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Lavu vs Restaurant365

Lavu logo

Lavu

Restaurants

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Restaurant365 logo

Restaurant365

Restaurants

All-in-one restaurant management platform

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative; Restaurant365 pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection
  • They diverge on capability: Lavu covers iPad POS, Restaurant365 covers Accounting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lavu and Restaurant365 actually diverge.

Attributes where Lavu and Restaurant365 differ
AttributeLavuRestaurant365
Starting price$99/month$399/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsiPadWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20102011

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 Lavu

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

Only in Restaurant365

  • Accounting
  • Inventory management
  • Scheduling
  • Payroll
  • HR
  • Reporting
  • Toast
  • Square

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Lavu

  • Point of Salenot Restaurant365
  • Order Managementnot Restaurant365
  • Inventory Controlnot Restaurant365
  • Staff Schedulingnot Restaurant365

Restaurant365

  • Restaurant accounting and general ledger tied to point of sale datanot Lavu
  • Food and beverage inventory, recipe costing and vendor invoice processingnot Lavu
  • Labour scheduling and forecasting across multiple restaurant locationsnot 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

Restaurant365

  • Pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection
  • Modular approach means costs vary significantly by business needs

Pricing, plan by plan

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

Restaurant365

$399/month
  • Essentials$399/month
    • Accounting
    • Inventory
  • Professional$549/month
    • Scheduling
    • Reporting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full platform

Which should you pick?

Choose Lavu if

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

Choose Restaurant365 if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
Restaurant365 review

Questions people ask

Is Lavu or Restaurant365 better?
Neither clearly leads. Lavu starts at $99/month and Restaurant365 at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lavu or Restaurant365?
Lavu starts at $99/month and Restaurant365 at $399/month.
Does Lavu or Restaurant365 run on more platforms?
Lavu runs on iPad. Restaurant365 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Restaurant365 is typically brought in for.
What can Lavu do that Restaurant365 cannot?
Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing. Restaurant365 covers Accounting, Inventory management, Scheduling, Payroll. Both handle Ios support.

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.

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Restaurant365: How much does Restaurant365 cost?

Restaurant365 does not publish fixed pricing. The platform uses a modular, customizable pricing model based on which modules (Accounting, Inventory & Purchasing, Workforce Management, Payroll & HR) a restaurant needs. Customers must request a custom quote.

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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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Restaurant365: How do I get a price quote from Restaurant365?

Restaurant365 directs customers to request a demo at https://www.restaurant365.com/request-demo/, contact sales at [email protected], or call (949) 652-7800 to receive personalized pricing based on their specific needs.

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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.

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