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Lightspeed Restaurant
Lightspeed Restaurant · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · founded 2005
What it is
Lightspeed Restaurant is restaurant management software built around a point-of-sale and payments platform for restaurants, hotels, and multi-location operators. Its POS supports customizable menus, screens, and floor plans, as well as online, tableside, and QR-code ordering. The cloud-based system can continue working offline by storing entered data locally and uploading it when connectivity returns; master-data maintenance and eCloud evaluations still require internet access. The 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. It connects with hotel PMS software, employee-management tools, and loyalty programs; its Integration Hub includes hundreds of third-party integrations. Accounting sync can send sales data to QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and other accounting software. Plans start at $69/mo, and no free plan or free trial is listed for Restaurant. Lightspeed offers 24/7 phone and chat support, one-on-one onboarding, and a dedicated account manager.
For and against
For
- Supports online, tableside, and QR-code ordering.
- Can store entered data for offline operation.
- Offers multi-location management on listed plans.
- Connects with accounting software and third-party integrations.
- Includes 24/7 phone and chat support.
Against
- Plans start at $69/mo.
- No free plan is listed.
- No Restaurant free trial is listed.
- Some functions require internet access.
The verdict
Lightspeed Restaurant combines POS and payments with ordering, integrations, and accounting sync. Its offline behavior has stated limits, and the front end requires the iPad app, so consider those requirements alongside the paid plans.
Who it suits
Lightspeed Restaurant is aimed at hospitality businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and multi-location operators. It may suit teams seeking POS, ordering, accounting, and integration capabilities in one system.
Plans and prices
Starter
Customizable POS · Menu manager · Floor plans · Advanced Insights
Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Essential
Customizable POS · Advanced Insights · Online ordering · Multi-location management
Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Premium
Customizable POS · Advanced Insights · Multi-location management · Advanced inventory management
Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
Enterprise
Personalized software and hardware package · Unlimited launch and consultation services · Dedicated support team and customer success manager
Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightspeedhq.com
On the record
- Accounting
- Lightspeed Accounting syncs sales data with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and other accounting software and can automate daily or weekly synchronization.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Browser support
- Lightspeed says the POS can run in a web browser on any device, including Mac, PC, Apple or Android.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Core workflows
- The POS supports customizable menus, screens and floor plans, plus online, tableside and QR-code ordering.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integration catalog
- Lightspeed's Restaurant Integration Hub has hundreds of third-party integrations, with categories including inventory and marketing.k-series-support.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The product connects with hotel PMS software, employee-management tools, loyalty programs and partners such as 7shifts and OpenTable.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Payment compliance
- Lightspeed says its payment terminals are fully PCI compliant.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- Lightspeed states that cloud POS communications use end-to-end encryption and that data access is heavily restricted and protected via cloud partners.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 69lightspeedhq.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Support
- Lightspeed offers 24/7 phone and chat support, one-on-one onboarding and a dedicated account manager.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Target customers
- Lightspeed Restaurant is positioned for hospitality businesses including restaurants, hotels and multi-location operators.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Trial availability
- The Lightspeed trial page offers a 14-day free trial for Lightspeed Retail, while Restaurant is presented with a demo option.lightspeedhq.com · read 30 Sep 2026
