Shlomi Lavi /
Apr 06, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - RetailSTAR or LightSpeed?
RetailSTAR is more expensive to implement (TCO) than LightSpeed, and LightSpeed is rated higher (93/100) than RetailSTAR (73/100). LightSpeed offers users more features (20) than RetailSTAR (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:
Posmart Systems Vs. LightSpeed
Posmart Systems: RetailSTAR is a real-time software solution that manages all areas of a retail business in a single, fully-integrated system. our unique system integrations: Point of Sale, Mobile E-Commerce, CRM, Loyalty programs, Gift Cards, Purchasing and Receiving, Inventory, Reporting, Employee Management, Distribution, Work Orders and so much more.
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? RetailSTAR 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 RetailSTAR and LightSpeed.
RetailSTAR price starts at $125 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 RetailSTAR is rated 4, which is lower 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: RetailSTAR is more expensive than LightSpeed.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared RetailSTAR Vs. LightSpeed based on some of the most important and required Retail & POS features.
RetailSTAR: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Email Marketing, Customer History, Customer Management, Gift Cards, Items on Hold, Multiple Payment Forms, Print Receipt, Refunds.
LightSpeed: Customer Database, Email Marketing, Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Discounts.
Target customer size
The software has specifically been designed for small and medium sized retailers of a variety of types. LightSpeed is an ideal product for all retail businesses of small and medium size.