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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (90.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$59.00 Per Month
Free
Lavu
Star Rating
(103)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$59.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSquare Point of Sale
Star Rating
(1,155)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Square Point of Sale excels in credit card payments with a score of 9.5, while Lavu's score of 8.4 indicates it may not be as robust in this area. Reviewers mention that Square's seamless integration with various payment methods enhances transaction efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Square Point of Sale offers superior reporting and analytics capabilities, scoring 9.6 compared to Lavu's 8.5. Users appreciate Square's detailed insights into sales trends and customer behavior, which help in making informed business decisions.
- Users on G2 highlight that Square's ease of use is a significant advantage, with a score of 9.5, while Lavu's score of 8.5 suggests a steeper learning curve. Reviewers say that Square's intuitive interface allows for quick onboarding of new staff.
- Reviewers mention that Lavu shines in employee management, scoring 9.2, compared to Square's 8.6. Users report that Lavu's features for tracking employee hours and managing schedules are particularly beneficial for restaurant operations.
- G2 users report that Square Point of Sale's inventory management features are more comprehensive, scoring 8.8, while Lavu's score of 7.3 indicates limitations. Reviewers say that Square's low-stock alerts and product categorization help maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Users say that Lavu's table management features, scoring 8.4, are well-received, especially in busy restaurant environments, while Square's score of 8.3 suggests it may not be as effective in managing dining layouts. Reviewers mention that Lavu's ability to handle reservations and optimize seating arrangements is a key advantage.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lavu
Starter
$59.00
Per Month
Hit the Ground Running
- Lavu POS with 1 Terminal Included
- Lavu Pay
- Cash Discount Program
Square Point of Sale
Square Free
Free
The essentials your business needs to sell in-person, online, over the phone, or out in the field. Only pay when you take a payment.
- Processing fees: 2.6% + 15¢ for every tap, dip, or swipe
- Online Processing: 3.3% + 30¢ per transaction
- POS app for any payment
Free Trial
Lavu
No trial information availableSquare Point of Sale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
81
9.3
951
Ease of Use
8.5
81
9.4
968
Ease of Setup
7.5
56
9.3
426
Ease of Admin
8.1
56
9.2
350
Quality of Support
7.8
78
8.7
801
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
55
9.1
340
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
77
8.9
929
Features by Category
Contract Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.2
19
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Contract Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
POS
Not enough data
9.6
283
Not enough data
8.1
158
Not enough data
8.9
199
Not enough data
9.1
226
Not enough data
9.5
263
Marketing
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
8.3
172
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
200
Not enough data
8.6
158
Not enough data
9.1
232
Not enough data
8.7
169
Administration
8.8
38
8.9
58
7.3
23
8.6
49
8.5
17
8.5
34
8.1
29
8.8
47
8.5
38
9.6
61
7.6
14
8.7
45
Meal Service
8.5
29
9.6
59
8.4
29
Feature Not Available
8.5
34
8.8
48
8.8
35
9.3
40
8.3
22
9.1
41
Billing
Not enough data
9.4
22
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.5
14
Dunning
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.6
14
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.8
15
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.2
17
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.4
12
8.9
19
8.9
11
8.9
16
Back Office
9.2
10
8.1
16
9.2
12
7.7
14
9.2
11
8.8
19
8.3
9
8.1
16
Front of Office
9.4
12
9.8
21
8.9
9
8.1
14
9.0
12
9.4
14
Feature Not Available
6.5
12
Platform Data
9.6
12
9.1
19
Agentic AI - Restaurant Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
8.5
76
Bill Processing
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
77
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Notifications
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Settings
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Personalization
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Integrations
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payment
Not enough data
9.4
53
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
7.2
46
Not enough data
6.8
45
Not enough data
7.6
49
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.0
48
Checkout
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
7.7
49
Not enough data
8.9
49
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.1
48
Reporting and analytics
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.6
47
Customer Management
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
8.4
48
Team Management
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.6
47
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
7.9
47
Help and support
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
7.3
47
Not enough data
7.4
48
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.2
47
Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Integrations
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Transactions
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Workflows
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Agentic AI - Accounts Receivable Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lavu and Square Point of Sale are categorized as Restaurant POS and Restaurant Management
Unique Categories
Lavu has no unique categories
Square Point of Sale is categorized as Accounts Receivable, Retail Management Software, Appointment Reminder, Billing, Contract Management, Multichannel Retail, Online Appointment Scheduling, Subscription Billing, and Retail POS
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lavu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Square Point of Sale
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Restaurants
42.7%
Food & Beverages
19.8%
Hospitality
9.4%
Accounting
3.1%
Wine and Spirits
2.1%
Other
22.9%
Retail
12.9%
Food & Beverages
9.8%
Restaurants
4.5%
Arts and Crafts
4.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.3%
Other
65.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Does Lavu only work on iOS devices?
2 Comments
Official Response from Lavu
Currently, Lavu only operates on Apple devices. But, check back for a new release coming at the end of May 2018 offering a solution for Android. Read more
Does Lavu require a contract?
1 Comment
Official Response from Lavu
There is no required contract with Lavu, we are all about giving our customers the freedom to succeed. Read more
Is there a large amount of money due up front?
1 Comment
Official Response from Lavu
Not at all. While you can choose to pay annually to secure a cheaper rate, many Lavu customers choose our monthly plan which requires no lump sum. If you...Read more
Which Square Reader is right for my business?
1 Comment
KD
I would avoid Square in favor of using the Merchant Services of your bank or Authorize.net. Both are better options than Square because Square will close...Read more
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