Lightspeed Restaurant vs SpotOn Restaurant

Lightspeed Restaurant9.2Visit SpotOn Restaurant8.4Visit

Higher score Lightspeed Restaurant #2 in Restaurant Management Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Lightspeed

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SpotOn Restaurant #8 in Restaurant Management Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SpotOn

• Lightspeed Restaurant fits best

  Established multi-location restaurant groups

• SpotOn Restaurant fits best

  Full-service restaurants seeking broad value

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Side by side

Feature	Lightspeed Restaurant 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SpotOn Restaurant 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Restaurant Management Software	#8 in Restaurant Management Software
Best for	Established multi-location restaurant groups	Full-service restaurants seeking broad value
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$69/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	6 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lightspeed Restaurant 5/5 · SpotOn Restaurant 5/5
Online ordering	✓	✓
Reservation booking	✓	✓
Menu management	✓	✓
Table management	✓	✓
Staff scheduling	✓	✓
Specs
Location limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines POS, ordering, reservations, inventory and kitchen display support Supports multi-location reporting, management and offline cloud synchronization Offers API access plus integrations with 7shifts, OpenTable and hotel PMS	Free All-In Plan includes POS software and hardware Combines ordering, reservations, scheduling, KDS, and reporting Integrates with delivery, payroll, accounting, and reservation tools
Cons	No free plan is available The platform covers many operations, which may exceed a single site's needs Enterprise capabilities require a personalized software and hardware package	All-In Plan requires processing fees and a minimum two-year term POS Essentials costs $55 per station per month Some connected products may carry separate fees
Our verdict	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. Its coverage spans customizable menus, floor plans,… Read the review →	SpotOn Restaurant is a restaurant point-of-sale and management system for full-service, quick-service, fine-dining, bar, brewery, café, and other restaurant operators. It combines ordering, payments, menu management, table layouts,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Lightspeed Restaurant — where it wins

  • Combines POS, ordering, reservations, inventory and kitchen display support
  • Supports multi-location reporting, management and offline cloud synchronization
  • Offers API access plus integrations with 7shifts, OpenTable and hotel PMS

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The platform covers many operations, which may exceed a single site's needs
  • Enterprise capabilities require a personalized software and hardware package

• SpotOn Restaurant — where it wins

  • Free All-In Plan includes POS software and hardware
  • Combines ordering, reservations, scheduling, KDS, and reporting
  • Integrates with delivery, payroll, accounting, and reservation tools

  Where it doesn't

  • All-In Plan requires processing fees and a minimum two-year term
  • POS Essentials costs $55 per station per month
  • Some connected products may carry separate fees

• Lightspeed Restaurant9.2/10 · Paid

  A broad restaurant operations platform for established groups managing multiple locations.

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• SpotOn Restaurant8.4/10 · Paid

  A broad restaurant platform with POS, ordering, reservations, scheduling, and multi-location tools.

  Visit SpotOnFull verdict →