Compare ShopKeep by Lightspeed and Lavu - Mar 2023

Shlomi Lavi

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

Lavu is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ShopKeep by Lightspeed, and ShopKeep by Lightspeed is rated higher (99/100) than Lavu (95/100). ShopKeep by Lightspeed offers users more features (9) than Lavu (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is ShopKeep by 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:

LightSpeed Vs. Lavu

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...

Lavu: Lavu is a software + technology company based in Albuquerque, NM. and are the makers of the first full-featured iPad POS for restaurants available in the Apple App Store since 2010.Used in over 80 countries on six continents, our iPad POS is a modern solution developed specifically for restaurants, bars & nightclubs, quick serve businesses, and oth...

Who is more expensive? ShopKeep by Lightspeed or Lavu?

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 ShopKeep by Lightspeed and Lavu.

ShopKeep by Lightspeed price starts at $49 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ShopKeep POS is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Retail & POS software. Lavu price starts at $59 per month , When comparing Lavu to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Retail & POS software cost.

Bottom line: ShopKeep by Lightspeed cost is around the same cost of Lavu.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

ShopKeep by Lightspeed: Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Customer Management, Employee Management, Inventory Management, Print Receipt, Refunds, Reporting.

Lavu: We are still working to collect the list of features for Lavu.

Target customer size

The software application is a practical item for services of all dimensions and also a variety of kinds.

Lavu Restaurant POS software serves a variety of industries within the foodservice sector, including quick-service restaurants, cafes, bars, fine dining establishments, food trucks, and more.