DiKAS — The Digital POS System¶
Professional POS system for hospitality and retail. Runs on any device with a browser — PC, tablet, smartphone.
Documentation¶
Getting Started
First login, basic setup, creating articles, first sale.
Point of Sale (POS)
Checkout, tables, payment methods, end-of-day report.
Admin Area
Articles, customers, staff, reports, settings.
Modules
Table reservation, disco, workshop, ticketing, delivery service, time tracking.
Accounting
DATEV export, invoices, dunning, SEPA, banking.
Technical
Installation, REST API, backup, TSE, plugin development.
Highlights¶
Runs Everywhere¶
No iPad requirement, no special hardware. Any device with a browser works — also available as an offline Android app.
Your Data, Your Server¶
Self-hosted — you retain full control. No dependency on third-party cloud services.
0% Transaction Fees¶
Unlike SumUp or Zettle, DiKAS charges no fee per card payment.
Table Self-Order¶
Guests order and pay via QR code directly from their smartphone — with tipping and waiter call.
Disco Module¶
The only POS system with integrated club management — card accounts, admission, cloakroom.
Table Reservation¶
Online reservation via your own shop page — with POS management and optional deposit.
Quick Start¶
1. Pre-configured Hardware (recommended)¶
DiKAS pre-installed on a mini PC. Power on, log in, start selling.
→ Getting started after installation
2. Your Own Hardware (ISO Image)¶
Install DiKAS as a ready-made operating system image on your own hardware.
3. Android Tablet¶
DiKAS as an app on an Android tablet — fully offline-capable, no server required.
System Requirements¶
Terminal (POS)¶
- Any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Screen size of 10 inches or larger recommended
- Wi-Fi or LAN connection to the server
Server¶
| Setup | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Small business (1–2 POS terminals) | 2 GB RAM, 2 cores | 4 GB RAM, 4 cores |
| Medium business (3–5 POS terminals) | 4 GB RAM, 4 cores | 8 GB RAM, 4 cores |
| Large business (5+ POS terminals) | 8 GB RAM, 4 cores | 16 GB RAM, 8 cores |
Supported Hardware¶
| Category | Devices |
|---|---|
| Receipt printer | All ESC/POS-compatible (Epson, Star, Bixolon) |
| Payment terminals | All ZVT-compatible (Ingenico, Verifone, CCV) + SumUp |
| Cash drawer | Controlled via printer (RJ11) |
| NFC/RFID | Staff login, disco cards |
| Cash automation | VNE, Cashmatic |
| Draught systems | Gruber, Addimat, Hogatron |
Support¶
| support@dikas.de | |
| Phone | +49 8721 1273264 |
| Office hours | Mon–Thu 09:00–17:00 · Fri 09:00–12:30 |
| Website | www.dikas.info |
Weidev GmbH · Dorf Zellhub 1½ · 84307 Eggenfelden · Germany · VAT ID DE300334830
This documentation refers to DiKAS version 26.x (as of March 2026)