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Sellfy vs Revel

Sellfy logo

Sellfy

Software

Ecommerce platform for creators and entrepreneurs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Revel logo

Revel

Software

iPad-based point of sale system

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sellfy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Sellfy every plan caps annual sales volume: $10k on Starter, $50k on Business and $200k on Premium; Revel mandatory use of Revel Advantage payment processing for new customers with no viable alternatives
  • They diverge on capability: Sellfy covers Physical & digital products, Revel covers iPad point of sale.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sellfy and Revel actually diverge.

Attributes where Sellfy and Revel differ
AttributeSellfyRevel
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiPad, iOS, Web
Founded20132010

Identical on both: 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 Sellfy

  • Physical & digital products
  • Membership/subscription sales
  • Email marketing
  • Marketing automation
  • Affiliate program
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • Multi-currency support

Only in Revel

  • iPad point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Customer profiles
  • Employee management
  • Sales analytics
  • Loyalty programs
  • Multi-location support
  • Payment processing

What people use each for

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

Sellfy

  • Selling digital downloads, subscriptions or print on demand goods from a hosted storefrontnot Revel
  • Running a small creator store without building a sitenot Revel

Revel

No use cases recorded yet. See the Revel review.

Where each one falls short

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

Sellfy

  • Every plan caps annual sales volume: $10k on Starter, $50k on Business and $200k on Premium
  • Exceeding the cap forces a plan upgrade rather than an overage charge, so growth is a step change in cost
  • Maximum file size per digital product is tied to the plan, at 10 GB, 15 GB and 20 GB
  • Email marketing credits are metered per plan, from 2,000 to 50,000
  • Cart abandonment, upselling and the affiliate programme all require the Business plan
  • Payment processing fees from PayPal or Stripe are charged on top of the subscription

Revel

  • Mandatory use of Revel Advantage payment processing for new customers with no viable alternatives
  • Long-term 3-year contracts with high early termination fees
  • Hidden fees for API access and mobile inventory management app not included in base pricing
  • Frequent system crashes and connectivity issues that disrupt operations
  • Limited ability to retrieve historical data after extended use of the system

Pricing, plan by plan

Sellfy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited products
    • Basic store
    • Email support
  • Pro$29/month
    • All Free features
    • Custom domain
    • Email marketing

Revel

$99/month
  • Standard$99/month
    • POS
    • Inventory management
    • Employee management
  • Premium$649/month
    • All standard features
    • Advanced integrations
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Sellfy if

  • You need physical & digital products.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want membership/subscription sales.
Sellfy review

Choose Revel if

  • You need ipad point of sale.
  • You work on iPad, iOS, Web.
  • You also want inventory management.
Revel review

Questions people ask

Is Sellfy or Revel better?
Neither clearly leads. Sellfy starts at Free and Revel at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sellfy or Revel?
Sellfy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sellfy and $99/month for Revel.
Does Sellfy or Revel run on more platforms?
Sellfy runs on Web. Revel runs on iPad, iOS, Web.
Can I use Sellfy for free?
Yes. Sellfy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Revel starts at $99/month.
What is Sellfy best used for?
Sellfy is most often used for selling digital downloads, subscriptions or print on demand goods from a hosted storefront, running a small creator store without building a site. Of those, selling digital downloads, subscriptions or print on demand goods from a hosted storefront and running a small creator store without building a site are not what Revel is typically brought in for.
What can Sellfy do that Revel cannot?
Sellfy covers Physical & digital products, Membership/subscription sales, Email marketing, Marketing automation. Revel covers iPad point of sale, Inventory management, Customer profiles, Employee management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Revel: Does Revel have a free trial?

Revel Systems does not offer a free trial for its standard POS plans. However, Revel+ premium subscriptions include a two-month free trial period.

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Revel: Can Revel work offline?

Yes. Revel uses hybrid architecture to run offline or on a local network, and Always On Mode enables credit card processing during internet outages. The only limitation is that you cannot verify if a credit card has declined until your connection is restored.

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Revel: Does Revel integrate with Shopify?

Yes. Revel integrates with Shopify to synchronize inventory levels, automatically transfer sales data, and manage both online and brick-and-mortar stores from a single dashboard.

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Revel: What are Revel's typical contract terms?

Revel typically requires 3-year contracts with high early termination fees (ETFs). Users report difficulty canceling and facing steep penalties if they exit before the contract period ends.

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Revel: Can I use my own payment processor with Revel?

New customers are almost always required to use Revel Advantage payment processing. Using an outside payment processor is typically not allowed or is heavily penalized.

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