Overview
Lightspeed is full-featured pos for retail and hospitality. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, it serves Australian businesses.
Full-featured POS for retail and hospitality
AU Compliance Scores
BAS Lodgement0/5
STP Phase 20/5
Payday Super0/5
Modern Awards0/5
GST Handling3/5
Bank Feeds0/5
Pricing (AUD inc. GST)
All prices below are in Australian dollars (GST not included). Pricing verified as of 2026-03-18.
Retail Basic
$129/mo
AUD exc GST
- Registers: 1
- Locations: 1
- Ecommerce: Yes
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Retail Core
$229/mo
AUD exc GST
- Registers: 1
- Locations: 1
- Ecommerce: Yes
- Loyalty: Yes
Retail Plus
$329/mo
AUD exc GST
- Registers: 1
- Locations: 1
- Ecommerce: Yes
- Advanced Reporting: Yes
- Loyalty: Yes
Hospitality Basic
$40/mo
AUD exc GST
- Registers: 1
Hospitality Plus
$120/mo
AUD exc GST
- Registers: 1
Hospitality Growth
$220/mo
AUD exc GST
- Registers: 2
Hospitality Pro
$340/mo
AUD exc GST
- Registers: 5
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Full-featured POS for both retail and hospitality
- Excellent inventory management with multi-location support and 8M+ item catalogue
- Native e-commerce integration for omnichannel selling
- Competitive 1.5% card-present rate with no terminal rental fees
- 24/7 AU support from Brisbane-based team
- Strong reporting and analytics with 40+ customisable reports
- Integrates natively with Xero, MYOB, Deputy, and Shopify
Cons
- Most expensive POS option (retail from $129/mo, hospitality from $40/mo)
- Canadian company — not AU-made
- Additional cost per extra register ($40/mo) or location
- Steeper learning curve than Square or Zeller
- Advanced features like custom reporting locked behind Plus plan ($329/mo)
- Pressure to use proprietary Lightspeed Payments — third-party processors incur extra fees
Who Is Lightspeed Best For?
- Multi Location Retail
- Hospitality Venue
- Restaurant
- Omnichannel Retail
- Large Inventory
Lightspeed may not be the best fit for:
- Single Register Cafe
- Market Stall
- Budget Conscious Startup
Lightspeed Alternatives
If Lightspeed doesn’t quite fit your needs, consider these alternatives for Australian businesses:
- Square — Free POS software with affordable card payments. Free plan available.
- Zeller — AU-made EFTPOS and POS in one device. Free plan available.
- Shopify POS — Omnichannel POS for retailers who sell online and in-store. From $56/mo inc. GST.
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Migration Guides
Step-by-step switching guides involving Lightspeed for Australian businesses.
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How to Switch Your POS System
4-8 hours · 10 steps
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