Compare EDGE and ShopKeep by Lightspeed - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 18, 2022

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

EDGE is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ShopKeep by Lightspeed, and ShopKeep by Lightspeed is rated higher (99/100) than EDGE (84/100). EDGE offers users more features (15) 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:

Edge Technologies Vs. LightSpeed

Edge Technologies: Our name may be new to you since Edge Technologies was started officially in 2006, but we enjoy a long and rich history dating back to 1986, when a small business unit set up within the Hydromat organization began importing and selling a, then unknown, Italian bar feeder. Edge Technologies has deep experience and a history of success and innovation...

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? EDGE 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 EDGE and ShopKeep POS.

EDGE accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 EDGE is rated 6, which is similar to 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: EDGE is more expensive than ShopKeep POS.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

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

Target customer size

Profit Premier has mainly been designed keeping in consideration the needs of small and medium retail businesses. The software application is a practical item for services of all dimensions and also a variety of kinds.



EDGE

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

From space saving short bar loaders that handle 4” bars up to 60” in length to 12-foot and 6-foot magazine loaders that can feed up to 2” diameter - the EDGE line of bar feeders have both defined and establishe...

Categories: Roofing Contractor, Retail & POS, Point of sale, Retail.

ShopKeep by Lightspeed

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

starts at $49 per month

ShopKeep by Lightspeed is a point of sale management solution for businesses of all sizes. Its services include inventory management, customer management, employee management, and others. The software w...

Categories: Operations, Retail & POS.

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EDGE : 15 Features

Accounting Management
Bar Code Scanning
Credit Card Processing
Customer History
Customer Management
Discounts
eCommerce
Gift Cards
Inventory Management
Print Receipt
Reporting
Returns
Revenue Totals
Sales Commissions
Store Credit

ShopKeep POS: 9 Features

Bar Code Scanning
Credit Card Processing
Customer Management
Employee Management
Inventory Management
Print Receipt
Refunds
Reporting
Returns
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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EDGE
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
84/100
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6.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
26
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Score
99/100
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2.4/10
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11
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4.7/5
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ITQlick rating
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Functionality
60

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.