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Lavu vs Resy

Lavu logo

Lavu

Restaurants

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Resy logo

Resy

Restaurants

Premium reservation platform for restaurants

From
$289/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative; Resy platform & Essential tier (289 USD/month) lacks advanced analytics and POS integrations (Premium required)
  • They diverge on capability: Lavu covers iPad POS, Resy covers Online reservations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lavu and Resy actually diverge.

Attributes where Lavu and Resy differ
AttributeLavuResy
Starting price$99/month$289/month
PlatformsiPadWeb
Founded20102014

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Resy

  • Online reservations
  • Table optimization
  • Guest CRM
  • Waitlist
  • Marketing
  • AmEx integration
  • 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 Resy
  • Order Managementnot Resy
  • Inventory Controlnot Resy
  • Staff Schedulingnot Resy

Resy

  • Restaurant reservation and table managementnot Lavu
  • Waitlist and walk-in managementnot Lavu
  • Event ticketing and experience management for restaurantsnot Lavu
  • Guest CRM and personalised communicationnot Lavu
  • Real-time analytics and revenue reportingnot Lavu
  • Premium dining inventory 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

Resy

  • Platform & Essential tier (289 USD/month) lacks advanced analytics and POS integrations (Premium required)
  • Platform tier lacks Premium features such as priority phone support and advanced experience management
  • Essential tier charged with 3% prepayment fees on events (Premium reduced to 2%)

Pricing, plan by plan

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

Resy

$289/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Resy review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Lavu if

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

Choose Resy if

  • You need online reservations.
  • You also want table optimization.
Resy review

Questions people ask

Is Lavu or Resy better?
Neither clearly leads. Lavu starts at $99/month and Resy at $289/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lavu or Resy?
Lavu starts at $99/month and Resy at $289/month.
Does Lavu or Resy run on more platforms?
Lavu runs on iPad. Resy runs on Web.
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 Resy is typically brought in for.
What can Lavu do that Resy cannot?
Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing. Resy covers Online reservations, Table optimization, Guest CRM, Waitlist. 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.

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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