Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software
Lightspeed Retail vs KORONA POS
Lightspeed Retail leads on 0 checks, KORONA 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
- Highest scoreLightspeed Retail · 7.7/10
- Lowest starting priceKORONA POS · $59/device/mo
- Free trialonly Lightspeed Retail
- Most featuresLightspeed Retail · 5 of 5
Lightspeed Retail scores higher on our rubric for point-of-sale software: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #24.
KORONA POS is cheaper to start at $59/mo against $89/mo.
Lightspeed Retail is the better fit for established retailers needing mature omnichannel POS. KORONA POS is the better fit for retail and franchise operators needing offline POS.
- Lightspeed Retail fits best
Established retailers needing mature omnichannel POS
- KORONA POS fits best
Retail and franchise operators needing offline POS
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Side by side
| Feature | Lightspeed Retail 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | KORONA POS 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #14 in Point-of-Sale Software | #24 in Point-of-Sale Software |
| Best for | Established retailers needing mature omnichannel POS | Retail and franchise operators needing offline POS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $89/mo | $59/device/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Features Lightspeed Retail 5/5 · KORONA POS 4/5 | ||
| Inventory management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline mode | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| 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 → |
KORONA POS is cloud-based point-of-sale software for retailers, quick-service restaurants, ticketing operators, and multi-location businesses. It combines checkout and register operations with product management, inventory tracking,… 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
KORONA POS — where it wins
- Offline transaction processing with synchronization
- Multi-location inventory, reporting, and franchise management
- Open API access and third-party hardware support
Where it doesn't
- Integration options center on QuickBooks, bLoyal, Bottlecapps, and Open API
- Core lacks the inventory tools included in Retail
- There is no free plan
- Lightspeed Retail7.7/10 · 14-day trial
A mature omnichannel POS for established retailers with complex inventory and store operations.
Visit siteFull verdict → - KORONA POS7.1/10 · Paid
A capable offline POS with inventory and multi-location tools, starting at $59 per terminal monthly.
Visit KORONA POSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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