Full Comparison
Yakuma vs BDP
Spanish TPV for hospitality, trade, and bakery oriented to SMBs with traditional Windows architecture.
See the complete breakdown of how Yakuma compares to BDP across every dimension that matters for your business.
Complete Feature Comparison
| Dimension | BDP | Yakuma |
|---|---|---|
| Data ownership | Local databases. Customer owns data but limited portability and no modern cloud options. | Customer-owned infrastructure. Your data, your servers (on-premise, private cloud, or your cloud account). |
| Deployment model | Traditional desktop/Windows TPV with local databases. Cloud optional via add-ons. | On-premise, private cloud, or customer cloud. Modern, API-first architecture. |
| Cloud provider choice | Limited. Traditional local architecture with optional cloud add-ons from BDP. | AWS, Azure, GCP, or customer choice. Deploy on your preferred cloud provider. |
| Exit strategy | Moderate. Local data ownership but proprietary formats and limited export options. | Full data ownership and portability. Export everything, switch anytime, no data hostage. |
| IT governance | Limited. SMB-focused architecture not designed for enterprise IT policies. | Designed for enterprise IT policies. Full compliance with corporate security, data residency, and governance. |
| Sector coverage | Hospitality, trade, bakery, basic retail; oriented to Spanish SMBs. | All sectors + multi-vertical chains (supermarkets, fashion, electronics, salons, tickets, nightclubs, etc.) in one core. |
| Market focus | Very strong in Spain; optimized for local businesses. | Global chains + multi-country deployments (Spain, LATAM, GCC, US, Canada) with unified governance. |
| Architecture | Traditional desktop/Windows TPV with local databases; cloud optional via add-ons. | Cloud-native, distributed, API-first architecture with automatic sync and robust offline mode. |
| Fiscal compliance | Strong compliance with Spain local rules (VeriFactu, IVA Spain, local fiscal requirements). | Spain fiscal packs + LATAM, GCC, EU, multi-jurisdiction tax engines for chains expanding globally. |
| Customization | Configurable but limited; often requires local partner interventions. | Unlimited custom development included: workflow customization, scripting, automation hooks. |
| Integrations | Mostly local Spanish integrations; some hospitality hardware integrations. | Global ecosystem integrations: ERP (SAP, Microsoft, Oracle), ecommerce, delivery platforms, loyalty, BI, payments, logistics. |
| Multi-store / multi-brand | Works for small/medium chains with direct configuration. | Enterprise multi-store, multi-brand, multi-country orchestration with centralized catalogs and per-store overrides. |
| Franchise support | Basic multi-store. Not designed for complex franchise networks with multiple owners. | Native franchise architecture (franchisor/franchisee separation, multi-owner networks). Read more → Franchise POS |
| Hotel & Airport Operations | Not supported. Cannot integrate with hotel PMS systems for room charging or airport authority systems for compliance reporting. | Native integration with hotel PMS (room posting, guest identification) and airport compliance (boarding pass handling, authority reporting, revenue sharing). Read more → Regulated Environments |
| Native apps | Basic mobile companion apps. No custom native app development. | 100% custom native apps for iOS and Android. Hybrid apps also available for complex implementations. |
| Smart-watch & Smart-TV apps | Not available. | Native apps for Apple Watch, WearOS, and Smart-TV displays for kitchen screens, staff notifications, and signage. |
| Source code protection | No source code escrow or access options. | Full source code deposited with a public notary, ensuring business continuity and complete vendor independence. |
| Hardware | Typically Windows TPVs and approved peripherals. | Fully hardware-agnostic: any Windows PC (any version), kiosks, handhelds, thin clients. |
| ERP/CRM agnostic | Limited ERP integrations, primarily local Spanish systems. | 100% ERP/CRM agnostic: native integrations with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Salesforce, or any enterprise system. |
| Scalability | Suitable for SMBs and local chains. | Suitable for single stores AND global chains with 50 or 1,000+ locations. |
| TCO (total cost) | Low initial cost, but limited long-term scalability and modernization. | Lower long-term TCO through modular cloud architecture, flexible integrations, and no vendor lock-in. |
Why Choose Yakuma Over BDP
Global by Design
Unlike BDP, Yakuma was built from day one for multi-country operations with different taxes, currencies, languages, and fiscal requirements.
Deep Customization
Build your own workflows with scripting and configuration. Don't wait for vendor roadmaps to get the features your business needs.
No Vendor Lock-in
Choose your own hardware, payment providers, and integrations. Yakuma works with what you have, not what we sell.
Multi-Sector Platform
Retail, restaurants, salons, tickets, and more on a single platform. No need for separate systems for different business types.
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