Lightspeed
- Cost: $99-$289
- Best for: Shopping and dining, all-inclusive
- Compatibility: iPad, mobile applications
- Link: https://www.lightspeedhq.com/
Lightspeed enhances all of TouchBistro's features for use in both retail and restaurants. So, for the food industry, you get cool features like food management systems and interactive menus. The menu functionality in Lightspeed is extremely slick, with HD photographs, descriptions, and prices for each menu item. You may also set up loyalty programs to reward loyal customers and a full-fledged CRM to keep track of who comes in and out.
Meanwhile, Lightspeed offers a variety of hardware solutions for stores, such as scanners, printers, and electronic cash drawers, to help them increase efficiency and sales. Sales reporting, merchant services, and an e-commerce platform are all included in the POS system. Furthermore, Lightspeed's inventory management is in real-time, allowing you to advise customers right away whether or not an item is still available.
Pros
- There are numerous additional hardware alternatives available
- A basic plan has advanced features
- A visual interface that is simple to use and learn
Cons
- Calculating profit margins can be difficult
- When sending email orders, no confirmation was received