Revel Systems Alternative
The all-in-one Revel Systems alternative
Get cloud EPOS with 0% commission online ordering, your own branded apps, KDS and loyalty all included on a simple monthly plan, with no 3-year lock-in.
The catch with Revel Systems
Powerful, but locked behind 3-year contracts, add-on fees and quote-only pricing
Revel is a capable iPad-based POS, but its best pricing requires a 3-year Revel Advantage contract with a minimum of two terminals, and contracts are widely reported to auto-renew with steep early-termination fees (double the amount remaining or $15,000, whichever is higher; real customers report $2,735-$7,000+). Core extras restaurants expect - online ordering, kitchen display, and loyalty - are paid add-ons priced only by quote, on top of an implementation fee from around $674 and Revel Advantage processing of roughly 2.49% + $0.15 per transaction. Reviewers also flag a steep learning curve, and following Shift4's 2024 acquisition the product is being folded into SkyTab, adding uncertainty about Revel's roadmap.
Revel Systems pricing
Revel doesn't publish prices, but plans typically start around $99 per terminal/month billed annually on a 3-year Revel Advantage contract (minimum two terminals), plus an implementation fee from about $674 and in-house payment processing of roughly 2.49% + $0.15 per transaction, with online ordering, KDS and loyalty sold as quote-based add-ons.
Why switch
Run your whole venue on RestApp
Take orders directly, keep your margin and your customers, and run ordering and your point of sale from one platform.
POS + ordering in one
A cloud EPOS with commission-free online ordering built in, not a bolt-on.
0% commission ordering
Take direct orders from your own site and apps with no per-order cut.
Your own site & apps
Branded website and native iOS & Android apps, included.
E-menu & QR ordering
Let guests scan, order and pay from the table.
Inventory & recipes
Track stock and food cost, with recipes mapped to products.
24/7 free support
Real help with setup, migration and growth, any time.
At a glance
Revel Systems vs RestApp
| Feature | Revel Systems | RestApp |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-based, manage anywhere | Yes (iPad-based cloud POS) | |
| Commission-free online ordering built in | Paid add-on (Online Ordering XT) | Included |
| Your own branded customer apps | Branded ordering via paid add-on; no native iOS/Android apps included | Included |
| E-menu / QR table ordering | Limited (add-on, not core QR ordering) | |
| Kitchen Display System | Paid add-on | |
| Inventory & recipe management | Yes (ingredient-level) |
Questions & Answers
How much does Revel Systems cost compared to RestApp? +
Revel doesn't publish pricing, but its plans typically start around $99 per terminal/month when billed annually, and that rate requires a 3-year Revel Advantage contract with a minimum of two terminals. On top of that you pay an implementation fee from about $674, in-house payment processing of roughly 2.49% + $0.15 per transaction, and extra quote-based fees for add-ons like online ordering, kitchen display and loyalty. RestApp uses simple monthly plans with online ordering, your own branded apps, e-menu/QR ordering, KDS, inventory and loyalty included, and 0% commission on your orders.
Is online ordering included with Revel, or is it commission-free? +
Revel's online ordering (Online Ordering XT) is a paid add-on, not part of the base POS, and its price is quoted on a case-by-case basis rather than published. It does let you take direct orders through your own website or app, so it isn't a 30%-commission marketplace - but you pay for it as an extra module plus payment processing. With RestApp, commission-free (0%) online ordering, your own branded website and native iOS/Android apps are built in to your monthly plan, not bolted on.
What's the catch with Revel's contracts and cancellation? +
Revel's lowest pricing is tied to a 3-year Revel Advantage contract, and customers widely report that contracts auto-renew and carry steep early-termination fees - commonly cited as double the amount remaining on the contract or $15,000, whichever is higher, with real customers reporting charges from around $2,735 to $7,000+. RestApp doesn't lock you into a multi-year POS contract; it runs on simple monthly plans, so you're not penalized for leaving.
Does Revel give me my own branded customer apps, KDS and loyalty like RestApp? +
Partly, but most of those come as separate paid add-ons. Revel's Online Ordering XT can power ordering on your own website or app, and it offers a kitchen display system and loyalty program - but online ordering, KDS, loyalty and gift cards are all add-on modules priced by quote rather than included. RestApp bundles your own branded website plus native iOS and Android apps, e-menu/QR table ordering, a Kitchen Display System, inventory and recipe management, and loyalty and promotions into one platform with 24/7 support.
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