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Lavu
iPad POS for restaurants and bars
As of 30 August 2026, Lavu starts at $99/month. Lavu is an iPad-based POS system designed specifically for restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Softwr lists it under Restaurants. Lavu is made by Lavu Inc., launched in 2010, available on iOS.
Overview
What Lavu does
Lavu is an iPad-based POS system designed specifically for restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. It offers features like split checks, happy hour pricing, tab management, and inventory tracking. Lavu is known for its ease of use and quick setup, serving over 60,000 businesses.
What people use it for
- Point of Sale
- Order Management
- Inventory Control
- Staff Scheduling
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Where it falls short
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- iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative
- Hardware costs are significant with devices starting at $700
- Limited offline functionality compared to some competitors
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Capabilities
Features
iPad POS
Split checks
Tab management
Happy hour pricing
Inventory tracking
Kitchen display
QuickBooks
Integration with QuickBooks
Xero
Integration with Xero
DoorDash
Integration with DoorDash
Uber Eats
Integration with Uber Eats
Ios support
Available on ios
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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What devices does Lavu support?
Lavu is iPad-based and works with iPad Pro, Air, and Mini models. It is compatible with peripherals from Ingenico, Magtek, and supports various receipt printers, cash drawers, and barcode scanners.
SourceDoes Lavu offer financing for hardware?
Yes. Lavu offers 0% no-interest financing on hardware for 3-year contracts, and supports both 1-year and 3-year contract terms.
SourceWhat is Lavu's pricing range?
Lavu monthly POS software costs range from $99 to $279 per month, with hardware starting at $700 and up to $1,500 for full systems.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Lavu
- Company
- Lavu Inc.
- Based in
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Founders
- Andy Lim, Corey Fiala
Timeline
Lavu over time
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Best Restaurants software for
Compare Lavu with
- TouchBistro
- Square for Restaurants
- Toast POS
- Aloha POS
- Heartland Restaurant
- Upserve
- Lightspeed Restaurant
- Revel Systems
- Talech
- CAKE POS
- Rezku POS
- SpotOn
- 7shifts
- Apicbase
- BentoBox
- Caviar
- Deliverect
- Deputy
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