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HubSpot CRM vs Lavu

HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Software

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Lavu logo

Lavu

Software

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HubSpot CRM starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier; Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative
  • They diverge on capability: HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Lavu covers iPad POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HubSpot CRM and Lavu actually diverge.

Attributes where HubSpot CRM and Lavu differ
AttributeHubSpot CRMLavu
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidiPad
Founded20062010

Identical on both: 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 HubSpot CRM

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Salesforce

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.

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot Lavu
  • Team Collaborationnot Lavu
  • Project Managementnot Lavu

Lavu

  • Point of Salenot HubSpot CRM
  • Order Managementnot HubSpot CRM
  • Inventory Controlnot HubSpot CRM
  • Staff Schedulingnot HubSpot CRM

Where each one falls short

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

HubSpot CRM

  • Starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier

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

HubSpot CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • CRM
    • Landing pages
    • Email
  • Starter$50/month
    • Email campaigns
    • Advanced features
    • Support
  • Professional$800/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Custom integration
    • Support

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

Which should you pick?

Choose HubSpot CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Choose Lavu if

  • You need ipad pos.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want split checks.

Questions people ask

Is HubSpot CRM or Lavu better?
Neither clearly leads. HubSpot CRM starts at Free and Lavu at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HubSpot CRM or Lavu?
HubSpot CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for HubSpot CRM and $99/month for Lavu.
Does HubSpot CRM or Lavu run on more platforms?
HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Lavu runs on iPad.
Can I use HubSpot CRM for free?
Yes. HubSpot CRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lavu starts at $99/month.
What is HubSpot CRM best used for?
HubSpot CRM is most often used for video conferencing, team collaboration, project management. Of those, video conferencing and team collaboration are not what Lavu is typically brought in for.
What can HubSpot CRM do that Lavu cannot?
HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting. 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.

Source
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.

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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.

Source

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