Lightspeed Retail (formerly Vend)
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Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
The POS system loved by tens of thousands of the world's best businesses now has even more resources to help retailers innovate and grow
How to Replace Lightspeed Retail (formerly Vend)Overview
Features
33 features across 14 categories
Automation(1)
Design ideal checkout process to increase efficiency, reduce human error and speed up processes
Customer Loyalty(1)
Keep customers coming back with built-in loyalty programs connected to customer accounts
Financing(1)
Merchant cash advance program to help grow business, maintain cash flow and finance new projects with flexible repayment terms
Integration(2)
Integrate POS with accounting, eCommerce and marketing software to streamline operations
Powerful retail API that extends POS platform capabilities. Build custom reports, checkout workflows, connect all channels, integrate to enterprise ERP and accounting
Inventory Management(5)
Track levels, SKUs, product variants and unique serial numbers across all channels. Prevent running out or overstocking with built-in purchase orders
Distribute freight and duty costs in product prices and get more accurate margins
Access to exclusive wholesale network to discover and connect with brands, place orders that sync with POS and automate product creation
Oversee inventory, sales, and customer information across all sales channels and retail outlets. View overall sales or deep dive into specific outlets, best-selling products or employee performance
Sync purchase orders between NuORDER and Lightspeed to save time ordering, reordering and receiving
Marketing(5)
Create smart customer segments using behavioral data
Robust email marketing capabilities to keep in touch and stay top of mind with customers
Acquire customers, cultivate stronger relationships and keep them coming back with loyalty programs that reward shoppers both in-store and online
Market business across channels by integrating social channels, boosting SEO and sharing email notifications
Launch SMS campaigns with high open and click rates for text messaging
Mobile(2)
Turn iOS or Android device into powerful inventory management tool to count products, track inventory and fulfill orders easily
Take payments on iOS app, count products, track inventory and fulfill orders from mobile device
Payments(2)
Payment processing integrated with POS at 1.5% card-present rate
Payments seamlessly embedded into POS with automated payment process, fewer errors, speedier checkouts, batch reports and settlements directly from POS
Product Management(2)
Access accurate catalog information for over 5 million products to speed up product creation
Full control over products and pricing with ability to optimize floor sales, manage discounts and promotions, and set up seasonal promotions in advance
Reporting(2)
Get greater insight across business with in-depth reports to help make informed decisions
Get greater insight and customize reporting with ability to save custom reports and schedule recurring email sends
Security(2)
Top-notch security with PCI compliance and end-to-end encryption for all transactions
Access all systems with one secure login
Support(4)
Round-the-clock chat support from retail experts
Round-the-clock phone support from retail experts
Dedicated Account Manager to directly address all queries
Dedicated onboarding support to guide through setup and configuration
User Management(1)
Create specific custom roles to suit different staff across business
eCommerce(3)
Sell anywhere, to anyone across the internet and around the world. Control everything from a single platform with social selling and online marketplace integration
Make online store available in up to 14 languages and offer multiple currencies to grow from local to global
Integrate shipping to track orders from dispatch to delivery
Pricing
Basic
- ✓Retail POS
- ✓1 Register included
- ✓Integrated Payments
- ✓Inventory Management
- ✓Lightspeed NuORDER
- ✓NuORDER Catalog
- ✓PO Sync
- ✓Built-in Lightspeed eCommerce
- ✓In-store and online loyalty
- ✓Advanced sales, staff and inventory reports
- ✓Accounting, ecommerce and marketing integrations
- ✓Mobile Scanner POS App / Mobile Scanner App
- ✓1.5% card-present rate
- ✓24/7 Chat Support
- ✓24/7 Phone Support
- ✓Lightspeed Capital with flexible repayment terms
Core
- ✓Retail POS
- ✓1 Register included
- ✓Integrated Payments
- ✓Inventory Management
- ✓Lightspeed NuORDER
- ✓NuORDER Catalog
- ✓PO Sync
- ✓Built-in Lightspeed eCommerce
- ✓In-store and online loyalty
- ✓Advanced sales, staff and inventory reports
- ✓Accounting, ecommerce and marketing integrations
- ✓Mobile Scanner POS App / Mobile Scanner App
- ✓Landed Costs
- ✓Insights (Forecasting, order recommendations & custom reporting)
- ✓API access
- ✓Workflows
- ✓Custom User Roles
- ✓SSO (Single Sign-ON)
- ✓1.5% card-present rate
- ✓24/7 Chat Support
- ✓24/7 Phone Support
- ✓Lightspeed Capital with flexible repayment terms
Plus
- ✓Retail POS
- ✓1 Register included
- ✓Integrated Payments
- ✓Inventory Management
- ✓Lightspeed NuORDER
- ✓NuORDER Catalog
- ✓PO Sync
- ✓Built-in Lightspeed eCommerce
- ✓In-store and online loyalty
- ✓Advanced sales, staff and inventory reports
- ✓Accounting, ecommerce and marketing integrations
- ✓Mobile Scanner POS App / Mobile Scanner App
- ✓Landed Costs
- ✓Insights (Forecasting, order recommendations & custom reporting)
- ✓API access
- ✓Workflows
- ✓Custom User Roles
- ✓SSO (Single Sign-ON)
- ✓1.5% card-present rate
- ✓24/7 Chat Support
- ✓24/7 Phone Support
- ✓Lightspeed Capital with 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 33 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Lightspeed Retail (formerly Vend) alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 33 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Lightspeed Retail (formerly Vend) saves ~$4,920 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 33 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
7 known integrations