Software · head to head
Galley Solutions vs Lavu
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Galley Solutions the Internet Archive's capture of Galley Solutions' homepage on 26 January 2021 confirmed the kitchen operations platform is sold only via demo scheduling, with a Pricing link present in navigation but no figures published on the page reached.; Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative
- They diverge on capability: Galley Solutions covers Recipe scaling, Lavu covers iPad POS.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Galley Solutions and Lavu actually diverge.
| Attribute | Galley Solutions | Lavu |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | $99/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | iPad |
| Founded | 2015 | 2010 |
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 Galley Solutions
- Recipe scaling
- Production planning
- Inventory management
- Food costing
- Prep lists
- Nutritional analysis
- POS systems
- Accounting software
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.
Galley Solutions
- Point of Sale
- Order Management
- Inventory Control
- Staff Scheduling
Lavu
- 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.
Galley Solutions
- The Internet Archive's capture of Galley Solutions' homepage on 26 January 2021 confirmed the kitchen operations platform is sold only via demo scheduling, with a Pricing link present in navigation but no figures published on the page reached.
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
Galley Solutions
$300/month- Standard$300/month
- Recipe management
- Production planning
- EnterpriseFree
- Custom pricing
- Full features
Lavu
$99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Galley Solutions if
- You need recipe scaling.
- You also want production planning.
Questions people ask
- Is Galley Solutions or Lavu better?
- Neither clearly leads. Galley Solutions starts at $300/month and Lavu at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Galley Solutions or Lavu?
- Galley Solutions starts at $300/month and Lavu at $99/month.
- Does Galley Solutions or Lavu run on more platforms?
- Galley Solutions runs on Web. Lavu runs on iPad.
- What is Galley Solutions best used for?
- Galley Solutions is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling.
- What can Galley Solutions do that Lavu cannot?
- Galley Solutions covers Recipe scaling, Production planning, Inventory management, Food costing. Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceLavu: 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.
SourceLavu: 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.
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