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Revel Systems vs Uber Eats

Revel Systems logo

Revel Systems

Food & Restaurant

Cloud-based iPad POS for enterprise

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Uber Eats logo

Uber Eats

Food & Restaurant

Global food delivery marketplace

From
$15/order
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Revel Systems requires 3-year contract with high early termination fees making it difficult to cancel; Uber Eats high commission rates ranging from 15% to 30% per delivery eat into restaurant profit margins
  • They diverge on capability: Revel Systems covers iPad POS, Uber Eats covers Global reach.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Revel Systems and Uber Eats actually diverge.

Attributes where Revel Systems and Uber Eats differ
AttributeRevel SystemsUber Eats
Starting price$99/month$15/order
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
PlatformsiPad, WebWeb, 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 Revel Systems

  • iPad POS
  • Inventory management
  • CRM
  • Employee management
  • Delivery management
  • Multi-location management
  • 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.

Revel Systems

  • 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.

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

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

Revel Systems

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Revel Systems 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 Revel Systems if

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

Choose Uber Eats if

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

Questions people ask

Is Revel Systems or Uber Eats better?
Neither clearly leads. Revel Systems 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, Revel Systems or Uber Eats?
Revel Systems starts at $99/month and Uber Eats at $15/order.
Does Revel Systems or Uber Eats run on more platforms?
Revel Systems runs on iPad, Web. Uber Eats runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Uber Eats cannot?
Revel Systems covers iPad POS, Inventory management, CRM, Employee management. Uber Eats covers Global reach, Delivery network, Order management, Promotional tools. Both handle 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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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