Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 10, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - LightSpeed or ReliaSale?
ReliaSale is more expensive to implement (TCO) than LightSpeed, and LightSpeed is rated higher (93/100) than ReliaSale (78/100). LightSpeed offers users more features (20) than ReliaSale (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is LightSpeed!
Looking for the right Point of sale 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:
LightSpeed Vs. Reliable Softworks, LLC
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...
Reliable Softworks, LLC: In 2000, our retail sales and service operations faced the dilemma many of you are facing now or will be soon; the transition from the old leadership to the new generation. This was a frustrating time for everyone. The old leadership believed they knew how to be successful, after all they had the business to prove it, and weren't shy about letti...
Who is more expensive? LightSpeed or ReliaSale?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Point of sale 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 LightSpeed and ReliaSale.
LightSpeed price starts at $69 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 LightSpeed is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Point of sale software. ReliaSale price starts at $20 per user/month , When comparing ReliaSale to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Point of sale software cost.
Bottom line: ReliaSale is more expensive than LightSpeed.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared LightSpeed Vs. ReliaSale based on some of the most important and required Point of sale features.
LightSpeed: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Customer Database, Email Marketing, Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Discounts, Gift Cards, Mobile POS Capability, Print Receipt.
ReliaSale: Customer Relationship Management, eCommerce, Inventory Management, Point of sale, Barcode Scanning.
Target customer size
LightSpeed is an ideal product for all retail businesses of small and medium size. and ReliaSale's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.