | Web, iOS, Android | 27 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Quick-service chains with drive-thrus | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Web | 3 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Large quick-service and franchise chains | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Web | 4 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Multi-location quick-service restaurants | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | iOS, Android | 8 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Quick-service restaurants with a drive-thru | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Web | 19 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Fast-food and quick-service restaurants | EUR 179 per month, excluding VAT | Not stated | Not stated | Not published | 24 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Quick-service and fast-casual chains | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Web | 22 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Enterprise quick-service chains | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | iOS, Android, Windows | 1 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Pizza and quick-service chains with heavy phone orders | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Not published | 9 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Quick-service chains with drive-thrus | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Not published | 3 | 29 September 2026 | |
| Quick-service restaurant chains | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Web | None named | 29 September 2026 | |
| Quick-service and fast-casual chains with drive-thrus | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Not published | None named | 29 September 2026 |
Products without a full profile
Popular comparisons
- Hi Auto vs Stream Digital Signage
- Hi Auto vs Presto
- Presto vs Stream Digital Signage
- Presto vs Xenial Drive-Thru
- Stream Digital Signage vs Xenial Drive-Thru
- Delphi Display Systems vs Hi Auto
- Delphi Display Systems vs Xenial Drive-Thru
- Hi Auto vs HME Drive-Thru
- Hi Auto vs Xenial Drive-Thru
- HME Drive-Thru vs Xenial Drive-Thru
- Delphi Display Systems vs HME Drive-Thru
- Delphi Display Systems vs Presto
Related categories
- Quick Service & Drive-Thru POS 33
- Self-Order Kiosk 35
- Voice AI & Phone Ordering 14
- Digital Menu Boards & Signage 12
- Online Ordering System 185
- QR Code Menu & Ordering 80
- Delivery Marketplace 55
- Branded Restaurant App Builder 45
- Digital Menu & Menu Management 29
- Catering & Group Order Marketplaces 27
- Delivery Management & Dispatch 24
- Delivery Aggregator Integration & Order Management 18
- Ghost Kitchen & Virtual Brand Platform 8
Figures come from vendors' own published information, last reviewed on 29 September 2026. See how we list products.