Lavu vs Square Online
Lavu
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| Figure | Lavu | Square Online |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Restaurant Billing Software | 7.9 (#7) | 7.7 (#13) |
| Spec score · POS Software | 7.8 (#7) | 7.7 (#9) |
| Spec score · iPad POS | 8.0 (#9) | 7.7 (#14) |
| Spec score · Point of Sale POS software | 7.8 (#13) | 7.7 (#16) |
| Spec score · Restaurant Table Management Software | 7.9 (#21) | 7.9 (#24) |
| Spec score · Restaurant POS Software | 7.7 (#23) | 7.7 (#28) |
| Spec score · Restaurant Management Software | 7.7 (#23) | 7.8 (#19) |
| Spec score · Food Truck POS Software | 7.7 (#18) | 7.7 (#20) |
| Founded | 2010 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | 6614 Gulton Ct NE, Unit B, Albuquerque, NM 87109, United States | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Security | Lavu says its POS software and card readers purchased through Lavu are PCI compliant, and Lavu Pay customers receive PCI compliance support through their card reader and CardConnect account. | Square says it maintains PCI certification and provides end-to-end encryption for card-present payments. |
| Support | Lavu advertises 24/7 customer support and says customers reach a real person without support tickets or handoffs. | Square support is available by phone, email, live chat, and social media, and the Online support center includes setup and troubleshooting resources. |
Plans
Square Online
- Square FreeFree
- Square Plus$49 a month
- Square Premium$149 a month
- Square ProPriced on request
In their own words
Square Online
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