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Head-to-head · Restaurant Payment Processing Software

Adyen vs Lightspeed Restaurant

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Adyen #2 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software 9.3/10 From $0.13 ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Adyen
Lightspeed Restaurant #8 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Lightspeed

Adyen leads on 0 checks, Lightspeed Restaurant on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdyen · 9.3/10

Adyen scores higher on our rubric for restaurant payment processing software: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Adyen is the better fit for global, API-driven restaurant payment operations. Lightspeed Restaurant is the better fit for multi-location restaurants needing deep POS coverage.

  • Adyen fits best

    Global, API-driven restaurant payment operations

  • Lightspeed Restaurant fits best

    Multi-location restaurants needing deep POS coverage

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Side by side

Feature Adyen 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Lightspeed Restaurant 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.4
Ranking #2 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software #8 in Restaurant Payment Processing Software
Best for Global, API-driven restaurant payment operations Multi-location restaurants needing deep POS coverage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price From $0.13 $69/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS
Integrations 13 integrations 6 integrations
Features Adyen 0/5 · Lightspeed Restaurant 0/5
Card-present payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tableside payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Reconciliation tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Pricing model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 136 currencies and extensive card, wallet, and local methods
  • Covers recurring, marketplace, split-payment, payout, and reporting workflows
  • Offers APIs, SDKs, webhooks, plugins, and mobile integrations
  • Integrated payments, bill splitting, and contactless ordering
  • Multi-location reporting with offline operation and cloud synchronization
  • Reservations, inventory, floor plans, and API access in one platform
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume
  • Its extensive API and SDK surface may require technical resources
  • No free plan is available
  • Enterprise requires a personalized software and hardware package
  • The Starter location allowance is not specified
Our verdict

Adyen is payment infrastructure for businesses accepting online and in-person payments, with a strong fit for restaurant groups managing web, mobile, and broader omnichannel payment operations. Its online product supports cards, wallets,…

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Lightspeed Restaurant is a cloud-based point-of-sale and restaurant management platform for cafés, bars, full-service restaurants, hotels, and multi-location hospitality businesses. It combines customizable menus, floor plans, tableside…

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  1. AdyenRestaurant Payment Processing Software 9.3From $0.13
  2. Lightspeed RestaurantRestaurant Payment Processing Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Adyen — where it wins

    • Supports 136 currencies and extensive card, wallet, and local methods
    • Covers recurring, marketplace, split-payment, payout, and reporting workflows
    • Offers APIs, SDKs, webhooks, plugins, and mobile integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume
    • Its extensive API and SDK surface may require technical resources

  • Lightspeed Restaurant — where it wins

    • Integrated payments, bill splitting, and contactless ordering
    • Multi-location reporting with offline operation and cloud synchronization
    • Reservations, inventory, floor plans, and API access in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Enterprise requires a personalized software and hardware package
    • The Starter location allowance is not specified
  • Adyen9.3/10 · From $0.13

    A global, API-driven payment stack for complex restaurant payment operations.

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  • Lightspeed Restaurant8.4/10 · Paid

    A broad restaurant POS for multi-location operators that need payments, ordering, and management tools.

    Visit LightspeedFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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