Yakuma vs Revo XEF
iPad-centric restaurant TPV with emphasis on integrations.
See the complete breakdown of how Yakuma compares to Revo XEF across every dimension that matters for your business.
Complete Feature Comparison
| Dimension | Revo XEF | Yakuma |
|---|---|---|
| Data ownership | Vendor-owned cloud. Your data lives in Revo's infrastructure, subject to their terms. | Customer-owned infrastructure. Your data, your servers (on-premise, private cloud, or your cloud account). |
| Deployment model | Cloud-only. No option for on-premise or private cloud deployment. | On-premise, private cloud, or customer cloud. You choose where your systems run. |
| Cloud provider choice | Vendor-imposed. You use Revo's cloud infrastructure with no alternatives. | AWS, Azure, GCP, or customer choice. Deploy on your preferred cloud provider. |
| Exit strategy | Limited / vendor-dependent. Leaving means losing access to your data and configurations. | Full data ownership and portability. Export everything, switch anytime, no data hostage. |
| IT governance | Limited. May not comply with enterprise IT policies or data residency requirements. | Designed for enterprise IT policies. Full compliance with corporate security, data residency, and governance. |
| Platform | iPad-centric restaurant TPV with emphasis on integrations. | All Windows-based PCs supported equally. |
| Delivery | Strong integrations with Glovo/UberEats/JustEat and similar platforms. | Same level plus multi-country aggregator mix and internal delivery orchestration. |
| Scope | Focused on restaurants and hospitality; some hotel integrations. | F&B plus full retail + tickets in the same backend. |
| Chains | Good fit for chains, especially Iberia/Europe. | Engineered for international chains and franchises operating across many regulatory environments. |
| Franchise support | Chain support available but limited native franchisor/franchisee governance. | 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 | iPad app primarily. Limited cross-platform and custom options. | 100% custom native apps for iOS and Android. Hybrid apps also available. |
| Smart-watch & Smart-TV apps | Not available. | Native apps for Apple Watch, WearOS, and Smart-TV displays for kitchen and customer screens. |
| Source code protection | No source code escrow. | Full source code deposited with a public notary for complete business protection. |
| Hardware freedom | Primarily iPad/iOS focused. | Works on any Windows PC (any version). Full hardware freedom. |
Why Choose Yakuma Over Revo XEF
Global by Design
Unlike Revo XEF, 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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