--- description: Learn more about Lightspeed Restaurant pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Lightspeed Restaurant Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Bakery Software](/directory/30529/bakery/software) > [Lightspeed Restaurant](/software/211849/lightspeed-resturant) # Lightspeed Restaurant Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/211849/lightspeed-resturant Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/211849/lightspeed-resturant?page=2) > This POS provides restaurants with the taste of efficiency\! Track sales, train employees \& take orders from anywhere using an iPad. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 215 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Lightspeed Restaurant? Lightspeed's functionalities are aligned with restaurateurs' priorities. It simplifies day-to-day tasks so you're free to focus on what matters: business growth and customer experience. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 215 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Lightspeed - **Location**: Montreal, Canada - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$69.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Lightspeed Restaurant pricing starts at €69/month. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and 1 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Accounting Software - Alerts/Notifications - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Billing & Invoicing - Cash Management - Credit Card Processing - Customer Management - Delivery Management Software - Delivery Tracking - Discount Management - Electronic Payments - Employee Management - For Bakeries - Gift Card Management - Inventory Management Software - Loyalty Program - Mobile Access - Multi-Location - Online Ordering - Order Entry Software - Order Management Software - Order Tracking - Point of Sale (POS) - Production Management - Receipt Management - Recipe Management - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - Restaurant POS Software - Sales Order Management - Sales Reports - Separate Checks - Table Management - Third-Party Integrations - Tips Management ## Integrations (33 total) - 5stelle - Abacus - Abacus POS - Apaleo - Apicbase Restaurant Management - BPL Digital - Cloudbeds - Cockpit IT Service Manager - Combo - Deliverect - Easilys - Flipdish - Fourth - Frontdesk Anywhere - Homebase ... and 18 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Bakery Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30529/bakery/software) ## Related Categories - [Bakery Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30529/bakery/software) - [Restaurant POS Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30603/restaurant-pos/software) - [Bar POS Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30897/bar-pos/software) - [Point of Sale Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) - [Restaurant Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20026/restaurant-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Professional staff, great training, has been very accommodating. \[sensitive content hidden\] was our representative great to work with, Alan our account rep was super helpful and very patient\! ----- ### "Affordable and reliable" — 5.0/5 > **Pascal** | *September 17, 2018* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Most affordable option for POS on the market that is compatible with revenue Quebec and MEV machines. > > **Cons**: Occasionally updates take a few minutes, otherwise we have very few issues in the last 4 years since we started using Lightspeed > > Been reliable part of our business for over 4 years now. ----- ### "How Lightspeed will help improve your business." — 5.0/5 > **Assad** | *March 23, 2019* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: They are accuracy and analysis. With Lightspeed each and every order is entered with 100% accuracy, so you don't have to worry about wrong items or amounts being entered. And with their integrated system you can manage your inventory, and analyze your sales patterns. All because Lightspeed gives you sophisticated and detailed sales reports at your fingertips all while saving time and money and reducing costs. > > **Cons**: There was no onsite tutorial on how to access certain data, but a quick call with tech support and within a few minutes I mastered the system and where everything is placed. > > I signed up with Lightspeed back in Nov 2016 and I have never looked back. Lightspeed gives me accuracy and analysis. Through Lightspeed's data I was able to save costs through employee shrinkage. Combined with Lightspeed's great customer and tech support, you've got a winning combination that no one can beat. ----- ### "High-Speed Performance Paired With a Steep Learning Curve" — 4.0/5 > **Imtiaz** | *May 10, 2026* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: We recently switched from Squre to Lightspeed and have been impressed y the hardware performance. The POS and printers are significately faster, and once you master the menu-building logic, it offers more flexibility than our previous setup. While the onboarding process was a bit of a self-taught journey and the software has a few quirks-particularly regarding paper usage and takeout workflows-the core engine is powerful. We are already seeing the benefits of the increased speed during busy shifts. We're hopeful that as we continue to optimize our configuration and as the platform rolls out updates, it will fully meet our operational needs. A solid choice if you're looking for a robust, high-speed system\! > > **Cons**: Complexity of Implementation: Onboarding is done by users themselves, with a long response time to support questions, making the learning curve very high. Workflow Problems: Some processes such as handling takeaway orders and reversing charges require additional efforts and involve back office processes, making services slow. Limited Customization: Rigid menu design, limited options for ticket settings result in wasting a lot of paper and poor formatting for ticketing. > > Transitioning to Lightspeed Restaurant has been a mixed experience, marked by high-performance hardware but a challenging implementation phase. While the system excels in processing speed and hardware reliability, the software architecture requires a significant time investment to master. It feels like a powerful engine that lacks a user-friendly manual; it is capable of handling high volumes, but getting the workflow "just right" for a specific business model requires patience and a fair amount of independent troubleshooting. Ultimately, it is a robust professional tool that offers a noticeable upgrade in speed over entry-level POS system, though it currently lacks the intuitive "plug-and-play" simplicity found in other competitors. ----- ### "LIGHTSPEED" — 4.0/5 > **ELIZABETH** | *July 8, 2025* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: IT IS COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER SOFTWARE. IT HAS A NICE "TAB FORM" EASY TO MAKE CHANGES AND UPDATES. SIMPLE STRUCTURE > > **Cons**: LAG TIMES AND CRASHES. BUT THE ON LINE HELP WAS ALWAYS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND GUIDED US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR "REPAIRS" AND UPDATES. > > OVERALL VERY GOOD. EASY TO WORK WITH, GREAT CUSTOMER SUPORT AND UPDATES. CHAT WAS TO THE POINT AND CLEAR FOR ANY QUESTIONS AND ACURATE WAIT TIMES. ----- Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/211849/lightspeed-resturant?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/211849/lightspeed-resturant) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data