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Lavu vs Uber Eats

Lavu logo

Lavu

Food & Restaurant

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Uber Eats logo

Uber Eats

Food & Restaurant

Global food delivery marketplace

From
$15/order
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative; Uber Eats high commission rates ranging from 15% to 30% per delivery eat into restaurant profit margins
  • They diverge on capability: Lavu covers iPad POS, Uber Eats covers Global reach.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lavu and Uber Eats actually diverge.

Attributes where Lavu and Uber Eats differ
AttributeLavuUber Eats
Starting price$99/month$15/order
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
PlatformsiPadWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20102014

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Food & Restaurant).

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 Uber Eats

  • Global reach
  • Delivery network
  • Order management
  • Promotional tools
  • Analytics
  • Customer reviews
  • 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 Sale
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Scheduling

Uber Eats

  • 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

Uber Eats

  • High commission rates ranging from 15% to 30% per delivery eat into restaurant profit margins
  • Restaurants have limited control over customer data and cannot build direct relationships
  • Service unavailable in many rural and remote areas
  • Restaurant commissions are non-negotiable within tier structure

Pricing, plan by plan

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

Uber Eats

$15/order
  • Lite$15/percent
    • Self-delivery
    • Pickup
  • Plus$25/percent
    • Uber delivery
    • Marketing
  • Premium$30/percent
    • Priority placement
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose Lavu if

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

Choose Uber Eats if

  • You need global reach.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want delivery network.
Uber Eats review

Questions people ask

Is Lavu or Uber Eats better?
Neither clearly leads. Lavu starts at $99/month and Uber Eats at $15/order, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lavu or Uber Eats?
Lavu starts at $99/month and Uber Eats at $15/order.
Does Lavu or Uber Eats run on more platforms?
Lavu runs on iPad. Uber Eats runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Uber Eats cannot?
Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing. Uber Eats covers Global reach, Delivery network, Order management, Promotional tools. 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.

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Uber Eats: How does Uber Eats pricing work for restaurants?

Uber Eats uses tiered pricing: Lite tier at 15% per delivery with limited marketing; Plus tier at 25% per delivery with home screen visibility and Uber Pass inclusion; Premium tier at 30% per delivery.

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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.

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Uber Eats: What fees do customers pay on Uber Eats?

Customers pay a Delivery Fee, Service Fee, taxes, and other locally applicable charges at checkout. Many restaurants set their own delivery minimums. Some restaurants charge Uber Eats-specific fees.

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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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Uber Eats: How does Uber Eats help restaurants increase sales?

Uber Eats provides visibility to its customer base, can drive additional order volume during slower hours, reaches new neighborhoods and customers who prefer delivery, and provides business insights through performance analytics.

Source
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