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Pop vs Revel Systems

Pop logo

Pop

Remote Work

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Revel Systems logo

Revel Systems

Food & Restaurant

Cloud-based iPad POS for enterprise

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pop has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Pop covers Screen sharing, Revel Systems covers iPad POS.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Pop and Revel Systems differ
AttributePopRevel Systems
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Chrome extension, DesktopiPad, Web
CategoryRemote WorkFood & Restaurant
Founded20202010

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 Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Chrome extension support

Only in Revel Systems

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

What people use each for

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

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot Revel Systems
  • Team Collaborationnot Revel Systems
  • Project Managementnot Revel Systems

Revel Systems

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop 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

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Revel Systems

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Revel Systems review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.
Pop review

Choose Revel Systems if

  • You need ipad pos.
  • You work on iPad, Web.
  • You also want inventory management.
Revel Systems review

Questions people ask

Is Pop or Revel Systems better?
Neither clearly leads. Pop starts at Free and Revel Systems at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pop or Revel Systems?
Pop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Pop and $99/month for Revel Systems.
Does Pop or Revel Systems run on more platforms?
Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop. Revel Systems runs on iPad, Web.
Can I use Pop for free?
Yes. Pop has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Revel Systems starts at $99/month.
What is Pop best used for?
Pop is most often used for video conferencing, team collaboration, project management. Of those, video conferencing and team collaboration are not what Revel Systems is typically brought in for.
What can Pop do that Revel Systems cannot?
Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface. Revel Systems covers iPad POS, Inventory management, CRM, Employee management.

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.

Source
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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