Restaurants · head to head
Just Eat vs Lavu
Just Eat
Restaurants
European takeaway marketplace, merged with Grubhub as Just Eat Takeaway.com
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The short version
- Only Just Eat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Just Eat delivery speed and reliability on marketplace-only listings depend on the individual restaurant's own drivers, which is far less consistent than a platform-run logistics network.; Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative
- They diverge on capability: Just Eat covers Restaurant and takeaway marketplace, Lavu covers iPad POS.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Just Eat and Lavu actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Just Eat
- Restaurant and takeaway marketplace
- Just Eat Delivery
- Order tracking
- Loyalty and voucher codes
- Group and repeat ordering
- Local brand names
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.
Just Eat
- A diner in a market like the Netherlands or Germany wanting deep coverage of independent local takeawaysnot Lavu
- Someone ordering from a restaurant that runs its own delivery rather than a platform-run rider networknot Lavu
- A user who already has an account under a local brand such as Lieferando or Thuisbezorgdnot Lavu
- A diner comparing marketplace commission and fee structures across Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats before orderingnot Lavu
Lavu
- Point of Salenot Just Eat
- Order Managementnot Just Eat
- Inventory Controlnot Just Eat
- Staff Schedulingnot Just Eat
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Just Eat
- Delivery speed and reliability on marketplace-only listings depend on the individual restaurant's own drivers, which is far less consistent than a platform-run logistics network.
- The Grubhub acquisition was written down by billions of dollars within two years, a sign the US delivery market did not work economically for the company even at scale.
- The parent company was taken private by Prosus in 2025, so a former public company with disclosed results is now reporting to a single owner instead.
- Fee structures differ by country and even by restaurant within a country, making the total cost of an order harder to predict than a flat platform fee.
- Brand fragmentation across Just Eat, Lieferando and Thuisbezorgd means account, loyalty points and order history do not necessarily carry over if you move between the markets that use different local names.
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
Just Eat
Free- Pay per orderFree
- Delivery fee where Just Eat Delivery is used
- Service charge on order total in most markets
- Restaurant-set delivery on marketplace-only listings, fee and speed vary by restaurant
Lavu
$99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Just Eat if
- You need restaurant and takeaway marketplace.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want just eat delivery.
Questions people ask
- Is Just Eat or Lavu better?
- Neither clearly leads. Just Eat 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, Just Eat or Lavu?
- Just Eat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Just Eat and $99/month for Lavu.
- Does Just Eat or Lavu run on more platforms?
- Just Eat runs on iOS, Android, Web. Lavu runs on iPad.
- Can I use Just Eat for free?
- Yes. Just Eat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lavu starts at $99/month.
- What is Just Eat best used for?
- Just Eat is most often used for a diner in a market like the netherlands or germany wanting deep coverage of independent local takeaways, someone ordering from a restaurant that runs its own delivery rather than a platform-run rider network, a user who already has an account under a local brand such as lieferando or thuisbezorgd, a diner comparing marketplace commission and fee structures across just eat, deliveroo and uber eats before ordering. Of those, a diner in a market like the netherlands or germany wanting deep coverage of independent local takeaways and someone ordering from a restaurant that runs its own delivery rather than a platform-run rider network are not what Lavu is typically brought in for.
- What can Just Eat do that Lavu cannot?
- Just Eat covers Restaurant and takeaway marketplace, Just Eat Delivery, Order tracking, Loyalty and voucher codes. Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Just Eat: Is Just Eat the same company as Grubhub?
It was; Just Eat Takeaway.com bought Grubhub in 2021 but sold it to Wonder Group in 2024 after large write-downs.
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.
SourceJust Eat: Why does the app have a different name in some countries?
Just Eat Takeaway.com operates local brands such as Lieferando in Germany and Austria and Thuisbezorgd in the Netherlands, all on shared underlying technology.
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.
SourceJust Eat: Is Just Eat still a publicly listed company?
No. Prosus took Just Eat Takeaway.com private in a 2025 acquisition.
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.
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