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Lavu vs Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS
Both stand on restaurant billing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Lavu combines restaurant POS and operating functions with Marty’s reporting and automation options. The listed Marty plans have monthly prices, while prospective POS customers must book a demo for pricing details.
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Restaurants that need real-time order prioritization, station routing, and ticket timing should consider Simphony KDS. Its dedicated Express Station 400 adds kitchen-oriented display and connectivity details. Buyers seeking a listed price should look elsewhere, since pricing is available on request.
Visit Oracle MICROS Simphony KDSThe facts
| Lavu | Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Web | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Insights: $49 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lavu.com | oracle.com |
| On restaurant billing software | #15 of 26 | #19 of 26 |
Lavu: what it does well
- iPad POS with cloud service and detailed reports
- Online ordering, reservations, menus, and table management
- Marty provides overnight analysis and morning recommendations
- Six AI agents cover six restaurant functions
- Open API and listed third-party integrations
What to know first
- No free plan
- Autopilot requires Lavu POS
- POS pricing details require booking a demo
Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS: what it does well
- Routes orders to stations and tracks order status.
- Cook timings break tickets into preparation tasks.
- IP-54 display is designed for demanding kitchen conditions.
- More than 200 integrations are listed for Simphony.
- Direct delivery integrations include DoorDash and Uber Eats.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request.
- The KDS page does not specify a supported operating system.
- Bump bars and soundbar are optional accessories.
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