Link copied to clipboard # LS Retail vs Lightspeed Retail Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/ls-retail/lightspeed-retail/export.csv) LS RetailLightspeed Retail[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **LS Retail** [ 4.4/5(87) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ls-retail/reviews#reviews) **Lightspeed Retail** [ 4/5(295) ](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews#reviews) Pricing **LS Retail** No pricing available **Lightspeed Retail** Free Trial **Starting at $69.00** ยท Lean **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **LS Retail** 6 months Based on 7 responses **Lightspeed Retail** 1 monthFaster Based on 111 responses Return on Investment **LS Retail** 27 months Based on 5 responses **Lightspeed Retail** 15 months12 months sooner Based on 91 responses Perceived Cost **LS Retail** $$$$$ **Lightspeed Retail** $$$$$ Average Discount **LS Retail** 11% **Lightspeed Retail** 11% ![LS Retail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/082af40a25b013ea7c3c8ac8a6f6ceff/ls-retail.svg "LS Retail") ![Lightspeed Retail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/01445c38740431a615977d0cc80b1987/lightspeed-retail.svg "Lightspeed Retail") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Pros & Cons **LS Retail** Not enough data **Lightspeed Retail** [ Customer Support (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1140213&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Efficiency (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2087738&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ High Fees (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1140096&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Poor Customer Support (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1140072&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **LS Retail** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b8b49f2b6f9cd484b0efa52a4abd8269/microsoft-microsoft-power-bi.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Power BI ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-power-bi/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/ls-retail/integrations) **Lightspeed Retail** Not enough data Screenshots **LS Retail** ![LS Retail screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1532193/furniture-store-POS-_1_.jpg) **Lightspeed Retail** No screenshot available Ratings Meets Requirements **LS Retail** 8.2 8.259 **Lightspeed Retail** 8.2 8.2237 Ease of Use **LS Retail** 8.3 8.360 **Lightspeed Retail** 8.5 8.5237 Ease of Setup **LS Retail** 7.3 7.357 **Lightspeed Retail** 8.1 8.1139 Ease of Admin **LS Retail** 7.8 7.850 **Lightspeed Retail** 8.4 8.4137 Quality of Support **LS Retail** 7.2 7.257 **Lightspeed Retail** 7.9 7.9232 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **LS Retail** 8.0 8.048 **Lightspeed Retail** 8.0 8.0138 Product Direction (% positive) **LS Retail** 8.0 8.058 **Lightspeed Retail** 7.5 7.5229 Features Retail POS[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.1 10 8.6 123 POS Credit Card Payments 8.1 8 8.9(won by 0.8) 97 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Barcode Scanning 7.9 8 9.1(won by 1.2) 103 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Hardware Integration 8.7 9 8.8(won by 0.1) 100 Price Adjustments 8.3 9 8.7(won by 0.4) 109 Receipts 9.0 8 9.1(won by 0.1) 109 Electronic Payments Not enough data Not enough data Accounting Integration Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Loyalty Programs 7.2 9 8.0(won by 0.8) 61 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Email Marketing 6.9 7 7.4(won by 0.5) 49 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Administration Inventory Management 9.2(won by 0.1) 10 9.1 104 Employee Management 7.9 7 8.6(won by 0.7) 79 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Reporting 8.7 10 8.8(won by 0.1) 107 E-commerce Integration 6.9 8 7.7(won by 0.8) 70 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Pricing Management Not enough data Not enough data Gift Card Management Not enough data Not enough data Sales Tax Management Not enough data Not enough data Receipt Management Not enough data Not enough data Promotions Management Not enough data Not enough data Retail Management Not enough data Not enough data Commission Management Not enough data Not enough data Purchase Order Management Not enough data Not enough data Order Management Not enough data Not enough data eCommerce Management Not enough data Not enough data Price/Margin Management Not enough data Not enough data Stock Management Not enough data Not enough data Cash Management Not enough data Not enough data Returns Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Retail Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Check Printing Not enough data Not enough data Price Optimization Not enough data Not enough data Online Store Builder Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Categorization/Grouping Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Optimization Not enough data Not enough data Shopping Cart Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Sales Reports Not enough data Not enough data Credit Card Processing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Mobile App Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Backup Not enough data Not enough data Label Printing Not enough data Not enough data Point of Sale (POS) Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Currency Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data CRM Not enough data Not enough data Restaurant POS Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customer Accounts Not enough data Not enough data For iPad Devices Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Clock In/Out Not enough data Not enough data Transaction History Not enough data Not enough data Sales Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data For Retail Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Barcode Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Customer History Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data Ordering Automation Not enough