Comparison
Revel Systems vs RestApp
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At a glance
| 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) | |
| Loyalty & promotions | Paid add-on | Included |
| Multi-location & chains | ||
| Pricing model | ~$99/terminal/mo, 3-yr contract + add-ons | Simple monthly plans |
Revel Systems figures as published May 2026. RestApp plans on our pricing page.
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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