Why restaurants switch to Servire.
What makes Servire different from traditional POS systems? One price: Servire Pro costs €59 per month, including cloud TSE, DATEV export, unlimited devices and support. Traditional providers charge €100 to €300 per month, lock you in for 12 to 36 months and bill TSE, setup and modules separately. Servire runs on the iPhones and iPads you already own and can be canceled monthly.
The whole difference in two numbers.
€100-300per month
is what traditional providers charge. Add setup, TSE fees, module surcharges and a contract commitment of 12 to 36 months.
from €39per month
is where Servire starts. Solo brings TSE, DSFinV-K and DATEV for a single register; Pro costs €59 and adds unlimited devices and cash register reporting. Cancel monthly, and for trying things out, Servire Free stays free forever.
Compared in detail
Servire versus traditional POS systems, point by point. 22 criteria, no exceptions.
| Criterion | Servire | Traditional providers |
|---|---|---|
| Costs & Contract | ||
| Monthly price | Pro: €59, everything included (plans from €0 to €99) | Custom quotes, often €100-300 or more |
| Device billing | Unlimited devices at flat rate from Pro on | Billed per device / per license |
| Hidden costs | None, no setup, no service fees | Setup, training, modules often extra |
| Contract duration | Cancel monthly | Often 12-36 months commitment |
| Buying process | Start online instantly, no sales call | Quote requests, sales meetings, waiting periods |
| Hardware & Technology | ||
| Required hardware | Use existing iPhones & iPads | Proprietary terminals required |
| Operating system | Currently iOS (Apple). Android in development | Varies by provider: Android, iOS or proprietary systems |
| Hardware investment | From €0, use your own or your employees' devices | Often €1,000-5,000 for special hardware |
| Stability & reliability | Stable cloud infrastructure, no freezing | Frequent crashes and outages during peak hours |
| Offline operation | Yes, orders even without internet | Often only with permanent connection |
| Setup | Set up yourself, no technician appointment | Technician appointment, on-site installation |
| Updates | Automatically via the App Store | Manual or paid maintenance contract |
| Legal Compliance | ||
| TSE (Technical Security Device) | Cloud TSE included, no extra hardware | TSE stick or module often extra cost |
| DSFinV-K export | Included, tax audit ready | Partly only at extra cost |
| DATEV export | Included | Often an add-on module |
| KassenSichV-compliant | Fully compliant, incl. receipt signing | Depends on provider and plan |
| Features | ||
| Menu management | Simple web editor, changeable anytime | Often cumbersome or only through support |
| Payment provider | Free choice (e.g. SumUp, own solution) | Often tied to in-house payment provider |
| Employees & permissions | Unlimited employees, flexible permissions | Often limited or priced per user |
| Service & Data Privacy | ||
| Data storage | All data in the EU, GDPR-compliant | Varies by provider, sometimes outside the EU |
| 24/7 AI support | 24/7 AI chat right in the app, with access to your data | No intelligent instant help, just FAQ pages |
| Free trial | Yes, without payment details, start immediately | Often only after sales call or with credit card |
Costs & Contract
Monthly price
Device billing
Hidden costs
Contract duration
Buying process
Hardware & Technology
Required hardware
Operating system
Hardware investment
Stability & reliability
Offline operation
Setup
Updates
Legal Compliance
TSE (Technical Security Device)
DSFinV-K export
DATEV export
KassenSichV-compliant
Features
Menu management
Payment provider
Employees & permissions
Service & Data Privacy
Data storage
24/7 AI support
Free trial
Servire does it differently
Nine points where you feel the difference in everyday service.
Sales calls & quotes
ServireStart online instantly, no appointment needed
OthersRequest a quote first, then wait
Hidden extra costs
ServirePro: €59/month, everything included
OthersBase price + modules + setup + TSE ...
Long contract periods
ServireCancel monthly
Others12-36 months commitment
Per-device billing
ServireUnlimited devices at flat rate from Pro on
OthersEvery terminal costs extra
Proprietary hardware
ServireUse your own iPhones & iPads
OthersExpensive special terminals required
TSE as paid extra
ServireCloud TSE, DSFinV-K, DATEV included
OthersTSE stick & exports at extra cost
Crashes during peak hours
ServireStable cloud infrastructure & offline mode
OthersSystem freezes when it's busy
Support only until 6 PM
Servire24/7 AI chat + personal support
OthersCall center until 6 PM, then ticket
Forced payment provider
ServireFree choice, e.g. SumUp
OthersIn-house provider with 1-3% fee
„I'd been putting off the TSE for a long time. A friend told me it would be a huge hassle. It wasn't: Servire just handled it.“
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