Compare Rakuten Ready vs Bluedot
A Predictive Technology Alternative: Order for Pickup That Works
A Side-by-Side Review: Rakuten Ready and Bluedot Order Ahead Technology
Deliver exceptional order ahead experiences by using predictive technology to know when a customer arrives. Bluedot provides highly accurate location detection without expensive hardware or costly battery drain.
Choose Bluedot today and get:
- Free migration from Rakuten Ready in less than a week
- Frictionless Order for Pickup
- Predictive Arrival Technology (Tempo)
- In-Store Screens for Arrival Notifications
- Robust Network of Partners for Unified Tech Stack
Geofencing Platform Comparison
Bluedot is the preferred order ahead and predictive technology alternative to Rakuten Ready by brands such as Dunkin’, KFC, Red Rooster, Oporto, and more!
| Features | Bluedot | Rakuten Ready |
| Platform Migration | Free for Rakuten Customers | No |
| Location Detection Precision | 10 meters | 100+ meters |
| Place Coverage (Points of Interest – POI) | 150M | Unknown |
| Detect Mode of Transportation | Yes | No |
| Drive Speeds and Headings | Yes | No, Headings Only |
| Detect Arrival & Departure | Yes | No, Arrival Only |
| Dwell Time | Yes | No |
| Instant, On-Device Processing | Yes | No (Slower, Server Side) |
| Overlapping, Complex Polygons for Complex Use Cases | Yes | No |
| Supports hands-free transactions for End User (e.g. Automated Checkin, Tolling) | Yes | No |
| Differentiate Between Drive-thru & Walk-ins | Yes | No |
| Cloud Partners & Integrations (Salesforce, Oracle, Adobe) | Yes | No |
| Integration Partners (Braze, Airship, mParticle, etc.) | Yes | No |
| Enterprise-Level Scale – Support High Volume Check-ins | Yes | No |
| Low Latency for Real Time Engagement (Instant Triggers) | Yes | No |
| Power Gamification Campaigns | Yes | No |
| Preserve Mobile Battery, Without Compromising Accuracy or Latency | Yes | No |
| Privacy-Friendly Permissions – Compatible With Foreground Use Cases | Yes | No |
| Time- and Distance-Based Arrival Prediction Technology | Yes | Yes |
| Location-Based Commerce & Payments (POS compatible) | Yes | Yes |
| iOS & Android SDK | Yes | Yes |
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know.
See for Yourself.
Speak to a Bluedot location expert today to learn more.