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CookDocs vs Revel Systems

CookDocs logo

CookDocs

Software

Kitchen documentation and training

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Revel Systems logo

Revel Systems

Software

Cloud-based iPad POS for enterprise

From
$99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: CookDocs covers Recipe documentation, Revel Systems covers iPad POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CookDocs and Revel Systems actually diverge.

Attributes where CookDocs and Revel Systems differ
AttributeCookDocsRevel Systems
Starting price$49/month$99/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiPad, Web
Founded20182010

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CookDocs

  • Recipe documentation
  • SOP management
  • Training guides
  • Visual instructions
  • Team sharing
  • Version control
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

Only in Revel Systems

  • iPad POS
  • Inventory management
  • CRM
  • Employee management
  • Delivery management
  • Multi-location management
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CookDocs

  • Point of Sale
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Scheduling

Revel Systems

  • Point of Sale
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Scheduling

Both are used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CookDocs

Nothing recorded yet. See the CookDocs review.

Revel Systems

  • Requires 3-year contract with high early termination fees making it difficult to cancel
  • System crashes and glitches frequently, especially at high transaction volumes
  • Mandatory payment processing through Revel's Advantage processor with external processors heavily penalized
  • Customer support quality is poor with Level 1 support described as ineffective
  • Expensive upfront costs and numerous hidden fees for add-on features

Pricing, plan by plan

CookDocs

$49/month
  • Basic$49/month
    • Documentation
    • Basic features
  • Pro$99/month
    • Training
    • Analytics

Revel Systems

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Revel Systems review.

Which should you pick?

Choose CookDocs if

  • You need recipe documentation.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sop management.

Choose Revel Systems if

  • You need ipad pos.
  • You work on iPad, Web.
  • You also want inventory management.

Questions people ask

Is CookDocs or Revel Systems better?
Neither clearly leads. CookDocs starts at $49/month and Revel Systems at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CookDocs or Revel Systems?
CookDocs starts at $49/month and Revel Systems at $99/month.
Does CookDocs or Revel Systems run on more platforms?
CookDocs runs on Web, Ios, Android. Revel Systems runs on iPad, Web.
What is CookDocs best used for?
CookDocs is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling.
What can CookDocs do that Revel Systems cannot?
CookDocs covers Recipe documentation, SOP management, Training guides, Visual instructions. Revel Systems covers iPad POS, Inventory management, CRM, Employee management. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Revel Systems: What does Revel Systems cost?

Revel pricing starts around $99 per month per terminal with a minimum 3-year contract requirement. Customers also pay for additional features like reporting, workforce management, integrations, and Advantage payment processing which is typically mandatory.

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Revel Systems: How long does implementation take?

Revel implementation typically takes 2-4 weeks, including hardware setup, menu configuration, staff training, and system integration.

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Revel Systems: What integrations does Revel support?

Revel integrates with multiple payment processors through Stripe and Square connectors, plus accounting, payroll, and ecommerce solutions. Payment gateways vary by region.

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Revel Systems: What are Revel's contract terms?

Revel requires a minimum 3-year contract with high early termination fees. Use of Revel's Advantage payment processing is typically mandatory, and using outside processors is heavily penalized or not allowed.

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