Make the leap from QuickBooks to Lightspeed

Keep the workflows you like. Upgrade the ones you don't.

Lightspeed integrates with a wide range of tools, so you can keep what's working when you switch your POS.

Stay connected to QuickBooks Desktop Accounting and QuickBooks Online with easy integrations
Tailor your POS to your needs with native add-ons and a wide range of integration partners
Get automatic updates and new features as they release

[When switching from QuickBooks POS,] we began to go down the path with Shopify. But very quickly, we realized that while they were strong online, Lightspeed's POS for brick and mortar retail is more fleshed out.

Ben Nourse, Co-owner, Borrego Outfitters

Lightspeed has the robust features you're looking for

Don't settle for less with Shopify or anyone else.

Main features		Shopify POS
Complete inventory system Sell serialized inventory, create assemblies out of your products and easily organize items with multiple variations using matrices. Run your inventory with one centralized database for your store and online shop.	•	•
Contactless, mobile payments Offer your customers a way to pay contactlessly, anywhere in store or for curbside pickup.	•	•
Item import tool Turn your iOS or Android device into a powerful inventory management tool with our Scanner app. Scanner lets you count products, track inventory and fulfill orders easily.	•	•
Complete omnichannel solution on one platform Built-in item importing tool is included with the system, allowing you to import and update items in bulk.	•	•
Custom reorder points Manage your eCom and physical stores from the same system for increased efficiency and customer experience consistency.	•
Purchase order management Never run out of stock. Set your desired reorder points for all your products and see when it's time to restock without needing an extra app.	•	•
Complete multi-store management Order from any vendor and centralize purchasing with built-in purchase orders.	•	•
Special orders and layaways Reporting, gift cards, customer profiles and inventory management across all locations, from a single cloud-based platform on all plans.	•
Customer relationship management Place special orders from the sales screen for products you don't have in stock or set items aside as a layaway order for your customers. Both features included in the POS for free.	•	•
Integrated omnichannel Loyalty program From our most basic plan to most advanced, get the tools to track relevant information about your customers to personalize your service.	•
Complete built-in interactive reporting Integrate with an omnichannel loyalty platform with built-in email marketing, a rewards program and a customer insight dashboard.	•	•
Cloud-based across all devices Run comprehensive reports to track your sales, employees and overall performance over the last week, month, year or more.	•	•
Track service and work orders Create work orders, track repair status, accept deposits and create quotes for customers without paying extra for the tools.	•
Extensive network of integrations Build the perfect POS solution for your business with a huge selection of plug-and-play integrations built in-house or by our trusted partners.	•	•
1:1 onboarding and 24/7 support The POS has been used and trusted by retailers globally for over 10 years, and is backed by experienced local retail experts who understand your reality.	•
Local multi-lingual support teams around the world Take the POS for a free spin before you commit.	•
Free trial accounts Access thousands of products automatically synced with your POS and add key product information with Lightspeed's B2B Catalog.	•	•

Complete inventory system
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Shopify POS	•

Contactless, mobile payments
	•
Shopify POS	•

Item import tool
	•
Shopify POS	•

Complete omnichannel solution on one platform
	•
Shopify POS	•

Custom reorder points
	•
Shopify POS

Purchase order management
	•
Shopify POS	•

Complete multi-store management
	•
Shopify POS	•

Special orders and layaways
	•
Shopify POS

Customer relationship management
	•
Shopify POS	•

Integrated omnichannel Loyalty program
	•
Shopify POS

Complete built-in interactive reporting
	•
Shopify POS	•

Cloud-based across all devices
	•
Shopify POS	•

Track service and work orders
	•
Shopify POS

Extensive network of integrations
	•
Shopify POS	•

1:1 onboarding and 24/7 support
	•
Shopify POS

Local multi-lingual support teams around the world
	•
Shopify POS

Free trial accounts
	•
Shopify POS	•

Lightspeed understands your unique needs

Our POS comes with full inventory management

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

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.

The important features are built in

Unlike Shopify, Lightspeed’s plans have key features you need built into the system at no additional cost.

Manage every location, everywhere

Transfer inventory, view reports by outlet or as a whole and oversee everything from one system, no matter where you are.

Modern architecture that serves you

Lightspeed's cloud-based POS and fully integrated eCom is flexible for your workflow—your stores can even keep running without wifi thanks to the offline mode.

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We've got your back with 24/7 support.

One-on-one onboarding sessions, unlimited 24/7 support, regular check-ins, webinars, demos, videos and guides—it's everything you need, right when you need it.

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Fast, secure, integrated payment processing—right out of the box.

Lightspeed Payments gives your customers the flexibility they crave, all while protecting their data. Accept credit cards, offer one-click payments and more with simple pricing and no hidden fees.

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Become the go-to retailer with Lightspeed’s complete solution. 14-day trial. Unlimited access to all features. No credit card required.

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