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Milano vs Revel Systems

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Milano

Software

Hair salon and beauty studio management software

From
$69/month
Rated
-
Revel Systems logo

Revel Systems

Software

Cloud-based iPad POS for enterprise

From
$99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Milano covers Appointment scheduling, Revel Systems covers iPad POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Milano and Revel Systems actually diverge.

Attributes where Milano and Revel Systems differ
AttributeMilanoRevel Systems
Starting price$69/month$99/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiPad, Web
Founded20142010

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 Milano

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client profiles
  • Styling notes
  • Photo gallery
  • Point of sale
  • Staff scheduling
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Only in Revel Systems

  • iPad POS
  • CRM
  • Employee management
  • Delivery management
  • Multi-location management
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • 7shifts

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Milano

  • Salon managementnot Revel Systems
  • Styling notesnot Revel Systems

Revel Systems

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Milano

Nothing recorded yet. See the Milano review.

Revel Systems

  • Requires 3-year contract with high early termination fees making it difficult to cancel
  • System crashes and glitches frequently, especially at high transaction volumes
  • Mandatory payment processing through Revel's Advantage processor with external processors heavily penalized
  • Customer support quality is poor with Level 1 support described as ineffective
  • Expensive upfront costs and numerous hidden fees for add-on features

Pricing, plan by plan

Milano

$69/month
  • Essentials$69/month
    • Scheduling
    • Client profiles
    • Styling notes
  • Professional$139/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • POS
    • Inventory

Revel Systems

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Revel Systems review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Milano if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client profiles.

Choose Revel Systems if

  • You need ipad pos.
  • You work on iPad, Web.
  • You also want crm.

Questions people ask

Is Milano or Revel Systems better?
Neither clearly leads. Milano starts at $69/month and Revel Systems at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Milano or Revel Systems?
Milano starts at $69/month and Revel Systems at $99/month.
Does Milano or Revel Systems run on more platforms?
Milano runs on Web, Ios, Android. Revel Systems runs on iPad, Web.
What is Milano best used for?
Milano is most often used for salon management, styling notes. Of those, salon management and styling notes are not what Revel Systems is typically brought in for.
What can Milano do that Revel Systems cannot?
Milano covers Appointment scheduling, Client profiles, Styling notes, Photo gallery. Revel Systems covers iPad POS, CRM, Employee management, Delivery management. Both handle Inventory management, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Revel Systems: What does Revel Systems cost?

Revel pricing starts around $99 per month per terminal with a minimum 3-year contract requirement. Customers also pay for additional features like reporting, workforce management, integrations, and Advantage payment processing which is typically mandatory.

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Revel Systems: How long does implementation take?

Revel implementation typically takes 2-4 weeks, including hardware setup, menu configuration, staff training, and system integration.

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Revel Systems: What integrations does Revel support?

Revel integrates with multiple payment processors through Stripe and Square connectors, plus accounting, payroll, and ecommerce solutions. Payment gateways vary by region.

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Revel Systems: What are Revel's contract terms?

Revel requires a minimum 3-year contract with high early termination fees. Use of Revel's Advantage payment processing is typically mandatory, and using outside processors is heavily penalized or not allowed.

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