Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHelcim vs Lavu
What both publish
| Fact | Helcim | Lavu |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists Helcim as founded in 2006. | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Helcim lists its primary headquarters at 440 2 Ave SW, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9, Canada. | 6614 Gulton Ct NE, Unit B, Albuquerque, NM 87109, United States |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | Its integrations page lists services including OpenTable, QuickBooks, Xero, Restaurant365, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats. |
| Product | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. | Lavu describes itself as a restaurant operating system connecting POS, payments, labor, and reporting. |
Helcim plans
- Helcim payment processingFree
- Helcim platformFree
- Recurring payments$0.40 a month
- 4G wireless data$7 a month
- Helcim Card Reader$199, paid once
- Helcim Smart Terminal$349, paid once
Lavu plans
- Insights$49 a month
- Automation$99 a month
- Autopilot$199 a month
Pick Helcim if…
Helcim suits small businesses that need to accept payments in person and through online, invoice, or virtual-terminal workflows. It may also suit merchants seeking recurring billing, ACH acceptance, or integrations with accounting and ecommerce tools.
Pick Lavu if…
Lavu suits restaurant operators looking to bring POS, payments, labor, and reporting into one system. Its listed markets range from coffee shops and food trucks to full-service restaurants and wineries.