Compare AmberPOS and ShopKeep by Lightspeed - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - AmberPOS or ShopKeep by Lightspeed?

AmberPOS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ShopKeep by Lightspeed, and ShopKeep by Lightspeed is rated higher (99/100) than AmberPOS (93/100). AmberPOS offers users more features (16) than ShopKeep by Lightspeed (9).

Looking for the right Retail & POS solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Pacific Amber Technologies Inc. Vs. LightSpeed

Pacific Amber Technologies Inc.: Our service goes far beyond the typical installation and setup of your point of sale solution. Our team of service professionals will install, setup and customize your AmberPOS point of sale system package and provide you with reliable training and support to ensure the success of your retail business. Don’t settle for antiquated software produ...

LightSpeed: LightSpeed, a leading technology company that is reinventing the retail experience for iGeneration shoppers, today announced the closing of a US$30 million investment from Accel Partners. We produce the most compelling retail business solution on any platform and help retailers attain their business aspirations. We are seeking out talented profes...

Who is more expensive? AmberPOS or ShopKeep POS?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Retail & POS software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for AmberPOS and ShopKeep POS.

AmberPOS price starts at $999 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 AmberPOS is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Retail & POS software. ShopKeep POS price starts at $49 per month , When comparing ShopKeep POS to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Retail & POS software cost.

Bottom line: AmberPOS is more expensive than ShopKeep POS.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared AmberPOS Vs. ShopKeep by Lightspeed based on some of the most important and required Retail & POS features.

AmberPOS: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Customer Management, Discounts, eCommerce, Gift Cards, Inventory Management, Layaways & Quotes.

ShopKeep POS: Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Customer Management, Employee Management, Inventory Management.

Target customer size

AmberPOS can be used by small and medium sized retailers who are looking for a POS solution that supports single store and multi-Store management. The software application is a practical item for services of all dimensions and also a variety of kinds.