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Handheld POS system

SpotOn Handheld

Empower servers to take more tables, upsell more often, and turn them faster with a full-featured handheld point-of-sale.
SpotOn Handheld in a casual dining restaurant

Less walking. More turns.

Server taking an order on SpotOn Handheld in a casual dining restaurant

Order

No more running back-and-forth between tables and the POS. Take orders right at the table and fire them whenever you're ready.
Server taking a payment on SpotOn Handheld in a casual dining restaurant

Pay

Say goodbye to lost credit cards. Take payments tableside with tap, dip, or swipe options. Apple Pay and Google Pay work too.
Guest giving a tip on SpotOn Handheld in a casual dining restaurant

Tip

Make tipping easier for guests. Preset options let them tip without having to do the math. Custom amounts are also available.
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As fast as the POS. Only smaller.

Manage large sections effortlessly. With a layout view, servers can see their tables and access checks with a single tap.
Table maps

Keep serving no matter what

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Server at a table taking a payment with SpotOn Handheld
  • Lightweight design

    Work comfortably all-shift. SpotOn Handheld weighs less than a pound with a large 6.5″ touchscreen and a long-lasting battery.
  • Offline mode

    Keep sending orders to the kitchen and taking payments when you're out of range or the internet is down. Processing happens automatically when you reconnect.
  • Restaurant grade

    Handle the rush. With an IP54 rating, SpotOn Handheld resists spills, drops, and the everyday demands of restaurant service.

Helping restaurants get more sales at the table

Mark "Vegas" Bergens, F&B Director of the Mudpuppy, in an interview
Vonore, Tennessee

“SpotOn Handheld allows us to increase our average check and have fewer employees on the clock.”

The Mudpuppy logo
Mark "Vegas" Bergens
Director of Food & Beverage / The Mudpuppy
35%
increase in check averages
7%
decrease in labor spend
Norwalk, Connecticut

“With SpotOn Handheld, the team can spend more time with their guests and less time at the terminal.”

Barcelona wine bar logo with a stylized human figure inside a circle
Amy Hom
Chief Operation Officer / Barcelona Wine Bar
Jon and Jen Shepherd, Owners of Shep's, in an interview
Weatherford, Texas

“Having SpotOn Handheld in front of guests speeds up the ordering process and closing out.”

Shep's logo
John Shepherd
Co-Owner / Shep's
5-7%
increase in tips
10min
faster order times
Bob Brunner, Owner & Operator of J.P. Fitzgerald, in an interview
Hamburg, New York

“With SpotOn Handheld, we're providing service to more guests and cutting our wait time by half an hour.”

J.P. Fitzgerald's Logo with leprechaun and shamrock
Bob Brunner
Owner & Operator / J.P. Fitzgerald's
20%
increase in check averages
30min
decrease in wait times

SpotOn Handheld specifications

SpotOn Handheld POS facing right

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SpotOn Handheld

$500
/each
$375
/each
All-In Plan
Keep upfront costs low and preserve cash flow.
$0/month
Processing fees
Card present: 2.79% + $0.20
Keyed: 3.79% + $0.20
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Best value
POS essentials
Ideal for most restaurants, with month-to-month flexibility.
$55/station per month
Processing fees
Card present: 2.45% + $0.15 (except Amex: 3.19% + $0.15)
Keyed: 3.45% + $0.15
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Build your own
For multi-unit, enterprise, and other high-volume operations.
Custom rates
Processing fees
Custom rates
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Connected tools. Better profit.

Easy to learn. Stable in outages. Affordable payment processing. Meet the POS that does it all.
Point-of-sale

FAQ

The Handheld is designed with an IP54-rated touchscreen to resist spills, dust, and drops, making it durable and reliable for continuous use in busy restaurant environments.

It features an Octa-core 64-bit processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage for fast POS performance. It runs on Android 14 with a POS interface optimized for mobile restaurant workflows.

The device has an integrated EMV chip reader, magstripe support, and NFC contactless mobile payments, including popular options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. You can process payments with a tap, dip, or swipe. Every transaction is encrypted end to end. For credit card processing rates, visit our payment processing & funding page.

It uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery designed to last through an entire shift. Its compact size is 8.5″ H × 3.4″ W × 1.14″ D and it weighs 0.83 lbs (13.2 oz) — light enough for comfortable all-day use on this portable device.

The handheld offers robust connectivity with Dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0, and cellular connectivity (3G, 4G, and LTE). It also supports QR or barcode scanning via its front-facing camera and built-in scanner for loyalty programs and item lookup.

Yes. SpotOn's POS software has an advanced offline mode, built to keep you operational even when your internet connection is interrupted. The system keeps stations, handhelds, printers, and KDS screens in sync and continues to take orders and payments offline, so your restaurant keeps running without disruption — a critical advantage during busy service.

Servers use SpotOn Handheld for tableside ordering and payment — everything happens directly at the table, with no need to run back to a terminal or POS station. They send orders directly to the kitchen the moment a guest is ready, which cuts the back and forth that slows down service. Fewer handoffs means fewer errors, and better order accuracy means fewer comps and re-fires.

SpotOn Handheld is a game-changer for restaurants that want to move guests faster without cutting corners on hospitality. Faster service starts the moment a server takes an order at the table instead of walking back to the POS. Faster table turns follow naturally, and better table turnover adds up to more covers and more revenue per shift. Guests notice the convenience of paying on the spot, and that's a better guest experience across the board.

When servers spend less time walking and more time with guests, they consistently increase tips. SpotOn Handheld prompts guests with smart tip suggestions at checkout, which drives higher tips over time — guests can select a preset amount with a single tap, no math required. If a guest wants a paper receipt, connect a receipt printer and print receipts right at the close of the transaction. Receipts can also be sent digitally, which helps you collect guest phone numbers and email addresses, which can then be used to send marketing campaigns. Either way, the whole checkout takes seconds.

SpotOn Handheld bridges your front of house and back of house in real time. Orders fire to the kitchen the moment they're placed, allowing staff to stay on the floor instead of shuttling between the table and the terminal. That lets your team focus on the guest, which is where hospitality actually happens. The result is a measurable impact on improving efficiency across your entire operation.