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Lightspeed Restaurant

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Spec score 8.1 #2 of 26 in Restaurant Self-Ordering Kiosk Software

What it is

Lightspeed Restaurant is restaurant management software built around a point-of-sale and payments platform. It supports customizable menus, screens and floor plans, with online, tableside and QR-code ordering. Restaurants, hotels and multi-location operators can use the system for operations including inventory, reservations, tables, staff scheduling and sales reporting. The cloud-based POS can keep working offline, saving entered data locally and uploading it when connectivity returns; master-data maintenance and eCloud evaluations still require internet access. Its front end requires the Lightspeed Restaurant iPad app, while the back end can be managed on desktop and iPad. Lightspeed also says the POS can run in a browser on Mac, PC, Apple or Android devices. The Restaurant Integration Hub includes hundreds of third-party integrations, and accounting sync can send sales data to QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and other software. Plans start at $69/mo. Restaurant has no free plan or free trial listed; a demo option is presented instead.

Spec sheet

Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Paid from
69Read 21 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Integrations
The product connects with hotel PMS software, employee-management tools, loyalty programs and partners such as 7shifts and OpenTable.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Security
Lightspeed states that cloud POS communications use end-to-end encryption and that data access is heavily restricted and protected via cloud partners.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Support
Lightspeed offers 24/7 phone and chat support, one-on-one onboarding and a dedicated account manager.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Headquarters
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaRead 23 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Founded
2005Read 23 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Accounting
Lightspeed Accounting syncs sales data with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and other accounting software and can automate daily or weekly synchronization.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Browser support
Lightspeed says the POS can run in a web browser on any device, including Mac, PC, Apple or Android.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Cloud access
The POS is cloud-based, and its front end requires the Lightspeed Restaurant iPad app while the back end can be managed on desktop and iPad.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Core workflows
The POS supports customizable menus, screens and floor plans, plus online, tableside and QR-code ordering.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Integration catalog
Lightspeed's Restaurant Integration Hub has hundreds of third-party integrations, with categories including inventory and marketing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · k-series-support.lightspeedhq.com
Offline operation
The restaurant software continues working offline, stores entered data locally and uploads it to the cloud when connectivity returns; master-data maintenance and eCloud evaluations require internet access.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Payment compliance
Lightspeed says its payment terminals are fully PCI compliant.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Product purpose
Lightspeed Restaurant is restaurant management software and a point-of-sale and payments platform for running locations, turning tables faster, boosting revenue and using business insights.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Target customers
Lightspeed Restaurant is positioned for hospitality businesses including restaurants, hotels and multi-location operators.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Trial availability
The Lightspeed trial page offers a 14-day free trial for Lightspeed Retail, while Restaurant is presented with a demo option.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com

Plans and prices

Starter $69 a month Customizable POS · Menu manager · Floor plans · Advanced Insights · Offline mode · 24/7 support · KDS $30/screen per month Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Essential $189 a month Customizable POS · Advanced Insights · Online ordering · Multi-location management · Advanced inventory management · KDS $30/screen per month Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Premium $399 a month Customizable POS · Advanced Insights · Multi-location management · Advanced inventory management · Multiple revenue center support for hotels · KDS $30/screen per month Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Enterprise Priced on request Personalized software and hardware package · Unlimited launch and consultation services · Dedicated support team and customer success manager Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports online, tableside and QR-code ordering
  • Offline mode saves data for later upload
  • Integration Hub includes hundreds of third-party options
  • 24/7 phone and chat support is offered

Limits

  • Front end requires the Lightspeed Restaurant iPad app
  • Master-data maintenance needs internet access
  • No free plan or free trial is listed
  • Plans start at $69/mo

Who it suits

It suits restaurants, hotels and multi-location hospitality operators that need POS, ordering and management tools. Its integrations and accounting sync may also suit businesses that connect restaurant operations to external services.

Verdict

Lightspeed Restaurant combines POS, ordering, offline operation and integrations for hospitality businesses. Check the iPad requirement, internet-dependent tasks and starting price against your operating needs.

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