Compare LS and LightSpeed - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - LS or LightSpeed?

LS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than LightSpeed, and LightSpeed is rated higher (93/100) than LS (82/100). LightSpeed offers users more features (20) than LS (13). There is a clear winner in this case and it is LightSpeed!

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:

LS Retail Vs. LightSpeed

LS Retail: LS Retail specializes in developing POS and business management software systems for retailers and restaurateurs based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Dynamics AX and .NET technology. LS Retails software solutions have been installed in more than 66,000 stores, restaurants and gas stations in over 125 countries worldwide. Among many satisfied ...

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? LS Retail or LightSpeed?

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 LS Retail and LightSpeed.

LS Retail accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 LS Retail is rated 10, which is much higher than the average cost of Retail & POS software. LightSpeed price starts at $69 per month , When comparing LightSpeed to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Retail & POS software cost.

Bottom line: LS Retail is more expensive than LightSpeed.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared LS Vs. LightSpeed based on some of the most important and required Retail & POS features.

LS Retail: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Mobile Access, CRM, Email Marketing, PO: Purchase orders, eCommerce, Gift Cards, Inventory Management, Reporting.

LightSpeed: Customer Database, Email Marketing, Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Discounts.

Target customer size

LS Retail's typical customers include: Large business, LightSpeed is an ideal product for all retail businesses of small and medium size.