From SumUp to Daevon: a real upgrade for your SME
SumUp is a fine starting point. As volume grows, you need transparent IC++ pricing, pre-authorizations, and one dashboard for POS and e-commerce — that's Daevon.
1,25% Four reasons SMEs leave SumUp
Android terminals, not just readers
SumUp readers stay entry-level. Daevon's standalone Android terminals add dedicated apps, table management, pre-authorizations, and built-in receipt printing.
One dashboard for everything
On SumUp, POS and online sales stay in separate worlds. Daevon brings every transaction, physical or digital, into one dashboard with automatic reconciliation.
Analytics beyond the basics
SumUp's reports stop at the basics. Daevon breaks every transaction down by channel, time slot, payment method, and net margin.
Pre-authorizations SumUp skips
Horeca and rental businesses need them, but SumUp doesn't support them. Daevon handles holds, pre-auths, and partial releases from the terminal or via API.
Every feature, side by side
What matters most for an SME ready to scale.
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | IC++ (0.35% – 0.85%) | 1.25% per transaction |
| Terminal Type | Professional standalone Android | Entry-level Bluetooth reader |
| Pre-authorizations | Supported (Horeca/Rental) | Not available |
| Omnichannel Dashboard | Unified POS + Web + App | Separate POS only |
| E-Invoicing | Native (SDI/AdE) | Not available |
| Accounting Reconciliation | Automatic with ERP/Software | Manual / CSV export |
The real bill, not the one on paper
- Transparent and trackable fee
- No cost for additional POS
- E-invoicing included
- Advanced reporting included
SumUp Flat Model - No visibility on interchange
- Hardware readers cost extra
- No advanced reports
- No accounting integration
Bank-grade protection, fintech pricing
PCI DSS Level 1
Daevon is certified at the highest PCI DSS level. SumUp handles security internally, with less transparency for the merchant.
Network Tokenization
Visa/Mastercard network tokenization cuts fraud by 26%. SumUp doesn't offer it.
Machine learning against fraud
Machine learning algorithms analyze every transaction and stop fraud attempts before they go through.
GDPR compliance built in
Data stays in European data centers, encrypted end to end. GDPR compliance is already there, no extra setup required.
Daevon or SumUp? It depends on where you're headed
Daevon is perfect if...
- You need professional POS with pre-authorizations
- You manage both physical stores and e-commerce
- You want transparent fees that decrease with volume
- You need automatic reconciliation with your ERP
- You want advanced reporting to optimize margins
SumUp might be enough if...
- You are a freelancer or a newly started micro-enterprise
- You only handle occasional in-person payments
- You don't need e-invoicing
- Your transaction volume is under €5,000/month
Frequently asked questions
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Does Daevon cost more than SumUp?
Does Daevon support contactless payments?
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Switch from SumUp to a POS built for your SME
Professional terminals, transparent fees, one dashboard for POS and e-commerce.