Shlomi Lavi /
Aug 02, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - JDA POS or ShopKeep by Lightspeed?
JDA POS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ShopKeep by Lightspeed, and ShopKeep by Lightspeed is rated higher (99/100) than JDA POS (81/100). JDA POS offers users more features (14) 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:
JDA Software Group, Inc. Vs. LightSpeed
JDA Software Group, Inc.: JDA Software is a leader in global supply chain management, offering a broad portfolio of integrated planning and execution solutions and services to help firms manage the entire supply chain — from raw materials to finished products and into customers’ hands — through any channel.
JDA’s recent merger with RedPrairie creates a company uniquely p...
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? JDA POS 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 JDA POS and ShopKeep POS.
JDA POS price starts at $250,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 JDA Point-of-Sale is rated 8, which is higher 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: JDA POS is more expensive than ShopKeep POS.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared JDA POS Vs. ShopKeep by Lightspeed based on some of the most important and required Retail & POS features.
JDA POS: 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, Employee Management.
ShopKeep POS: Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Customer Management, Employee Management, Inventory Management.
Target customer size
JDA Point-of-Sale is best for tier 2 industries with more than 1000 employees. The software application is a practical item for services of all dimensions and also a variety of kinds.