Lightspeed vs Shopify: Find the right POS system for you
Don’t fear the unknown—prepare for it. Break up with your Shopify POS and get to know Lightspeed.

Main Features
Complete inventory system
Contactless, mobile payments
Recurring revenue with Subscriptions
Item import tool
Complete omnichannel solution on one platform
Custom reorder points
Purchase order management
Complete multi-store management
Special orders and layaways
Customer relationship management
Integrated omnichannel Loyalty program
Complete built-in interactive reporting
Cloud-based across all devices
Track service and work orders
Extensive network of integrations
1:1 onboarding and 24/7 support
Local multi-lingual support teams around the world
Free trial accounts
Why ex-Shopify retailers are falling in love with Lightspeed
Our POS comes with full inventory management
Unlike Shopify, Lightspeed offers a complete inventory management system. Create bundles, POs, serialized items and products with multiple variations.
We give you full control of your purchasing
Shopify is missing this core retail feature. With Lightspeed, you can create purchase orders and instantly send them to the vendor with a single click.
Process special orders / layaways for free
Shopify forces you to purchase add-ons to do this. Lightspeed lets you order products that aren’t in stock and put them on hold for customers, all for free.
We don't take a cut of your sales
Shopify charges a separate transaction fee if you don’t use Shopify Payments. Lightspeed won’t, no matter what payment provider you choose.
The important features are built in
Unlike Shopify, Lightspeed’s plans have key features you need built into the system at no additional cost.
You get our full support, all the time
We don’t believe anyone should pay for support. Get free personalized training and 24/7 phone, email and chat support included with any purchase.

Get going with Lightspeed faster.
Migrating to Lightspeed Retail? No problem. Transfer your data using Doosync by Enkidoo so you can pick your business up where you left off. No compromising your data—just business continuity with your brand new Lightspeed POS system.
“I did lots of research to find the right POS system, but Lightspeed stood out. Plus, the customer support I’ve received has been wonderful.”