Head-to-head · Garden Center Software
Windward System Five vs Lilypad POS
Windward System Five leads on 0 checks, Lilypad POS on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Most featuresLilypad POS · 1 of 6
Our editors rank Windward System Five at #3 and Lilypad POS at #4 for garden center software; Windward System Five and Lilypad POS have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Lilypad POS offers point of sale; Windward System Five doesn't publish it.
Windward System Five is the better fit for garden centers prioritizing retail POS and integrations. Lilypad POS is the better fit for small centers needing basic point-of-sale checkout.
- Windward System Five fits best
Garden centers prioritizing retail POS and integrations
- Lilypad POS fits best
Small centers needing basic point-of-sale checkout
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. It never changes our verdict. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Windward System Five —/10 Visit ↗ | Lilypad POS —/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | — |
| Ranking | #3 in Garden Center Software | #4 in Garden Center Software |
| Best for | Garden centers prioritizing retail POS and integrations | Small centers needing basic point-of-sale checkout |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Windward System Five 0/6 · Lilypad POS 1/6 | ||
| Point of sale | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Plant inventory | Not published | Not published |
| Ecommerce store | Not published | Not published |
| Multi-location support | Not published | Not published |
| Greenhouse production | Not published | Not published |
| Barcode scanning | Not published | Not published |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | Windward System Five brings point of sale, inventory, purchasing, customer records, accounting, reporting and e-commerce synchronization into one retail business management platform. Founded in 1984, it is aimed at independent retailers,… Read the review → |
Lilypad POS is point-of-sale software for garden centers, nurseries and related plant retailers. Its stated role is retail checkout, making it a straightforward candidate for small centers that need basic checkout operations rather than a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Windward System Five — where it wins
- Combines POS, barcode inventory, purchasing and accounting.
- Supports multi-store transfers and centralized operations.
- Connects with WebSell, Shopify, WooCommerce and Power BI.
Where it doesn't
- Its listed features are general retail, not horticulture-specific.
- Runs on Windows rather than across listed operating systems.
- Pricing depends on users, modules, edition and deployment.
Lilypad POS — where it wins
- Designed for garden centers, nurseries and related plant retailers
- Provides point-of-sale checkout
- Positioned around retail checkout rather than general business management
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- The stated feature focus is limited to point-of-sale checkout
- Its fit is specified for small and mid-market businesses
- Windward System Five—/10 · Pricing on request
A mature retail system for POS, inventory, purchasing and multi-store operations.
Visit WindwardFull verdict → - Lilypad POS—/10 · Pricing on request
A checkout-focused POS option for small garden centers and nurseries.
Contact Lilypad POSFull verdict →
More comparisons
- Agriware vs Windward System Five
- Agriware vs Lilypad POS
- POS Nation vs Windward System Five
- POS Nation vs Lilypad POS
All garden center software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026