Software · head to head
Talech vs Revel Systems
The short version
- Only Talech has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Talech iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows support; Revel Systems requires 3-year contract with high early termination fees making it difficult to cancel
- They diverge on capability: Talech covers Cloud POS, Revel Systems covers iPad POS.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Talech and Revel Systems actually diverge.
| Attribute | Talech | Revel Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iPad | iPad, Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Talech
- Cloud POS
- Menu management
- Table layouts
- Inventory tracking
- Reporting
- Elavon payments
- Android support
Only in Revel Systems
- iPad POS
- Inventory management
- CRM
- Delivery management
- Multi-location management
- Xero
- 7shifts
- DoorDash
Both cover
- Employee management
- QuickBooks
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Talech
- Point of Sale
- Order Management
- Inventory Control
- Staff Scheduling
Revel Systems
- 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.
Talech
- iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows support
- Limited offline functionality for disconnected operations
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
Talech
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Talech review.
Revel Systems
$99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Revel Systems review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Talech if
- You need cloud pos.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iPad.
- You also want menu management.
Choose Revel Systems if
- You need ipad pos.
- You work on iPad, Web.
- You also want inventory management.
Questions people ask
- Is Talech or Revel Systems better?
- Neither clearly leads. Talech 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, Talech or Revel Systems?
- Talech has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Talech and $99/month for Revel Systems.
- Does Talech or Revel Systems run on more platforms?
- Talech runs on iPad. Revel Systems runs on iPad, Web.
- Can I use Talech for free?
- Yes. Talech has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Revel Systems starts at $99/month.
- What is Talech best used for?
- Talech is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling.
- What can Talech do that Revel Systems cannot?
- Talech covers Cloud POS, Menu management, Table layouts, Inventory tracking. Revel Systems covers iPad POS, Inventory management, CRM, Delivery management. Both handle Employee management, QuickBooks, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Talech: Does Talech have a free plan?
Talech offers a Mobile plan at $0 per month for very small operators, but with limited features. Standard features start at $29 per month for the Starter plan.
SourceRevel 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.
SourceTalech: What devices does Talech support?
Talech is an iPad-based POS system that works with iPad Pro, Air, and Mini models, and is compatible with various peripherals including card readers, receipt printers, and barcode scanners.
SourceRevel Systems: How long does implementation take?
Revel implementation typically takes 2-4 weeks, including hardware setup, menu configuration, staff training, and system integration.
SourceRevel 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.
SourceRevel 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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