Lightspeed
Retail and restaurant POS for growth-stage businesses
Lightspeed offers cloud-based POS for retail and food service with inventory management, staff scheduling, customer loyalty, and multi-location support.
| Pricing from | £99 per month per location |
| Best for | Multi-location retailers and growing restaurant chains |
| Website | www.lightspeedhq.com |
Company facts
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Canada |
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube |
| Brand colour | #191513 |
Facilities and features
- Published pricing
- Free trial
- API
- Integrations
What stands out
The product enables users to buy wholesale from top brands and sync orders instantly.
“Buy wholesale from top brands and sync orders instantly to your point of sale.”Lightspeed, own website
The product accepts payments anywhere and helps businesses get paid faster.
“Accept payments anywhere, get paid faster and save hours on reconciliation.”Lightspeed, own website
Worth knowing
The product does not serve the Powersports, Marine, or Recreational Vehicle industries.
“We apologize for the inconvenience, but Lightspeed does not serve the Powersports, Marine, or Recreational Vehicle industries.”Lightspeed, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- Strong inventory and multi-location management
- Integrated staff scheduling and payroll features
- Higher monthly costs than some competitors
- Implementation can require significant setup time
Appears in
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NetSuite92.73Toast90.3RANKINGfull ranking →How Lightspeed ranks
#4 in Best kitchen display systems
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 14; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 20.
“Point of Sale Order Anywhere Advanced Insights Inventory Lightspeed Tableside Payments Accounting Lightspeed AI New Kitchen Display System New Lightspeed Pulse Reservations New Tasks New Tempo New Hardware Integrations Capital Benchmarks & Trends Workforce & Payroll Pricing Golf Tee Sheet”Lightspeed, own website
#5 in Best online ordering systems
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 14; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 20.
“BPL Digital Online Ordering Online Ordering Brightpearl by Sage”Lightspeed, own website
Alternatives to Lightspeed
| Do Your Order The most mobile-friendly all-in-one restaurant solution | #1 in Best kitchen display systems | 96.0 |
| ePOSmatic Automate your restaurant from one screen with a powerful all-in-one solution | #2 in Best kitchen display systems | 94.0 |
| INFI The restaurant growth platform | #3 in Best kitchen display systems | 94.0 |
 LoyverseFree POS system that powers your whole business | #5 in Best kitchen display systems | 92.0 |
 SalesPlaySeamless billing, inventory, CRM and AI-powered analytics platform | #6 in Best kitchen display systems | 92.0 |
 EatOSThe operating system for the modern restaurant | #7 in Best kitchen display systems | 90.0 |
Questions about Lightspeed
How much does Lightspeed cost?
Lister lists Lightspeed's pricing as: £99 per month per location.
Who is Lightspeed best for?
Lightspeed is best for multi-location retailers and growing restaurant chains.
Where does Lightspeed rank?
Lightspeed is ranked #4 in Best kitchen display systems (Lister Score 94.0), #5 in Best online ordering systems (Lister Score 94.0), #5 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems (Lister Score 85.7), #5 in Top 10 POS Systems (Lister Score 85.7) and #5 in Top 10 Retail Management Software (Lister Score 85.7).
What are the best alternatives to Lightspeed?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Do Your Order (#1 in Best kitchen display systems), ePOSmatic (#2 in Best kitchen display systems) and INFI (#3 in Best kitchen display systems).
Where is Lightspeed based?
Lightspeed is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and was founded in 2005.
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