Restaurants · head to head
Flipdish vs Lavu
Flipdish
Restaurants
Branded ordering websites, apps and self service kiosks for takeaways and restaurant groups in Europe
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Flipdish most plans take a percentage of order value, so the cost rises with volume and a busy site can end up paying more than a flat fee competitor would charge.; Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative
- They diverge on capability: Flipdish covers Branded ordering site and app, Lavu covers iPad POS.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Flipdish and Lavu actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Restaurants).
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 Flipdish
- Branded ordering site and app
- Self service kiosks
- Marketing and loyalty
- POS and printer integration
- Driver and delivery tracking
- Multi site and franchise controls
Only in Lavu
- iPad POS
- Split checks
- Tab management
- Happy hour pricing
- Inventory tracking
- Kitchen display
- QuickBooks
- Xero
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Flipdish
- An Irish or British takeaway trying to move repeat customers off Just Eat and onto its own appnot Lavu
- A franchise group that needs one ordering platform across several European countriesnot Lavu
- A quick service site adding kiosks to cut counter queues without changing its ordering stacknot Lavu
- An operator with its own drivers who needs dispatch and customer tracking without a fleet contractnot Lavu
Lavu
- Point of Salenot Flipdish
- Order Managementnot Flipdish
- Inventory Controlnot Flipdish
- Staff Schedulingnot Flipdish
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Flipdish
- Most plans take a percentage of order value, so the cost rises with volume and a busy site can end up paying more than a flat fee competitor would charge.
- Commission free refers to the marketplaces, not to Flipdish itself, and the wording in its marketing has caused genuine confusion at renewal time.
- The company cut staff heavily after its 2021 peak valuation and narrowed its focus, so buyers outside Ireland, the United Kingdom and core European markets get less support and fewer local integrations.
- Kiosks require hardware purchase and physical installation per site, a capital cost that sits outside the software quote and does not scale down for small premises.
- You still fund the discounting and advertising that moves customers away from the marketplaces, and none of that appears in the platform cost comparison.
Lavu
- iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative
- Hardware costs are significant with devices starting at $700
- Limited offline functionality compared to some competitors
Pricing, plan by plan
Flipdish
On request- Flipdish$undefined/year
- Most plans charge a percentage of order value processed through Flipdish channels
- Kiosk hardware quoted separately per terminal
- Setup, branding and app store submission billed at onboarding
Lavu
$99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Flipdish if
- You need branded ordering site and app.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want self service kiosks.
Questions people ask
- Is Flipdish or Lavu better?
- Neither clearly leads. Flipdish starts at On request and Lavu at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Flipdish or Lavu?
- Flipdish starts at On request and Lavu at $99/month.
- Does Flipdish or Lavu run on more platforms?
- Flipdish runs on Web, iOS, Android. Lavu runs on iPad.
- What is Flipdish best used for?
- Flipdish is most often used for an irish or british takeaway trying to move repeat customers off just eat and onto its own app, a franchise group that needs one ordering platform across several european countries, a quick service site adding kiosks to cut counter queues without changing its ordering stack, an operator with its own drivers who needs dispatch and customer tracking without a fleet contract. Of those, an irish or british takeaway trying to move repeat customers off just eat and onto its own app and a franchise group that needs one ordering platform across several european countries are not what Lavu is typically brought in for.
- What can Flipdish do that Lavu cannot?
- Flipdish covers Branded ordering site and app, Self service kiosks, Marketing and loyalty, POS and printer integration. Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Flipdish: Is Flipdish actually commission free?
No. It charges much less than a delivery marketplace, but most plans take a percentage of the order value it processes. Ask for the rate at your order volume.
Lavu: What devices does Lavu support?
Lavu is iPad-based and works with iPad Pro, Air, and Mini models. It is compatible with peripherals from Ingenico, Magtek, and supports various receipt printers, cash drawers, and barcode scanners.
SourceFlipdish: Does it replace Just Eat or Deliveroo?
It provides a direct channel alongside them. Most venues keep the marketplaces for discovery and use Flipdish for repeat customers.
Lavu: Does Lavu offer financing for hardware?
Yes. Lavu offers 0% no-interest financing on hardware for 3-year contracts, and supports both 1-year and 3-year contract terms.
SourceFlipdish: Does it work with my point of sale?
It integrates with a number of systems and, where it does not, orders can be printed or worked on a tablet.
Lavu: What is Lavu's pricing range?
Lavu monthly POS software costs range from $99 to $279 per month, with hardware starting at $700 and up to $1,500 for full systems.
SourceFlipdish: Which countries is it strongest in?
Ireland and the United Kingdom, with meaningful coverage across continental Europe.
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