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Revel Systems vs Rezku POS

Revel Systems logo

Revel Systems

Food & Restaurant

Cloud-based iPad POS for enterprise

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Rezku POS logo

Rezku POS

Food & Restaurant

Modern restaurant POS with zero fees

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Rezku POS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Revel Systems requires 3-year contract with high early termination fees making it difficult to cancel; Rezku POS platform exclusivity: only available on iPad, excluding Android, Windows, and other platforms limiting deployment flexibility
  • They diverge on capability: Revel Systems covers iPad POS, Rezku POS covers Table management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Revel Systems and Rezku POS actually diverge.

Attributes where Revel Systems and Rezku POS differ
AttributeRevel SystemsRezku POS
Starting price$99/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiPad, WebiPad
Founded20102012

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Revel Systems

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

Only in Rezku POS

  • Table management
  • Online ordering
  • Kitchen display
  • Inventory
  • Reporting
  • Grubhub

Both cover

  • Delivery management
  • QuickBooks
  • DoorDash
  • Uber Eats
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Revel Systems

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

Rezku POS

  • 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.

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

Rezku POS

  • Platform exclusivity: only available on iPad, excluding Android, Windows, and other platforms limiting deployment flexibility
  • Payment processing lock-in: requires use of Rezku Pay proprietary payment processing with no ability to negotiate rates or switch
  • Hardware reliability issues: card readers have 30-day warranty with frequent connectivity issues and premature failures
  • Limited integration options: the list of integrations is solid but shorter than competitors with less third-party support
  • No free trial: requires sales team demos rather than offering self-service trial access

Pricing, plan by plan

Revel Systems

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Revel Systems review.

Rezku POS

Free
  • EssentialFree
    • All-in-one POS
    • Hardware included
  • Growth$49/month
    • Software only
    • Hardware purchased separately

Which should you pick?

Choose Revel Systems if

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

Choose Rezku POS if

  • You need table management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want online ordering.

Questions people ask

Is Revel Systems or Rezku POS better?
Neither clearly leads. Revel Systems starts at $99/month and Rezku POS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Revel Systems or Rezku POS?
Rezku POS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for Revel Systems and Free for Rezku POS.
Does Revel Systems or Rezku POS run on more platforms?
Revel Systems runs on iPad, Web. Rezku POS runs on iPad.
Can I use Rezku POS for free?
Yes. Rezku POS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Revel Systems starts at $99/month.
What is Revel Systems best used for?
Revel Systems is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling.
What can Revel Systems do that Rezku POS cannot?
Revel Systems covers iPad POS, Inventory management, CRM, Employee management. Rezku POS covers Table management, Online ordering, Kitchen display, Inventory. Both handle Delivery management, QuickBooks, DoorDash, Uber Eats.

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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Rezku POS: What platforms does Rezku POS support?

Rezku POS exclusively operates on iPad and does not support Android, Windows, or other platforms. This hardware exclusivity may limit deployment flexibility for some restaurants.

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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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Rezku POS: Does Rezku POS include online ordering?

Yes, Rezku POS includes white-label online ordering, which restaurants can brand and integrate into their own websites. It also includes delivery dispatch management capabilities.

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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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Rezku POS: What are Rezku's customer support hours?

Rezku provides 24/7 US-based customer support with quick response times through multiple channels including phone, chat, and email. Support is considered a standout strength of the platform.

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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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Rezku POS: Does Rezku lock you into their payment processing?

Yes, Rezku requires users to use their proprietary Rezku Pay payment processing. Users cannot negotiate rates or switch to a cheaper processor, which is a significant pricing lock-in.

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