Lightspeed Restaurant
Summary
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. Plans start at $69/mo; there is no free plan or free trial listed for Restaurant. The cloud-based system can continue offline by saving entered data locally and uploading it when connectivity returns, though master-data maintenance and eCloud evaluations need an internet connection. 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, employee-management and loyalty tools, and its Integration Hub includes hundreds of third-party options. Accounting sync can send sales data to QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and other accounting software. Lightspeed offers 24/7 phone and chat support, one-on-one onboarding and a dedicated account manager.
Who it is for
It is aimed at hospitality businesses, including restaurants, hotels and operators managing multiple locations. It may suit teams that need POS, ordering, table management and business integrations.
What is good
- Supports customizable menus, screens and floor plans.
- Online, tableside and QR-code ordering are available.
- Offline mode stores entered data for later cloud upload.
- Integration Hub lists hundreds of third-party options.
- Includes 24/7 phone and chat support.
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial is listed.
- Front end requires the Lightspeed Restaurant iPad app.
- Some functions require an internet connection.
- Plans start at $69/mo.
Verdict
Lightspeed Restaurant brings ordering, POS and integrations into a cloud-based system with offline operation for entered data. Check the iPad front-end requirement, connectivity-dependent functions and paid plans against your operation.
Lightspeed Restaurant plans and pricing
All plansCompared on restaurant online ordering software
- Free plan
- Nolightspeedhq.com
- Paid from
- $69/molightspeedhq.com
Facts
- 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 · 30 Sept 2026
- Core workflows
- The POS supports customizable menus, screens and floor plans, plus online, tableside and QR-code ordering.lightspeedhq.com · 30 Sept 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 · 30 Sept 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 · 30 Sept 2026
- Browser support
- Lightspeed says the POS can run in a web browser on any device, including Mac, PC, Apple or Android.lightspeedhq.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The product connects with hotel PMS software, employee-management tools, loyalty programs and partners such as 7shifts and OpenTable.lightspeedhq.com · 30 Sept 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 · 30 Sept 2026
- Accounting
- Lightspeed Accounting syncs sales data with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and other accounting software and can automate daily or weekly synchronization.lightspeedhq.com · 30 Sept 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 · 30 Sept 2026
- Payment compliance
- Lightspeed says its payment terminals are fully PCI compliant.lightspeedhq.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Lightspeed offers 24/7 phone and chat support, one-on-one onboarding and a dedicated account manager.lightspeedhq.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Target customers
- Lightspeed Restaurant is positioned for hospitality businesses including restaurants, hotels and multi-location operators.lightspeedhq.com · 30 Sept 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 · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2005lightspeedhq.com · 23 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Québec, Canadalightspeedhq.com · 23 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Everything Xiaomi
- Best Restaurant Online Ordering Software in 2026#5 of 125
- Best Point-of-Sale Software in 2026#66 of 105
- Best Kitchen Display System Software in 2026#7 of 47
- Best Restaurant Table Management Software in 2026#6 of 43
- Best Restaurant POS Software in 2026#10 of 42
- Best Restaurant Gift Card Software in 2026#6 of 38
- Best Restaurant Management Software in 2026#5 of 37
- Best Retail Management Software in 2026#8 of 36
- Best Retail POS Software in 2026#9 of 28
- Best Restaurant Payment Processing Software in 2026#5 of 26
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Sources
- lightspeedhq.com/pos/restaurant/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- lightspeedhq.com/cloud-pos-system/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- lightspeedhq.com/pos/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- k-series-support.lightspeedhq.com/hc/en-us/articles/40834565217691-About-· checked 30 Sept 2026
- lightspeedhq.com/pos/restaurant/accounting/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- lightspeedhq.com/pos/restaurant/hardware/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- lightspeedhq.com/pos/restaurant/hotel-epos/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- lightspeedhq.com/trial/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- lightspeedhq.com/pos/retail/· checked 23 Sept 2026
- lightspeedhq.com/pos/restaurant/pricing/· checked 30 Sept 2026