Compare · Shift4 (Revel) vs Servio
Shift4 (Revel) vs Servio: an honest comparison for UK venues
Revel is now part of Shift4, and Revel’s website redirects to Shift4. Shift4 sells restaurant POS with its own payments, and its SkyTab restaurant POS is now called Shift4 Dine. Servio publishes its UK plans and runs on devices you already own.
Prices checked 28 October 2026; card rates are an estimate; confirm the current UK package with Shift4.
Disclosure: Servio is our product. Every figure is a published detail or a marked estimate you can confirm with each provider.
The short version
Shift4 says Shift4 Dine’s monthly fee includes POS software, hardware and 24/7 support; UK pricing starts at £39/month. Servio publishes plan and add-on prices and supports compatible devices. Compare the complete package; published prices do not remove the need to configure menus, payments and staff.
| Criterion | Servio | Shift4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Fixed £/month, published on the website | Shift4 Dine pricing starts at £39/month; Shift4 says its monthly fee includes POS software and hardware (lifetime warranty), £0 upfront; card rates not published; independent UK card-machine trackers put typical small-business in-person rates at 1.5%–2.5%, as cited by Business Expert (October 2026) |
| Hardware | Compatible devices you own; any card reader, with payments recorded in Servio manually; a supported Stripe reader can be set up for integrated payments | Shift4 says POS hardware is included in the monthly fee, with a lifetime warranty; its range lists a workstation, the Shift4 Duo handheld, a kitchen display and a kiosk, so check which the £39 covers |
| Onboarding | Self-serve initial setup; service readiness depends on your venue | Shift4 lists shipping and installation as included; confirm the timeline |
| Contract | Rolling monthly or annual; terms apply | Confirm term, renewal and exit conditions |
| QR ordering & KDS | QR and one kitchen station from Starter; routing by plan/add-on | Shift4 lists a QR code solution among included features and sells a kitchen display; check what the £39 package covers |
| Positioning | Independent UK cafés, restaurants, dessert lounges, takeaways, food trucks | Confirm the UK package for your venue count |
Comparison based on publicly available information and typical configurations. Shift4’s offering varies by plan, hardware and region, so always check current details with Shift4 directly.
Who is Servio best for?
Servio may suit food-led independents and groups wanting published plans with connected POS, QR and kitchen tickets. Enterprise includes five venues with central menus and cross-venue reporting; specialist requirements still need to be tested.
Where Shift4 fits
Shift4 fits an operator that wants POS and card processing from one payments company, including existing Revel customers. Shift4 bought Revel in 2024, Revel’s website now redirects to Shift4, and its SkyTab restaurant POS is now called Shift4 Dine. Shift4 Dine’s UK pricing starts at £39/month, and Shift4 says the monthly fee includes POS software and hardware with £0 upfront (checked 28 October 2026); card processing is separate, so check how many devices the £39 covers. Sources: Shift4 Dine announcement, Shift4 to buy Revel.
How much does Shift4 cost compared with Servio?
Compare Shift4 Dine’s monthly fee, the devices it covers, any extra devices and its card rate at your volume with the relevant Servio plan, additional venues, supported devices and fees. A monthly price alone does not establish the total cost.
How do I switch from Shift4 to Servio?
Check your existing notice period and export the records you need. Import your menu as a draft, review items, prices, modifiers and verified allergen information, then test devices, payments and kitchen tickets during a quiet service. Keep a fallback; timing depends on your venue. Read migrating your menu without the headache.
What is included in every Servio plan?
Every plan includes connected POS, QR ordering, a single kitchen station, loyalty and basic reporting. Growth adds tables, reservations, inventory, multi-station routing and advanced analytics; Enterprise adds central group tools. Prices, payment processing, extra venues and eligible add-ons are separate components of the full budget. Read cloud POS till, QR table ordering, kitchen display, owner analytics, pricing page, comparison page, UK POS cost guide.
Compare costs before you switch
Read the best UK restaurant POS systems 2026 comparison, the restaurant POS cost guide, and how we calculate every figure.
Common questions
How is Servio's pricing different from Shift4's?
Servio publishes its plans and eligible add-ons; Shift4 Dine starts at £39/month in the UK, Shift4 says its monthly fee includes hardware, and its card rates are not published. Compare implementation, equipment, licences, feature inclusions and payment fees, with the same assumptions for both.
Can Servio handle multi-site operations like Shift4?
Servio Growth supports up to three venues with paid extras; Enterprise includes five venues and adds central menus and cross-venue reporting. Verify the specific group, integration and permission workflows you need against the current product.
How long does setup take compared to an enterprise POS?
Servio setup is self-serve, so the time depends on your menu, devices and payment checks rather than an implementation project. Create your account, confirm your email and review your plan. Add your business details, then confirm your free trial in Stripe Checkout. Complete regional setup to open the dashboard. Finish setup then walks you through five steps: Menu and prices, Card payments and payouts, Till device, Tables and QR codes, and a Test order. Prepare the workflows you need and test them before taking live orders. A setup call is optional; timing depends on the menu, equipment and payment verification.