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Lavu vs SalonBiz

Lavu logo

Lavu

Software

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SalonBiz logo

SalonBiz

Software

Complete salon and spa management suite

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative; SalonBiz pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Lavu covers iPad POS, SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lavu and SalonBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Lavu and SalonBiz differ
AttributeLavuSalonBiz
Starting price$99/month$89/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsiPadWeb, Windows
Founded20102005

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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
  • Xero
  • DoorDash

Only in SalonBiz

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Client database
  • Staff management
  • Marketing automation
  • Business reporting
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • QuickBooks

What people use each for

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

Lavu

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

SalonBiz

  • Salon appointment booking and point of sale priced per locationnot Lavu
  • Integrated card payments through SalonBiz Paymentsnot Lavu
  • Beauty school and institute management with student recordsnot 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

SalonBiz

  • Pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • Each tier caps service professionals at 5, 12 and 20 respectively, with extra staff sold in blocks of 10 at $55 per month
  • Not using SalonBiz Payments raises the monthly fee by $25 to $45 depending on tier
  • School and institute plans are capped at 100 students on Essential and 200 on Premium, with extra students at $15 per month per 25
  • Enterprise and multi location pricing is quote only with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

SalonBiz

$89/month
  • Standard$89/month
    • Scheduling
    • POS
    • Client database
  • Premium$179/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Inventory
    • Staff management

Which should you pick?

Choose Lavu if

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

Choose SalonBiz if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want point of sale.
SalonBiz review

Questions people ask

Is Lavu or SalonBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Lavu starts at $99/month and SalonBiz at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lavu or SalonBiz?
Lavu starts at $99/month and SalonBiz at $89/month.
Does Lavu or SalonBiz run on more platforms?
Lavu runs on iPad. SalonBiz runs on Web, Windows.
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 SalonBiz is typically brought in for.
What can Lavu do that SalonBiz cannot?
Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing. SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database. Both handle QuickBooks.

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.

Source
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