# Lightspeed Retail Pricing 2026 | Capterra > Learn more about Lightspeed Retail pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/pricing --- # Pricing for Lightspeed Retail [4.0 (975)](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/reviews/) Write a Review! ## [Lightspeed Retail](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/) has **3** pricing plans - Yes, has free trial - No free version **Credit Card Required:** Not provided by vendor **Discount:** By Plan Frequency ### Basic $109 **Pricing Model:** Flat Rate **Payment Frequency:** Per Month Basic plan includes: - Retail POS - Integrated Payments - Inventory Management - Access supplier catalogs - Onboarding and professional service options ### Core $179 **Pricing Model:** Flat Rate **Payment Frequency:** Per Month Core plan includes: - In-store loyalty - Advanced sales, staff and inventory reports - Accounting, ecommerce and marketing integrations - Built-in Lightspeed eCommerce - Mobile Scanner App ### Plus $339 **Pricing Model:** Flat Rate **Payment Frequency:** Per Month Plus plan includes: - Custom reporting - API access - Workflows - Custom User Roles - 24/7 Phone Support ## Popular alternatives to [Lightspeed Retail](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/) Looking to learn more about Retail POS System software similar to Lightspeed Retail? 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Pricing RatingN/A Value For Money[3.8(975)](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/reviews/) Pros Cons [Read All 975 Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/reviews/) Read Full Reviews Below Elissa S. Owner Retail, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 2+ years ** Overall Rating 2.0 ** Ease of Use 1.0 Customer Service 2.0 Features 1.0 Value for Money 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10% 1/10 Reviewer Source Source: Capterra October 22, 2025 "After 11 years of service, I am switching to a different POS system and would not recommend Lightspeed." **Overall:** I have spent hours on chat and phone support, trying to come up with a solution to an outdated machine that does not connect/stay connected. It is embarrassing to have to punch customers' cc numbers in manually because you cannot obtain a functioning credit card machine. Yesterday I waited in the phone queue for over an hour, waiting for customer support. This is unique to Lightspeed, as I rarely waited longer than a few minutes for support when Shopkeep owned the software. I have already ordered hardware for a new POS system and will be discontinuing use of Shopkeep by Lightspeed, despite having almost a full year of prepaid service remaining. For me it is not worth the stress and frustration. **Pros:** I signed on in 2014 when this software was still owned by Shopkeep. It did everything that we needed it to do and support was always available. Unfortunately that is no longer the case. **Cons:** Shopkeep was purchased by Lightspeed. They want all customers to switch to their credit card processing, Lightspeed Payments, eliminating competition and taking control of pricing out of the customer's hands. As a customer who chose not to switch I am given one option of an outdated credit card machine that no longer works well with the retail app. In addition, I just received an email that the cost of the service will be increasing by $40/month, making it more expensive than most retail POS subscriptions. **Alternatives Considered:** [Harbortouch POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/118757/Harbortouch-POS/) **Reasons for Choosing Lightspeed Retail:** It was less complicated and more streamlined. Elissa S. Owner Retail, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 2+ years ** Overall Rating 2.0 ** Ease of Use 1.0 Customer Service 2.0 Features 1.0 Value for Money 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10% 1/10 Reviewer Source Source: Capterra October 22, 2025 "After 11 years of service, I am switching to a different POS system and would not recommend Lightspeed." **Overall:** I have spent hours on chat and phone support, trying to come up with a solution to an outdated machine that does not connect/stay connected. It is embarrassing to have to punch customers' cc numbers in manually because you cannot obtain a functioning credit card machine. Yesterday I waited in the phone queue for over an hour, waiting for customer support. This is unique to Lightspeed, as I rarely waited longer than a few minutes for support when Shopkeep owned the software. I have already ordered hardware for a new POS system and will be discontinuing use of Shopkeep by Lightspeed, despite having almost a full year of prepaid service remaining. For me it is not worth the stress and frustration. **Pros:** I signed on in 2014 when this software was still owned by Shopkeep. It did everything that we needed it to do and support was always available. Unfortunately that is no longer the case. **Cons:** Shopkeep was purchased by Lightspeed. They want all customers to switch to their credit card processing, Lightspeed Payments, eliminating competition and taking control of pricing out of the customer's hands. As a customer who chose not to switch I am given one option of an outdated credit card machine that no longer works well with the retail app. In addition, I just received an email that the cost of the service will be increasing by $40/month, making it more expensive than most retail POS subscriptions. **Alternatives Considered:** [Harbortouch POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/118757/Harbortouch-POS/) **Reasons for Choosing Lightspeed Retail:** It was less complicated and more streamlined. [Read All 975 Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/reviews/) ## How should I be thinking about software pricing? [ Be an Informed Buyer: Understanding the True Cost of Business Software It's not just you-budgeting for business software is complicated. We're here to break it down. ](https://www.capterra.com/resources/business-software-cost/)