Softwr

Software · head to head

Lavu vs Talech

Lavu logo

Lavu

Software

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Talech logo

Talech

Software

Smart POS for restaurants and retail

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Talech 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; Talech iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows support
  • They diverge on capability: Lavu covers iPad POS, Talech covers Cloud POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lavu and Talech actually diverge.

Attributes where Lavu and Talech differ
AttributeLavuTalech
Starting price$99/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20102012

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), platforms (iPad), 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
  • Kitchen display
  • Xero
  • DoorDash
  • Uber Eats

Only in Talech

  • Cloud POS
  • Menu management
  • Table layouts
  • Employee management
  • Reporting
  • Elavon payments
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Inventory tracking
  • QuickBooks
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Lavu

  • Point of Sale
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Scheduling

Talech

  • Point of Sale
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Scheduling

Both are used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Talech

  • iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows support
  • Limited offline functionality for disconnected operations

Pricing, plan by plan

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

Talech

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Talech review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Lavu if

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

Choose Talech if

  • You need cloud pos.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want menu management.
Talech review

Questions people ask

Is Lavu or Talech better?
Neither clearly leads. Lavu starts at $99/month and Talech at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lavu or Talech?
Talech has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Lavu and Free for Talech.
Does Lavu or Talech run on more platforms?
Both run on iPad, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Talech for free?
Yes. Talech 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.
What can Lavu do that Talech cannot?
Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing. Talech covers Cloud POS, Menu management, Table layouts, Employee management. Both handle Inventory tracking, QuickBooks, 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
Talech: Does Talech have a free plan?

Talech offers a Mobile plan at $0 per month for very small operators, but with limited features. Standard features start at $29 per month for the Starter plan.

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
Talech: What devices does Talech support?

Talech is an iPad-based POS system that works with iPad Pro, Air, and Mini models, and is compatible with various peripherals including card readers, receipt printers, and barcode scanners.

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
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Lavu

More on Talech

Keep looking

Other head to heads