Cloud Infrastructure Analytics: Comparing Access2Pay & Revel

Access2Pay is a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solution that provides maximum efficiency and flexibility for retailers of all kinds and on every scale. Our solution holds its own in a highly competitive industry, in which there are many similar systems on offer. We have previously compared the features and functions of Access2Pay to those of competing systems such as Clover POS, Square POS and others. In this article, we put Revel under the spotlight. Access2Pay vs Revel: how do they measure up? Let’s compare them feature by feature, and find out.

Before proceeding with our comparison, first a few essentials. Both Access2Pay and Revel are cloud-based POS systems. What is cloud infrastructure? This term refers to the hardware and software components that make up a cloud computing environment. Cloud-based systems enable the delivery of IT-based services and resources over the internet. There are several different types of cloud infrastructure, defined either by the type of service it delivers or the chosen deployment model. These include infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). POS solutions can fall into any or all of these categories.

Cloud infrastructure benefits include:

All POS systems have the same basic features, but they are not all alike in their design. These features include inventory management, sales management, customer management, reporting and analytics. In addition to these, another important feature is the solution’s ability to integrate with other software, such as accounting packages.

Access2Pay provides powerful and flexible tools to help you track and manage your inventory in real time. You can monitor your stock levels at any given moment, tracking inventory movements across all your sales locations and platforms. You don’t even need to be at the specific location in question. The cloud-based inventory management system enables you to monitor your inventory remotely, from anywhere in the world. You can also set up the system to alert you when stock numbers get too low, and even instruct the system to send automatic replenishment orders to your supplier when key stock items reach a certain level.

Revel is quite similar in this regard. It gives users the ability to manage inventory for complex items in addition to simple ones. You can organize your inventory in categories that make sense to your business, making it easier to find. Revel also provides low-stock alerts, and an inventory management app to use on your mobile devices. Access2Pay enables stock management via mobile devices as well. All in all, inventory management seems to be relatively similar across both platforms. One thing that should be noted is that Revel is aimed primarily at restaurants and other food-service businesses. This is a market that Access2Pay does not target at all.

The key function of a POS system is to facilitate sales. A POS solution either needs to integrate with dedicated POS hardware or be flexible enough to work on mobile devices. Access2Pay and Revel are both quite well-equipped in this area. Access2Pay provides a way to integrate all your sales nodes and seamlessly integrates instore and e-commerce sales. You can also synchronize your POS with other software you use to run your business. Revel is similar, but again, it is more geared towards the food service industry.

Your POS system should go beyond simply facilitating sales. It should help you to establish and build relationships with your customers by capturing their information, tracking their purchase histories, and creating personalized marketing campaigns. Access2Pay includes a sophisticated customer management system that helps you to do precisely this. Revel offers features along similar lines, including the capacity to set up loyalty programs.

Both Access2Pay and Revel have well-developed reporting and analytics functions.

With Access2Pay, you can:

Revel POS also provides reporting functions on both its Point of Sale Station and Management Consoles. Reporting options include sales, inventory, employee and payment reports.

Access2Pay is extremely flexible and agnostic, being able to work on almost any hardware and integrate seamlessly with other software packages, including property management systems, library management systems, and databases. Revel POS integrates with all popular accounting packages, such as QuickBooks and Xero, as well as software that is specific to the food service industry, such as Eat App, WISK, Tanda, Revel Advantage, DoorDash, and Uber Eats.

How do Access2Pay and Revel compare when it comes to ease of use?

Access2Pay boasts an interface that is designed for intuitive use and customizability. Simplicity and integration are the keywords when it comes to our setup and interface. Our solution can be set up on a variety of hardware, and sales staff can be taught to use it with minimal training. Access2Pay also provides ongoing training and support to ensure that our customers always know how to make the most of their POS. 

