--- title: "Lightspeed Retail Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about Lightspeed Retail pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # Lightspeed Retail Pricing - Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 from [975 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/reviews/) - Starting at $109.00 per month - Free trial: Available - Free version: Not available - Credit card required: Not provided by vendor --- ## How much does Lightspeed Retail cost? Lightspeed Retail has **3 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $109 flat rate per month**. ### Basic - Price: $109.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Basic plan includes: - Retail POS - Integrated Payments - Inventory Management - Access supplier catalogs - Onboarding and professional service options - 24/7 Chat Support ### Core - Price: $179.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, 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 - Price: $339.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Plus plan includes: - Custom reporting - API access - Workflows - Custom User Roles - 24/7 Phone Support --- ## Is Lightspeed Retail worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 3.8 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 45% AI summary based on 77 value-for-money rating reviews: Some reviewers find Lightspeed Retail to be a cost-effective solution, especially for small businesses. They appreciate the affordable pricing plans, which include features like a no-cost gift card program, multiple tax and discount rates, FIFO inventory, and seamless integration with third-party services. On the other hand, some users feel that Lightspeed Retail can be expensive, especially when considering the additional costs for necessary add-ons and integrations. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.1 - Customer service: 3.9 - Features: 3.9 - Ease of deployment: 3.5 - Likelihood to recommend: 70% Based on 975 total Lightspeed Retail reviews. --- ## How does Lightspeed Retail compare to other alternatives? Lightspeed Retail starts at $109 flat rate per month. Explore how its pricing and plan options compare with top alternatives below. Lightspeed Retail pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lightspeed Retail — 4.0 out of 5 ([975 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $109.00 /mo | Not available | Available | 3.8 | | [Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/) — 4.2 out of 5 ([1,328 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/reviews/)) | 2 plans | $31.10 /user/mo | Available | Available | 4.1 | | [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/) — 3.8 out of 5 ([728 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/reviews/)) | 1 plan | $349.00 /one-time | Not available | Not available | 3.6 | | [RetailEdge](https://www.capterra.com/p/76636/RetailEdge/) — 4.8 out of 5 ([188 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/76636/RetailEdge/reviews/)) | 1 plan | $495.00 /one-time | Not available | Available | 4.8 | | [Meevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/172058/Meevo-2/) — 4.4 out of 5 ([278 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/172058/Meevo-2/reviews/)) | 6 plans | Not available | Not available | Not available | 4.3 | --- ## What reviewers say about Lightspeed Retail's pricing ### What they like - **Lightspeed Retail to be a cost-effective solution** Especially for small businesses. They appreciate the affordable pricing plans, which include features like a no-cost gift card program, multiple tax and discount rates, FIFO inventory, and seamless integration with third-party services. - **The system offers good value for money** With some highlighting the low upfront costs and reasonable hardware prices. They also mention the flexibility in hardware requirements and the availability of significant discounts and promotions. - **The efficient POS and integrated inventory system** Which they find easy to use and set up. Some users report that the pricing model is straightforward and that the product is competitively priced compared to other options in the market. ### What holds them back - **On the other hand** Some users feel that Lightspeed Retail can be expensive, especially when considering the additional costs for necessary add-ons and integrations. They mention that certain features, like advanced reporting and customer rewards, require third-party services or come at an extra cost. - **The pricing structure can change unexpectedly** Leading to higher fees than initially anticipated. Users also report issues with being locked into contracts with high cancellation fees and experiencing price hikes without clear justification. - **The cost of proprietary hardware and specific brand requirements to be significantly higher than generic alternatives** Some users think that the overall cost of the system, including the monthly fees and additional charges, can be quite high compared to other retail POS systems. ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "We were offered a significant start up discount for the first year, and the terminal was free. Once we set up the system, it has been clear sailing." Reviewer: Kyla T. Role: Owner * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "Lightspeed is a great tool and fairly priced for all the time it will make you save." Reviewer: PierreAntoine F. Role: Ecommerce manager * * * 2 out of 5 stars > "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." Reviewer: Elissa S. Role: Owner * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "I do not love the monthly fees now that our yearly discounted rate has come to an end." Reviewer: Kyla T. Role: Owner [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/reviews/)