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
Registration, Setup Wizard, creating articles, first sale.
Point of Sale (POS)
Daily routine, checkout, payment methods, receipts, 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.
Hardware & Technical
Receipt printers, card terminals, draught systems, installation, REST API, TSE.
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) + Tap-to-Pay (SoftPOS) on any Android device |
| 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)