Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software
Lightspeed Retail vs Retail Pro
Lightspeed Retail leads on 0 checks, Retail Pro on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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
- Free trialonly Lightspeed Retail
Lightspeed Retail scores higher on our rubric for point-of-sale software: 7.7 against 4.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #56.
On hardware support, Lightspeed Retail gives you Both where Retail Pro offers Third_party.
Lightspeed Retail is the better fit for established retailers needing mature omnichannel POS. Retail Pro is the better fit for enterprise retailers needing advanced controls.
- Lightspeed Retail fits best
Established retailers needing mature omnichannel POS
- Retail Pro fits best
Enterprise retailers needing advanced controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Lightspeed Retail 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Retail Pro 4.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 4.3 |
| Ranking | #14 in Point-of-Sale Software | #56 in Point-of-Sale Software |
| Best for | Established retailers needing mature omnichannel POS | Enterprise retailers needing advanced controls |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $89/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Features Lightspeed Retail 5/5 · Retail Pro 5/5 | ||
| Inventory management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee permissions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Hardware support | Both | Third_party |
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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 → |
Retail Pro is point-of-sale and retail management software for retailers operating one or more stores. It brings together transactions, orders, returns, fees, shipping, inventory, purchasing, receiving, transfers, replenishment, pricing,… 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
Retail Pro — where it wins
- Offline POS supports continued access to core retail functions
- Deep inventory, purchasing, replenishment, and multi-location controls
- Permissions, forecasting, loyalty, promotions, and hardware support
Where it doesn't
- Additional users cost $99 per location
- Initial subscription term requires a minimum of 24 months
- Installation, training, and other service fees are excluded
- Lightspeed Retail7.7/10 · 14-day trial
A mature omnichannel POS for established retailers with complex inventory and store operations.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Retail Pro4.3/10 · Pricing on request
A control-focused POS suite for enterprise retail operations across locations.
Visit Retail ProFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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