Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 12, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - webPOS or LightSpeed?
webPOS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than LightSpeed, and LightSpeed is rated higher (93/100) than webPOS (92/100). LightSpeed offers users more features (20) than webPOS (19). 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:
effortlessE, LLC Vs. LightSpeed
effortlessE, LLC: Solutions. That is how webPOS was created. As a successful eCommerce solution provider we had a loyal client following using our powerful shopping cart solution. But our loyal clients wanted more! We were asked daily for a solution for the retail "brick and mortar" stores that some of our clients operated. They wanted a web based POS (Point o...
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? webPOS 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 webPOS and LightSpeed.
webPOS price starts at $30 per location/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 webPOS 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: webPOS is more expensive than LightSpeed.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared webPOS Vs. LightSpeed based on some of the most important and required Retail & POS features.
webPOS: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Management, Age Verification, Bar Code Scanning, Consignment, Credit Card Processing, Customer History, Customer Management, eCommerce.
LightSpeed: Customer Database, Email Marketing, Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Discounts.
Target customer size
webPOS's typical customers include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business, LightSpeed is an ideal product for all retail businesses of small and medium size.