Lightspeed Retail

Lightspeed Retail plans start from $129-329/mo and scale up depending on the number of locations and features. Annual billing reduces the monthly cost compared to month-to-month.

Lightspeed Retail uses Lightspeed Payments at 1.5% per in-person transaction through its integrated payment processing. There is no separate per-transaction fee on top of the percentage.

Yes. Lightspeed Retail is built for multi-store operations, with centralised inventory, reporting, and purchase orders across all locations from a single dashboard.

Lightspeed Retail connects with over 250 apps including Xero, MYOB, Shopify, and WooCommerce. The accounting integrations handle two-way product and transaction sync.

Lightspeed Retail is designed exclusively for retail environments (formerly Vend). Hospitality venues should evaluate Lightspeed Restaurant instead.

Lightspeed Retail runs on iPads and standard retail terminals. Setup is free and hardware is BYO or sourced through Lightspeed; there is no proprietary hardware lock-in.

Yes, Lightspeed Retail supports offline mode so sales can continue if your internet connection drops. Transactions sync once connectivity is restored.

Lightspeed Retail starts at $129/mo (Basic) on the Basic plan, which covers one register. Each additional register adds to the monthly cost. This per-register model means pricing scales with the number of physical checkout points in your store.

Yes. Lightspeed Retail is built for multi-store retail and supports stock management, purchase orders, and reporting across multiple locations from a single account. Each register or additional location is added as an incremental cost on top of the base plan.

Yes. Lightspeed has a native e-commerce platform (Lightspeed eCom) that syncs inventory, orders, and customer data directly with your retail POS. This avoids the integration complexity of connecting a separate platform. Third-party e-commerce integrations are limited by comparison.

No. Lightspeed Retail is designed for retail businesses, not manufacturers. It does not include BOM or production scheduling features. If you need manufacturing support alongside inventory, consider Katana, Fishbowl, or Cin7 Core instead.

Lightspeed Retail integrates with Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB. The integrations handle sales data, payment reconciliation, and cost-of-goods accounting. MYOB support is particularly useful for Australian retailers already on that platform.

Yes. Lightspeed Retail has a significant presence in Australia and supports AUD, local tax settings (GST), and integration with MYOB and Xero. It is used by independent fashion boutiques, sporting goods stores, and specialty retailers across the country. The native POS and inventory combination removes the need for a separate inventory system.

Yes. Lightspeed provides 24/7 live chat support as well as phone support during business hours. This is above average for inventory and POS software and is a practical advantage for retailers who need assistance outside standard hours.