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Lavu vs Pop

Lavu logo

Lavu

Software

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pop logo

Pop

Software

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pop has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Lavu covers iPad POS, Pop covers Screen sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lavu and Pop actually diverge.

Attributes where Lavu and Pop differ
AttributeLavuPop
Starting price$99/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiPadWeb, Chrome extension, Desktop
Founded20102020

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 Lavu

  • iPad POS
  • Split checks
  • Tab management
  • Happy hour pricing
  • Inventory tracking
  • Kitchen display
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero

Only in Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Chrome extension support

What people use each for

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

Lavu

  • Point of Salenot Pop
  • Order Managementnot Pop
  • Inventory Controlnot Pop
  • Staff Schedulingnot Pop

Pop

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Lavu if

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

Choose Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.
Pop review

Questions people ask

Is Lavu or Pop better?
Neither clearly leads. Lavu starts at $99/month and Pop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lavu or Pop?
Pop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Lavu and Free for Pop.
Does Lavu or Pop run on more platforms?
Lavu runs on iPad. Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
Can I use Pop for free?
Yes. Pop has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lavu starts at $99/month.
What is Lavu best used for?
Lavu is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling. Of those, point of sale and order management are not what Pop is typically brought in for.
What can Lavu do that Pop cannot?
Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing. Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface.

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.

Source
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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