Lightspeed
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Leading Point of Sale (POS) & Commerce Platform
How to Replace LightspeedOverview
Features
36 features across 21 categories
Analytics(1)
Forecasting, order recommendations and custom reporting capabilities
Automation(1)
Design ideal checkout process and increase efficiency, reduce human error and speed up processes
Core POS(1)
Highly configurable cloud-based POS platform for managing all aspects of business operations
Customer Management(1)
In-store and online loyalty programs connected to customer accounts to keep customers coming back
Financial(1)
Distribute freight and duty costs in product prices to get more accurate margins
Financial Services(1)
Cash advance program to help grow business with flexible repayment terms (available in select regions)
Industry Solutions(7)
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Integration(4)
Integration with accounting software to streamline financial operations
Powerful API to customize business operations and connect favorite tools with integrations
Integration with eCommerce platforms to streamline online sales
Integration with marketing software to streamline marketing operations
Inventory(2)
Order, track, update and sell stock within one unified system with automated POs and alerts
Sync purchase orders between NuORDER and Lightspeed to save time ordering, reordering and receiving
Mobile(2)
Take payments on iOS app and manage inventory and orders from mobile device (available in US, Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland, Netherlands)
Turn iOS or Android device into inventory management tool to count products, track inventory and fulfill orders
Multi-location(1)
Tools and reports configured for managing multiple store locations with centralized operations
Payments(2)
Process payments without leaving the POS system with unified payment processing
Unified payment processing with card-present rate of 1.5% and error reduction capabilities
Product Management(1)
Access accurate catalog information for over 5 million products to speed up product creation
Reporting(1)
Industry-leading insights and real-time visibility across entire operations with advanced sales, staff and inventory reports
Sales(1)
Seamless integration between in-store and online sales channels for retail businesses
Security(1)
Access all systems with one secure login for improved security and user convenience
Services(1)
Onboarding and professional service options available
Support(3)
Round-the-clock chat support from industry experts
Round-the-clock phone support from industry experts
Personalized onboarding and support from industry experts who know what it takes to succeed in your market
User Management(1)
Create specific custom roles to suit different staff across business with permission management
Wholesale(2)
Access to exclusive wholesale network to discover and connect with brands, place orders that sync with POS and automate product creation
Buy and manage wholesale directly within point of sale, discover new suppliers and streamline inventory
eCommerce(1)
Sell anywhere, to anyone across the internet and around the world with control from single platform
Pricing
Basic
- ✓Retail POS
- ✓1 register included
- ✓Integrated Payments
- ✓Inventory Management
- ✓Lightspeed NuORDER
- ✓NuORDER Catalog
- ✓PO Sync
- ✓Built-in eCommerce (Basic)
- ✓In-store and online loyalty
- ✓Advanced sales, staff and inventory reports
- ✓Accounting, eCommerce and marketing integrations
- ✓Mobile Scanner App
- ✓Lightspeed Payments (1.5% card-present rate)
- ✓24/7 Chat Support
- ✓24/7 Phone Support
- ✓Lightspeed Capital (Flexible repayment terms)
Core
- ✓Retail POS
- ✓1 register included
- ✓Integrated Payments
- ✓Inventory Management
- ✓Lightspeed NuORDER
- ✓NuORDER Catalog
- ✓PO Sync
- ✓Built-in eCommerce
- ✓In-store and online loyalty
- ✓Advanced sales, staff and inventory reports
- ✓Accounting, eCommerce and marketing integrations
- ✓Mobile Scanner App
- ✓Mobile Scanner POS App
- ✓Landed Costs
- ✓Insights (Forecasting, order recommendations & custom reporting)
- ✓API access
- ✓Workflows
- ✓Custom User Roles
- ✓SSO (Single Sign-ON)
- ✓Lightspeed Payments (1.5% card-present rate)
- ✓24/7 Chat Support
- ✓24/7 Phone Support
- ✓Lightspeed Capital (Flexible repayment terms)
Plus
- ✓Retail POS
- ✓1 register included
- ✓Integrated Payments
- ✓Inventory Management
- ✓Lightspeed NuORDER
- ✓NuORDER Catalog
- ✓PO Sync
- ✓Built-in eCommerce
- ✓In-store and online loyalty
- ✓Advanced sales, staff and inventory reports
- ✓Accounting, eCommerce and marketing integrations
- ✓Mobile Scanner App
- ✓Mobile Scanner POS App
- ✓Landed Costs
- ✓Insights (Forecasting, order recommendations & custom reporting)
- ✓API access
- ✓Workflows
- ✓Custom User Roles
- ✓SSO (Single Sign-ON)
- ✓Lightspeed Payments (1.5% card-present rate)
- ✓24/7 Chat Support
- ✓24/7 Phone Support
- ✓Lightspeed Capital (Flexible repayment terms)
Cost Calculator
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 36 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Lightspeed alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 36 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Lightspeed saves ~$4,920 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 36 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
3 known integrations