data Not enough data Retail POS Not enough data Not enough data Product Catalog Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Replenishment Not enough data Not enough data Returns Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Touch Screen Not enough data Not enough data Retail Management Software[Hide 127 FeaturesShow 127 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.7 7 Not enough data Payment Credit Card Payments Not enough data Not enough data Loyalty Points Not enough data Not enough data Digital Wallets Not enough data Not enough data UPI Payment Not enough data Not enough data Meal Voucher Redemption Not enough data Not enough data Gift Voucher Redemption Not enough data Not enough data Cash Payment Not enough data Not enough data Installment Payment Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Payments Not enough data Not enough data Checkout Barcode Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Bills/ e-Receipt Not enough data Not enough data Integration Not enough data Not enough data Order Booking Not enough data Not enough data Return/Refund Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Mail Order Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Inventory Control 9.7(won by default) 6 Not enough data Low-stock Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Product Categorization Not enough data Not enough data Multilocation Inventory Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Purchase Orders Not enough data Not enough data Reporting and analytics Monitor Store KPIs Not enough data Not enough data Real-time data Not enough data Not enough data Exportable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Remote Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Customer Management Customer Sales History Not enough data Not enough data Loyalty Management Not enough data Not enough data Customer Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Gift Card Management Not enough data Not enough data Order Management Not enough data Not enough data Cash Flow Management Not enough data Not enough data Promotions Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Commission Management Not enough data Not enough data Returns Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Price/Margin Management Not enough data Not enough data Lottery Management Not enough data Not enough data Receipt Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management 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Management Not enough data Not enough data Retail Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Sales Order Management Not enough data Not enough data Merchandise Management Not enough data Not enough data Shipping Management Not enough data Not enough data Warehouse Management Not enough data Not enough data Stock Management Not enough data Not enough data Team Management Employee Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Quick Employee Training Not enough data Not enough data Commission Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Employee Accounts and Permission Not enough data Not enough data Staff Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Job Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Help and support 24/7 Phone Support Not enough data Not enough data Email and Chat Support Not enough data Not enough data Account History Not enough data Not enough data Webinars and Session Not enough data Not enough data Customer Forum Not enough data Not enough data Integration Accounting Not enough data Not enough data E-commerce Not enough data Not enough data Multi-store Not enough data Not enough data Online Store Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Loyalty Program Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data CRM Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Point of Sale (POS) Not enough data Not enough data Barcode Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Order Processing Not enough data Not enough data For Field Service Not enough data Not enough data Email Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Re-ordering Not enough data Not enough data Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Franchise Intranet Not enough data Not enough data Construction Tracker Not enough data Not enough data Credit Card Processing Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Optimization Not enough data Not enough data Sales Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Replenishment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data For Retail Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Currency Not enough data Not enough data Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data SAP Store[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - SAP Store Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data POS[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Payments Credit Card Payments Not enough data Not enough data Partial Payments Not enough data Not enough data Split Payments Not enough data Not enough data Discounts Not enough data Not enough data Voided/Refunded Payments Not enough data Not enough data Store Credit Allocation Not enough data Not enough data Tip Adjustments Not enough data Not enough data Offline Payments Not enough data Not enough data Multidevice Payment Acceptance Not enough data Not enough data Next Day Deposits Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Payments Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Employee Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Commission Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Tab Allocation Not enough data Not enough data Log/Shift Notes Not enough data Not enough data Staff Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Floor Plans Not enough data Not enough data Customer Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Customer Management Loyalty Membership Not enough data Not enough data Customer Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Credit Card Filing Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Track Inventory Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Product Organization