Compare Micros POS and ShopKeep by Lightspeed - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 25, 2022

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

Micros POS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ShopKeep by Lightspeed, and ShopKeep by Lightspeed is rated higher (99/100) than Micros POS (84/100). Micros 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:

MICROS Vs. LightSpeed

MICROS: At MICROS, we leverage innovation to empower hospitality and retail professionals. Our solutions, which include software, hardware, enterprise systems integration, consulting and support, make a real difference to business efficiency and the environment they work in. MICROS currently has sales and development locations in more than 180 countries...

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? Micros 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 Micros POS and ShopKeep POS.

Micros POS price starts at $5,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Micros POS 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: Micros POS is more expensive than ShopKeep POS.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

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

Target customer size

Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises. The software application is a practical item for services of all dimensions and also a variety of kinds.

Micros POS

ITQlick rating
(3.1/5)

starts at $5,000 per license

Micros POS is a retail management and POS solution designed for businesses of all sizes. It offers such capabilities as mobile POS, inventory control, email marketing, and others. The software, originally desig...

Categories: Point of sale.

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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Micros POS: 14 Features

Accounting Management
Bar Code Scanning
Customer History
Customer Management
Discounts
eCommerce
Gift Cards
Inventory Management
Layaways & Quotes
Price Lookup
Print Receipt
Receipt Notes
Reporting
Returns

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)
Functionality score
Software review
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Micros P...
ITQlick rating
3.1/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$5,000 per license
Functionality
15
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ShopKeep...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$49 per month
Functionality
11
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ITQlick rating
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Score
96/100
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Pricing not available
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20
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ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per license
Functionality
16
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Revel PO...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
95/100
Pricing
3.2/10
License pricing
$99 per terminal/month
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.