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Lightspeed vs. Touchbistro:
The complete POS comparison
Here's a detailed list of the key features you need in a point of sale. Check out a side-by-side analysis of all contenders to see why Lightspeed remains the #1 choice among serious restaurateurs.
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Tableside and QR code ordering Serve more customers with ordering options that adapt to the needs of your restaurant. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Always-on analytics Automatically track and analyse data from each guest, order and payment with analytics that work in the background. | • | • |
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Multi-location capabilities Manage your operations across all locations with reporting, guest data, gift cards, menu duplication and more—all from your back office. | • | • |
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Fast and transparent integrated payment processing Handle payments with ease, speed and security with no hidden fees. | • |
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PMS integration Integrate your PMS and POS for a seamless customer experience everywhere in your hotel. | • | • |
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Free 1:1 onboarding Get personalised training at no extra charge. | • |
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Free 24/7 support Unlimited 24/7 phone, email and chat support included with every subscription. | • | • | • |
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Cloud-based Access your data from any device to track sales, performance and customer data remotely. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Offline mode Lightspeed uses blockchain technology to store and protect your check data, so your business keeps running smoothly even when you're offline. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Advanced coursing and bill-splitting options Quickly and easily split bills by seat, item or amount, get faster turn times and happier guests. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Extensive partner network integrations Build the perfect POS solution for your business with a huge selection of plug-and-play integrations built in-house or by our trusted partners. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Flexible hardware options Customise your setup with non-proprietary hardware, and continue using what you already have to save on start-up costs. | • |
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| TouchBistro | • |
| Square for restaurant | • |
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| Clover | • |
| Always-on analytics | |
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| Square for restaurant |
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| Micros | • |
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| Multi-location capabilities | |
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| Square for restaurant | • |
| Micros | • |
| Clover | • |
| Fast and transparent integrated payment processing | |
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| TouchBistro | • |
| Square for restaurant |
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| Micros | • |
| Clover |
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| PMS integration | |
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| Free 1:1 onboarding | |
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| Free 24/7 support | |
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| TouchBistro | • |
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| Clover | • |
| Cloud-based | |
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| Toast | • |
| TouchBistro | • |
| Square for restaurant | • |
| Micros | • |
| Clover | • |
| Offline mode | |
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| Toast | • |
| TouchBistro | • |
| Square for restaurant | • |
| Micros | • |
| Clover | • |
| Advanced coursing and bill-splitting options | |
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| Toast | • |
| TouchBistro | • |
| Square for restaurant | • |
| Micros | • |
| Clover | • |
| Extensive partner network integrations | |
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| Toast | • |
| TouchBistro | • |
| Square for restaurant | • |
| Micros | • |
| Clover | • |
| Flexible hardware options | |
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| TouchBistro | • |
| Square for restaurant | • |
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Why ex-TouchBistro customers made the switch to Lightspeed
Our system lets you work from anywhere
TouchBistro limits you to an in-house iPad. Lightspeed lets you access your sales and customer data from any Mac, PC, iPad or tablet wherever you go.
We support you, around the clock
Unlike TouchBistro, Lightspeed sticks with you every step of the way. Get unlimited personalized training included with any purchase.
We have 10+ years of POS experience
TouchBistro is five years behind us in experience. Backed by happy customers in 100+ countries; you simply can't go wrong with Lightspeed.
Try Lightspeed for free
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