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Lavu vs Splashtop

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Lavu

Software

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Splashtop

Software

Secure remote access and remote support software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative; Splashtop solo plan is $72 per year for a single user; Pro and Performance are priced per user per year on top at $99 and $149

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lavu and Splashtop actually diverge.

Attributes where Lavu and Splashtop differ
AttributeLavuSplashtop
Starting price$99/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsiPadWeb
Founded2010Unknown

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
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero

Only in Splashtop

Nothing recorded that Lavu does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Lavu

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

Splashtop

No use cases recorded yet. See the Splashtop review.

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

Splashtop

  • Solo plan is $72 per year for a single user; Pro and Performance are priced per user per year on top at $99 and $149
  • Remote Support SOS plan starts at $259 to $399 per concurrent user per year, separate from the remote access plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

Splashtop

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splashtop review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Lavu if

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

Choose Splashtop if

Nothing in the data separates Splashtop from Lavu on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Splashtop review

Questions people ask

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

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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