Compare SimpleConsign and ShopKeep by Lightspeed - May 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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

ShopKeep by Lightspeed is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SimpleConsign, and ShopKeep by Lightspeed is rated higher (99/100) than SimpleConsign (84/100). SimpleConsign offers users more features (19) 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:

Traxia Vs. LightSpeed

Traxia: Traxia is striving to be the best support tool available to the consignment, resale, antique and thrift industries. One of the tools we provide is SimpleConsign, a web based consignment program. Our team uses an agile approach where we can update frequently and get customer feedback quickly. With SimpleConsign, your program will never grow stale as...

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? SimpleConsign 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 SimpleConsign and ShopKeep POS.

SimpleConsign price starts at $129 per location/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 SimpleConsign is rated 2, which is much 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: SimpleConsign cost is around the same cost of ShopKeep POS.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

SimpleConsign: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Bar Code Scanning, Consignment, Coupons, Credit Card Processing, Customer History, Customer Management, Gift Cards, Inventory Management.

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

Target customer size

SimpleConsign is specifically designed for used good stores, consignment shops, antique malls and bookstores. The software application is a practical item for services of all dimensions and also a variety of kinds.