Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Lightspeed's array of products. If you're a hospitality business owner or manager exploring Point of Sale (POS) options or simply seeking to understand the distinctions among the different versions of Lightspeed's software, you're in the right place.
This article explores the intricacies of Lightspeed's different series or versions, each catering to specific sectors such as Restaurant POS, Retail POS, and Golf.
Lightspeed as a Cloud-based Innovation in POS Systems
Lightspeed is a global leader in cloud-based POS systems, renowned for offering dynamic solutions tailored to various industries, including restaurants, retail, and golf. Each version of their software is designed to address unique business requirements, making it a versatile solution that adapts to different operational environments. From streamlining day-to-day tasks to providing actionable insights, Lightspeed equips businesses with the tools they need to thrive in today's competitive market.
Versions: Key Functionalities and Availability
| Lightspeed Software Type | Series/Version | Country Availability | Brief Overview | Functionality |
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| Restaurant POS: | ||||
| Lightspeed-L | USA, Canada, UK, & Europe (Focus on Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) LATAM (Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela) | Legacy software providing robust POS capabilities for restaurants. | • Menu Management • Tableside Ordering • Staff Management • Reporting & Analytics • Loyalty Programs |
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| Lightspeed-K | Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Africa, US, Spain | The modern restaurant POS solution with advanced features tailored to multi side businesses. |
• Advanced Menu Management • Advanced Insights |
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| Lightspeed-U (Former Upserve) | US (for existing customers) | Legacy software focused on restaurant management, to be replaced by K series. | • POS • Menu Intelligence • Workforce Management • Online Ordering • Customer Management |
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| Lightspeed-O | Australia – for existings merchants only | POS solution offering essential functionalities for restaurants. | • Sales Reports • Inventory Management • Customer Profiles • Employee Management • Multi-Location Support |
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| Retail POS: | ||||
| Lightspeed-X | Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Kuwait, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Vietnam, Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), New Zealand. | Retail POS system designed for modern businesses. | • Omni-channel Retailing • Mobile POS • Loyalty Program • E-commerce Integration • Sales & Inventory Reports |
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| Lightspeed-R | Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, UK, USA. | A comprehensive solution aimed at managing retail operations. | • Inventory Management • Reporting & Analytics • Multi-Store Capability • Customer Management • Integrated E-Commerce |
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| Golf: | ||||
| Lightspeed Golf (former Chronogolf) | Global | Golf management software integrated with retail POS. | • Tee Sheet Management • Membership Management • Retail POS Integration • Reporting & Analytics • Online Booking |
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Comments
I am writing to object to the way that LIghtspeed R and Lightspeed X are presented on Cloudbeds apps/marketplace. Both require a 3rd party to integrate between Cloudbeds and Lightspeed. The 3rd party, DataStem, is very expensive.
Only after we purchased Lightspeed X equipment and began our training did we find this out. Cloudbeds should note the 3rd party requirement more noticeably, and perhaps list it as Omniboost is shown.
Really disappointed. :(
Hello, Diana Davidson,
Thank you for your feedback. We have already created a ticket for you so our Support team can examine it more closely and escalate it to the corresponding department for review.
Kind regards,
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