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Lavu vs StyleSeat

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Lavu

Food & Restaurant

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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StyleSeat

Beauty & Salon

Book beauty appointments instantly

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StyleSeat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative; StyleSeat introductory price of $19/month for the first 3 months rises to a standard $35/month afterward, per StyleSeat's own pricing page.
  • They diverge on capability: Lavu covers iPad POS, StyleSeat covers Online booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lavu and StyleSeat actually diverge.

Attributes where Lavu and StyleSeat differ
AttributeLavuStyleSeat
Starting price$99/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiPadWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryFood & RestaurantBeauty & Salon
Founded20102011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 StyleSeat

  • Online booking
  • Professional profiles
  • Client management
  • Payment processing
  • Marketing tools
  • Reviews & ratings
  • Mobile app
  • Calendar management

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Lavu

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

StyleSeat

  • Client acquisitionnot Lavu
  • Online bookingnot Lavu
  • Personal brandingnot Lavu
  • Payment collectionnot Lavu
  • Client retentionnot 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

StyleSeat

  • Introductory price of $19/month for the first 3 months rises to a standard $35/month afterward, per StyleSeat's own pricing page.

Pricing, plan by plan

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

StyleSeat

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Professional profile
  • Pro$35/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Smart pricing
    • No-show protection

Which should you pick?

Choose Lavu if

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

Choose StyleSeat if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want professional profiles.
StyleSeat review

Questions people ask

Is Lavu or StyleSeat better?
Neither clearly leads. Lavu starts at $99/month and StyleSeat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lavu or StyleSeat?
StyleSeat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Lavu and Free for StyleSeat.
Does Lavu or StyleSeat run on more platforms?
Lavu runs on iPad. StyleSeat runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use StyleSeat for free?
Yes. StyleSeat 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 StyleSeat is typically brought in for.
What can Lavu do that StyleSeat cannot?
Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing. StyleSeat covers Online booking, Professional profiles, Client management, Payment processing. 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.

Source
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