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Lavu vs Wisely

Lavu logo

Lavu

Restaurants

iPad POS for restaurants and bars

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wisely logo

Wisely

Restaurants

Guest intelligence and CRM for restaurants

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative; Wisely wisely is now part of Olo, per the vendor: "Wisely is now part of Olo", and its pricing page redirects to Olo sales contact form rather than showing prices
  • They diverge on capability: Lavu covers iPad POS, Wisely covers Guest CRM.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lavu and Wisely actually diverge.

Attributes where Lavu and Wisely differ
AttributeLavuWisely
Starting price$99/month$200/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsiPadWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20102013

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

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 Wisely

  • Guest CRM
  • Waitlist
  • Reservations
  • Feedback
  • Marketing
  • Analytics
  • 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 Salenot Wisely
  • Order Managementnot Wisely
  • Inventory Controlnot Wisely
  • Staff Schedulingnot Wisely

Wisely

  • Restaurant customer intelligence and loyalty marketingnot 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

Wisely

  • Wisely is now part of Olo, per the vendor: "Wisely is now part of Olo", and its pricing page redirects to Olo sales contact form rather than showing prices

Pricing, plan by plan

Lavu

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.

Wisely

$200/month
  • Standard$200/month
    • CRM
    • Waitlist
    • Basic features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full features

Which should you pick?

Choose Lavu if

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

Choose Wisely if

  • You need guest crm.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want waitlist.
Wisely review

Questions people ask

Is Lavu or Wisely better?
Neither clearly leads. Lavu starts at $99/month and Wisely at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lavu or Wisely?
Lavu starts at $99/month and Wisely at $200/month.
Does Lavu or Wisely run on more platforms?
Lavu runs on iPad. Wisely 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. Of those, point of sale and order management are not what Wisely is typically brought in for.
What can Lavu do that Wisely cannot?
Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing. Wisely covers Guest CRM, Waitlist, Reservations, Feedback. 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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Wisely: Is Wisely compliant with data privacy regulations?

Yes. Wisely is GDPR and CCPA compliant as a Data Processor. Clients own their data, and the platform includes features to manage all Data Subject rights within Wisely.

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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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Wisely: What security certifications does Wisely have?

Wisely is SOC 2 compliant and completes regular internal and external security audits. The infrastructure maintains a 99.9% uptime SLA with data classifications aligned to NIST and ISO standards.

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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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Wisely: Which POS and ordering systems integrate with Wisely?

Wisely integrates with major systems including Toast, Micros, Olo, Oracle, Shopify, and hundreds of other point solutions to aggregate customer data across all channels.

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Wisely: Do I need to be enrolled in a loyalty program to have my data tracked?

No. Wisely provides visibility into 100% of customers, not just loyalty members, enabling brands to understand behaviors and customer lifetime value across their entire guest base.

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