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Head-to-head · Point of Sale POS software

Lightspeed Restaurant vs Cegid Retail

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Lightspeed Restaurant #2 in Point of Sale POS software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Lightspeed
Cegid Retail #7 in Point of Sale POS software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Cegid Retail

Lightspeed Restaurant leads on 0 checks, Cegid Retail on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLightspeed Restaurant · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresCegid Retail · 2 of 2

Lightspeed Restaurant scores higher on our rubric for point of sale pos software: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Lightspeed Restaurant is the better fit for restaurants needing broad service tools. Cegid Retail is the better fit for large retailers coordinating omnichannel store operations.

  • Lightspeed Restaurant fits best

    Restaurants needing broad service tools

  • Cegid Retail fits best

    Large retailers coordinating omnichannel store operations

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Side by side

Feature Lightspeed Restaurant 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Cegid Retail 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #2 in Point of Sale POS software #7 in Point of Sale POS software
Best for Restaurants needing broad service tools Large retailers coordinating omnichannel store operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $69/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS Web, iOS, Android, Windows
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lightspeed Restaurant 0/2 · Cegid Retail 2/2
Offline mode Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Inventory tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Business focus Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sales channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
POS platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers menus, floor plans, reservations, KDS, and tableside service
  • Supports offline operation, staff controls, and multi-location reporting
  • Integrates with 7shifts, OpenTable, Uber Eats, PMS, and accounting tools
  • Supports fixed and mobile checkout, including offline POS operation.
  • Combines inventory, replenishment, and stock transfers with real-time visibility.
  • Coordinates click and collect and ship-from-store orders across channels.
Cons
  • Monthly pricing rises from $69 to $399 across standard plans
  • Reservations and some ordering capabilities may be add-ons
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple cafes
  • Pricing requires a customized quote through sales.
  • Its specialty-retail focus is less tailored to restaurant workflows.
  • Hardware compatibility varies by module and country.
Our verdict

Lightspeed Restaurant is a cloud-based point-of-sale and restaurant management platform for hospitality businesses. It is designed for single venues, growing groups, multi-location operators, and hotel operations that need one system for…

Read the review →

Cegid Retail brings point-of-sale checkout and unified commerce tools together for specialty retailers and retail chains. It supports fixed and mobile checkout, store operations, centralized inventory, customer engagement, and performance…

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  1. Lightspeed RestaurantPoint of Sale POS software 9.3Paid
  2. Cegid RetailPoint of Sale POS software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lightspeed Restaurant — where it wins

    • Covers menus, floor plans, reservations, KDS, and tableside service
    • Supports offline operation, staff controls, and multi-location reporting
    • Integrates with 7shifts, OpenTable, Uber Eats, PMS, and accounting tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly pricing rises from $69 to $399 across standard plans
    • Reservations and some ordering capabilities may be add-ons
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple cafes

  • Cegid Retail — where it wins

    • Supports fixed and mobile checkout, including offline POS operation.
    • Combines inventory, replenishment, and stock transfers with real-time visibility.
    • Coordinates click and collect and ship-from-store orders across channels.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized quote through sales.
    • Its specialty-retail focus is less tailored to restaurant workflows.
    • Hardware compatibility varies by module and country.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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