Not enough data Not enough data Multilocation Inventory Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Integrations Accounting Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Integrations Not enough data Not enough data E-Commerce Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Order Management Not enough data Not enough data Stock Management Not enough data Not enough data Analytics Sales Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Guest Counts Not enough data Not enough data End of Day Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Sales Reports Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Barcode Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Credit Card Processing Not enough data Not enough data Transaction History Not enough data Not enough data Restaurant POS Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Customer History Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data CRM Not enough data Not enough data Point of Sale (POS) Not enough data Not enough data Ordering Automation Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Retail POS Not enough data Not enough data Sales Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![LS Retail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/082af40a25b013ea7c3c8ac8a6f6ceff/ls-retail.svg "LS Retail")](https://www.g2.com/products/ls-retail/reviews) LS Retail Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 32.9% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 50.0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 17.1% [![Lightspeed Retail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/01445c38740431a615977d0cc80b1987/lightspeed-retail.svg "Lightspeed Retail")](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews) Lightspeed Retail Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 83.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 13.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 3.9% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 32.9% 83.0% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 50.0% 13.1% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 17.1% 3.9% Reviewers' Industry [![LS Retail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/082af40a25b013ea7c3c8ac8a6f6ceff/ls-retail.svg "LS Retail")](https://www.g2.com/products/ls-retail/reviews) LS Retail Information Technology and Services 30.3% Retail 27.3% Computer Software 9.1% Hospitality 6.1% Apparel & Fashion 3.0% Other 24.2% [![Lightspeed Retail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/01445c38740431a615977d0cc80b1987/lightspeed-retail.svg "Lightspeed Retail")](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews) Lightspeed Retail Retail 48.4% Apparel & Fashion 5.7% Sporting Goods 4.6% Consumer Goods 4.3% Food & Beverages 3.6% Other 33.5% FAQs ## LS Retail vs Lightspeed Retail FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 15, 2026 ### What is the difference between Lightspeed Retail vs LS Retail? LS Retail stands out for its higher G2 rating and stronger Quality of Support score compared to Lightspeed Retail, while Lightspeed Retail leads in Ease of Setup. | [Lightspeed Retail](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews) | [LS Retail](https://www.g2.com/products/ls-retail/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.0/5 (294 reviews) | 4.4/5 (87 reviews) | | Small-Business | Mid-Market | | 8.1 | 7.3 | | 7.9 | 7.2 | | Inventory Management | Unified Commerce Experience | ### How do the pricing models of Lightspeed Retail and LS Retail compare? Lightspeed Retail receives lower satisfaction on value compared to LS Retail, with reviewers citing higher costs and fees for Lightspeed Retail. - **Lightspeed Retail:** In recent reviews, many cite high fees and expensive add-ons as a drawback, with multiple mentions of price increases and dissatisfaction with value. - **LS Retail:** Reviewers describe LS Retail as cost-effective and affordable for their needs, with positive sentiment on value for money. - **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention leaving Lightspeed Retail due to high costs and mandatory payment processing fees. ### What are the best alternatives to Lightspeed Retail and LS Retail? The top 3 alternatives to Lightspeed Retail and LS Retail are Square Point of Sale, Shopify POS, and Retail Pro. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lightspeed Retail](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews) | 4.0/5 (294 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers cite high fees and expensive add-ons | Inventory Management | | [LS Retail](https://www.g2.com/products/ls-retail/reviews) | 4.4/5 (87 reviews) | Mid-Market | Described as cost-effective and affordable | Unified Commerce Experience | | [Square Point of Sale](https://www.g2.com/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1211 reviews) | Small-Business | โ€” | Ease of Use | | [Shopify POS](https://www.g2.com/products/shopify-shopify-pos/reviews) | 4.4/5 (368 reviews) | Small-Business | โ€” | Integration with Shopify e-commerce | | [Retail Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/retail-pro/reviews) | 3.8/5 (33 reviews) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Customizability | ### Which Retail POS features should I prioritize when comparing Lightspeed Retail and LS Retail? Buyers should prioritize Inventory Management, Reporting, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, and Integration Capabilities when comparing Lightspeed Retail and LS Retail. - **Inventory Management:** Lightspeed Retail is frequently praised for inventory management (1 all-time mention); LS Retail is cited for unified inventory and product management in recent reviews. - **Reporting:** Reporting is the most frequently mentioned feature for both products, with Lightspeed Retail receiving 1 all-time mention and LS Retail highlighted for real-time data and analytics in recent reviews. - **Ease of Setup:** Lightspeed Retail scores 8.1; LS Retail scores 7.3. - **Quality of Support:** Lightspeed Retail scores 7.9; LS Retail scores 7.2. - **Integration Capabilities:** Recent reviews for Lightspeed