Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software
Lightspeed Retail vs Hike POS
Lightspeed Retail leads on 0 checks, Hike POS on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Lowest starting priceHike POS · $59/mo
- Free trialboth
Lightspeed Retail and Hike POS score identically on our rubric (7.7 out of 10) for point-of-sale software; Lightspeed Retail sits at #14 and Hike POS at #15 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Hike POS is cheaper to start at $59/mo against $89/mo.
Lightspeed Retail is the better fit for established retailers needing mature omnichannel POS. Hike POS is the better fit for retailers needing ecommerce-connected POS.
- Lightspeed Retail fits best
Established retailers needing mature omnichannel POS
- Hike POS fits best
Retailers needing ecommerce-connected POS
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Side by side
| Feature | Lightspeed Retail 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Hike POS 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #14 in Point-of-Sale Software | #15 in Point-of-Sale Software |
| Best for | Established retailers needing mature omnichannel POS | Retailers needing ecommerce-connected POS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $89/mo | $59/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Features Lightspeed Retail 5/5 · Hike POS 5/5 | ||
| Inventory management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee permissions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Hardware support | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Lightspeed Retail is a cloud-based point-of-sale platform for retailers selling through stores and online channels. It brings checkout, payment processing, inventory, purchasing, ecommerce, customer data, employee controls, reporting,… Read the review → |
Hike POS is cloud-based point-of-sale and retail management software for brick-and-mortar stores, pop-ups, and multi-location retailers. It combines checkout and payment processing with inventory, purchasing, customer profiles, reporting,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Lightspeed Retail — where it wins
- Multi-location inventory, pricing, sales, and customer management
- Offline selling, employee permissions, reporting, and hardware support
- Open API plus ecommerce, accounting, marketing, and shipping integrations
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $89 per month with no free plan
- Advanced reporting, API access, and custom roles require Core or Plus
- Some offline transactions depend on the specific transaction type
Hike POS — where it wins
- Offline transactions synchronize later for continued selling.
- Inventory covers variants, stock counts, purchase orders, and alerts.
- Ecommerce, reporting, loyalty, and multi-location tools span retail operations.
Where it doesn't
- Essential supports only one outlet.
- Advanced permissions and ecommerce are reserved for Plus.
- Enterprise uses bespoke customization and quote-based pricing.
- Lightspeed Retail7.7/10 · 14-day trial
A mature omnichannel POS for established retailers with complex inventory and store operations.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Hike POS7.7/10 · 14-day trial
A capable POS for retailers linking checkout, inventory, stores, and ecommerce.
Visit Hike POSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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