Revel is also designed with simplicity in mind. It has an intuitive interface that requires minimal training, a wide range of customization options, and a suite of business management tools. Revel is intended for use on iOS tablets, making it a lightweight, mobile option. Access2Pay can also be used on iOS devices, but it can also operate on Android or Windows.

Both Access2Pay and Revel provide ongoing support and consultation once systems have been set up. Clients can call or email 24/7 and get solutions for any technical problems they may experience. The company has created an online FAQ, training and troubleshooting site called Revel University, which can help customers with the most common problems, hopefully avoiding the need to reach out to a consultant.

Access2Pay takes a “train the trainer” approach. When we supply and install your system, we provide comprehensive training to key members of your staff and give them the tools they need to train the rest of your staff. In this way, we make sure that you have an in-house Access2Pay expert. In addition, our consultants are always available to help with any problems that may arise.

Revel POS runs on a subscription-based model, generally charged per terminal. The fee ranges from about $99 per month. This varies depending on the features the user selects and the number of terminals. There is also an onboarding fee of $674. 

Access2Pay is much more flexible. You will notice that we don’t list any set rates on our website. Our fees vary depending on what you need from us. If you want the software set up on your mobile devices so you can run a small pop-up store, we will charge you differently than someone who is looking to install comprehensive POS terminals in several different stores, plus an e-commerce platform. We invite you to talk to us about the solutions we can offer and the fees attached.

Scalability and customization are vital requirements for today’s retailers. A POS system must be able to scale with a business and adapt to each retailer’s products and business model. How do Revel and Access2Pay line up on this criterion?

Access2Pay is designed to be the most flexible, customizable POS solution on the market. We have created an adaptable POS platform that can be customized for businesses large and small in industries such as:

We also integrate easily with all payment processors and gateways, and can set you up to accept whatever payment methods suit you best.

Revel has created a customizable platform that includes unique menu creation, multiple payment methods, and different ordering options. Since Revel is particularly designed for the food service industry, it includes a number of customizations unique to that sector, such as the ability to create custom menus, customer interfaces with unique branded looks and feels, and the ability to add modifiers to food and drink orders.

Both platforms are designed for scalability. Access2Pay grows easily with a retail business, expanding to accommodate new sales terminals and stores. The cloud-based platform makes it a good fit for growing businesses. Revel competes in this same space, providing a cloud-based platform that can be scaled up or down, depending on the needs of the business. 

Access2Pay and Revel have a lot of similarities in terms of features, scalability, support and customizability. If you were to choose between the two, what might the key criteria be?

Access2Pay is an extremely versatile, cloud-based POS platform that can be used with great success by retailers in a wide variety of industries. It is never a one-size-fits-all product. For each customer, we set up a customized version of our solution that is tailored to that specific business. Our solution is affordable, scalable, adaptable and easy to use, and it can be implemented on several different platforms, including Android and iOS mobile devices, Microsoft and macOS laptops and desktops, and purpose-built POS hardware.

Revel is a scalable, customizable POS solution designed for ease of use and mobile implementation. All a business owner needs is an iOS tablet, and they can start running their Revel POS system.

Although Access2Pay is perhaps the most user-friendly, adaptable POS on the market, it is not suitable for restaurants and other businesses in the food service industry. It is designed for retailers across a broad array of markets and business models, but it has not been designed with food service in mind.

On the whole, Revel is more limited in application than Access2Pay. It is primarily designed for the food service industry – restaurants, takeouts, food delivery services, etc. – although it can be used in certain specialist retail businesses as well. It is also limited to the iOS platform, which means that businesses would have to operate iPads or iPhones in order to run the software.

This is a basic summary of the benefits of Access2Pay vs. Revel. Access2Pay is a cloud-based POS solution suited to a wide variety of businesses. We provide comprehensive retail POS services to help our clients run their businesses efficiently and profitably. Our cloud-based software integrates with all payment gateways and processors, as well as accounting software and other tools you may need to run your business. Contact us for more information about our system and its benefits.