Retail mention integration with QuickBooks and Netsuite; LS Retail is noted for integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and accounting systems. ### What are the pros and cons of Lightspeed Retail vs LS Retail? Lightspeed Retail's headline strength is inventory management, while LS Retail's is unified commerce and real-time reporting. - **Lightspeed Retail strengths:** Inventory management (1 all-time mention), efficiency (2 all-time mentions), reporting (1 all-time mention), and customer support (2 all-time mentions). - **Lightspeed Retail trade-offs:** High fees (3 all-time mentions), expensive add-ons (2 all-time mentions), poor customer support (3 all-time mentions), integration issues (1 all-time mention), and limited features (1 all-time mention). - **LS Retail strengths:** Unified commerce experience, real-time data and reporting, integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365, and cost-effectiveness as cited in recent reviews. - **LS Retail trade-offs:** Steep learning curve and complex setup are noted in recent reviews, with some reviewers mentioning the need for training and customization challenges. ### Is Lightspeed Retail or LS Retail better for small businesses? Lightspeed Retail is better suited for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive small-business sentiment. - **Lightspeed Retail:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of use, quick setup, and inventory management as key benefits for small retailers. - **LS Retail:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note that while LS Retail is used by small businesses, its complexity and feature set are often better suited to larger or multi-location operations. ### Which Retail POS platform has better integrations? Lightspeed Retail and LS Retail are both positively cited for integrations, with each platform supporting key integrations relevant to their user base. - **Lightspeed Retail:** Recent reviews mention integrations with QuickBooks and Netsuite, supporting retail operations and accounting workflows. - **LS Retail:** Reviewers highlight integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and accounting systems, enabling unified commerce and financial management. ### How do Lightspeed Retail and LS Retail compare on customer support? Lightspeed Retail and LS Retail are within 0.7 points on Quality of Support, with Lightspeed Retail scoring 7.9 and LS Retail 7.2, indicating near parity. - **Lightspeed Retail:** Reviewers are divided, with some praising responsive support and others citing poor account management and slow response times (3 all-time mentions of poor support, 2 all-time mentions of positive support). - **LS Retail:** Reviewers describe helpful support teams and accessible help centers, but note that onboarding and customization support can be slow or require additional training. ### Which is easier to implement, Lightspeed Retail or LS Retail? Lightspeed Retail leads LS Retail on Ease of Setup by 0.8 points, indicating a smoother implementation experience for most reviewers. - **Lightspeed Retail:** Reviewers frequently describe setup as easy and guided, with step-by-step help and intuitive onboarding processes. - **LS Retail:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex, especially for non-technical staff, and often requires dedicated training and customization, though some recent reviews mention easy initial setup with support. ### Which product has better Reporting? Reporting is the most frequently mentioned feature for both Lightspeed Retail and LS Retail, with both products receiving positive reviewer sentiment for their reporting capabilities. - **Lightspeed Retail:** Reporting is cited as a key feature (1 all-time mention), with reviewers noting ease of access to sales and inventory reports; Meets Requirements score is 8.2. - **LS Retail:** Reviewers highlight real-time data and analytics, consolidated reporting, and structured transaction management as major strengths; Meets Requirements score is 8.2. Alternatives **LS Retail Alternatives** ![Retail Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f0e2e9c13aea5bb4b30246b6eead98c8/retail-pro.png "Retail Pro") [ Retail Pro ](/products/retail-pro/reviews) ![Square Point of Sale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2c901b8fb8dbe0415be49cb1f6e20a46/square-point-of-sale.svg "Square Point of Sale") [ Square Point of Sale ](/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) ![Shopify POS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/82b95df2e9c6cb59fd5f8a0e6c72b620/shopify-shopify-pos.svg "Shopify POS") [ Shopify POS ](/products/shopify-shopify-pos/reviews) ![Oracle Retail Xstore Point-of-Service](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1494453151/oracle-retail-xstore-point-of-service.svg "Oracle Retail Xstore Point-of-Service") [ MICROS-Retail ](/products/oracle-retail-xstore-point-of-service/reviews) **Lightspeed Retail Alternatives** ![Square Point of Sale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2c901b8fb8dbe0415be49cb1f6e20a46/square-point-of-sale.svg "Square Point of Sale") [ Square Point of Sale ](/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) ![Shopify POS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/82b95df2e9c6cb59fd5f8a0e6c72b620/shopify-shopify-pos.svg "Shopify POS") [ Shopify POS ](/products/shopify-shopify-pos/reviews) ![Clover](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_909cbd977eb5a613e7cdaf08436ddf65/clover.png "Clover") [ Clover ](/products/clover/reviews) ![QuickBooks Point of Sale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/71d009c49da450abbd84972b0b6d0a03/quickbooks-point-of-sale.svg "QuickBooks Point of Sale") [ QuickBooks Point of Sale ](/products/quickbooks-point-of-sale/reviews) ## LS Retail vs Lightspeed Retail When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Lightspeed Retail easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall. - LS Retail and Lightspeed Retail both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Lightspeed Retail is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of LS Retail over Lightspeed Retail.