# Lightspeed Restaurant vs SpotOn

| Attribute | Lightspeed Restaurant | SpotOn |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 55.1 (73% (medium)) | 59.3 (71% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based restaurant management system that enables operators to streamline front and back-of-house operations, track inventory, process payments, manage multiple locations, and gain business insights through integrated reporting and analytics. It is indexed under Restaurant POS Software.","source":"https://www.lightspeedhq.com/pos/restaurant/","question":"What is Lightspeed Restaurant?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Lightspeed Restaurant does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.lightspeedhq.com/golf/sales-marketing/dynamic-pricing/","question":"How much does Lightspeed Restaurant cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Lightspeed Restaurant. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.lightspeedhq.com/golf/sales-marketing/dynamic-pricing/","question":"What platforms does Lightspeed Restaurant support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Lightspeed Restaurant, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.lightspeedhq.com/golf/sales-marketing/dynamic-pricing/","question":"Can Lightspeed Restaurant be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 19 integrations for Lightspeed Restaurant, including Amazon, eBay, Google, Apple Pay, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Stripe, plus 11 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.lightspeedhq.com/pos/restaurant/","question":"What does Lightspeed Restaurant integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Lightspeed Restaurant. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Lightspeed Restaurant not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.lightspeedhq.com/security/","question":"What security certifications does Lightspeed Restaurant have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Lightspeed Restaurant is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Canada.","source":"https://www.lightspeedhq.com/golf/sales-marketing/dynamic-pricing/","question":"Where is Lightspeed Restaurant available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A handheld POS terminal designed for small businesses that handles payment processing, provides sales reporting, supports offline operation, and includes 24/7 support. Optional loyalty features are available as an upgrade. It is indexed under Restaurant POS Software.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"What is SpotOn?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SpotOn is a paid product; published pricing starts at $25 per month. It is sold across 2 plans (Terminal and Terminal + Loyalty). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"How much does SpotOn cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to SpotOn. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"What platforms does SpotOn support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SpotOn, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"Can SpotOn be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for SpotOn, including ADP, DoorDash Drive, Google Ads, Google Business Profile, Gusto, Paychex, Paylocity and QuickBooks, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/pricing/demo/","question":"What does SpotOn integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for SpotOn. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SpotOn not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://trust.spoton.com","question":"What security certifications does SpotOn have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"SpotOn is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","question":"Where is SpotOn available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based POS system for retail businesses that combines sales processing, inventory management, online store capabilities, and customer loyalty in one integrated platform. Includes multi-location management, staff administration, and open API for customization. | A handheld POS terminal designed for small businesses that handles payment processing, provides sales reporting, supports offline operation, and includes 24/7 support. Optional loyalty features are available as an upgrade. |
| features.capabilities | `{"kds":true,"pci_dss":true,"inventory":true,"venue_type":"multi","offline_mode":true,"pricing_model":"per_location","multi_location":true,"target_segment":"smb","online_ordering":true,"hardware_ecosystem":true,"loyalty_gift_cards":true,"payment_processing":"built_in","delivery_integrations":true}` | `{"kds":true,"venue_type":"multi","offline_mode":true,"reservations":true,"pricing_model":"per_terminal","multi_location":true,"target_segment":"smb","online_ordering":true,"hardware_ecosystem":true,"loyalty_gift_cards":true,"payment_processing":"built_in","delivery_integrations":true}` |
| integrations.count | 10 | 12 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Amazon"},{"name":"eBay"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Google Pay"},{"name":"Apple Pay"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"TikTok"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Adyen"},{"name":"Epson"},{"name":"Uber Eats","native":false,"category":"delivery"},{"name":"Upserve Gift Cards","native":true,"category":"gift_card"},{"name":"Upserve Online Ordering","native":true,"category":"online_ordering"},{"name":"WebRezPro","native":false,"category":"property_management"},{"name":"Wrapped Gift Cards","native":false,"category":"gift_card"},{"name":"APICBASE","native":false,"category":"inventory"},{"name":"Astro Loyalty","native":false,"category":"loyalty"},{"name":"BPL Digital Online Ordering","native":false,"category":"online_ordering"},{"name":"Inventory Planner by Sage","native":false,"category":"inventory"},{"name":"Xero","native":true,"category":"accounting"},{"name":"QuickBooks","native":true,"category":"accounting"},{"name":"MYOB","native":true,"category":"accounting"}]` | `[{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"ADP Workforce Now"},{"name":"DoorDash Drive"},{"name":"Google Ads"},{"name":"Google Business Profile"},{"name":"Gusto"},{"name":"Paychex"},{"name":"Paylocity"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"QSR Online"},{"name":"RASI"},{"name":"RUN Powered by ADP"},{"name":"Popmenu"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$89/month","features":["Retail POS","1 included register","Integrated Payments","Inventory Management","Lightspeed Wholesale","PO Sync","Built-in Lightspeed eCommerce","In-store and online loyalty","Advanced sales, staff and inventory reports","Accounting, ecommerce and marketing integrations","Mobile Scanner App","Landed Costs","Insights","API access","Workflows","Custom User Roles","SSO"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":89,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Essential day-to-day needs for independent retailers","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$149/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":149,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Management tools to facilitate business growth","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$289/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":289,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced customization and scalability for established retail operations","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Extra locations"},{"name":"Additional registers"},{"name":"Lightspeed Capital"}],"summary":"From $89/month. 14-day free trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.lightspeedhq.com/pos/retail/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-22T13:48:48.267Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":149,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Terminal","summary":"$25/month + $240 hardware + 2.45% + $0.15 per card-present transaction (3.45% + $0.15 for keyed transactions)","features":["All-in-one handheld POS","Integrated payments","Offline mode","Onboard receipts, tips & reporting","Virtual terminal & invoicing","24/7 support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":240,"currency":"USD"},{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","plus":{"amount":0.15,"currency":"USD"},"rate":2.45},{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","plus":{"amount":0.15,"currency":"USD"},"rate":3.45}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Terminal + Loyalty","summary":"$90/month","features":["All-in-one handheld POS","Integrated payments","Offline mode","Onboard receipts, tips & reporting","Virtual terminal & invoicing","24/7 support","Integrated loyalty"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":90,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $25/month + $240 hardware, or $90/month with integrated loyalty","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.spoton.com/small-business/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-08T17:36:10.055Z","startingPrice":{"amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | high | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":149,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Restaurant POS Software)

| Capability | Lightspeed Restaurant | SpotOn |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Venue type | Multi-concept | Multi-concept |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| PCI DSS compliant | ✓ | - |
| EMV chip / contactless payments | - | - |
| **Reliability** |  |  |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Front of house** |  |  |
| Online ordering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reservations / waitlist | - | ✓ |
| Loyalty / gift cards | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Back of house** |  |  |
| Kitchen display system (KDS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory management | ✓ | - |
| **Integrations** |  |  |
| Delivery integrations (DoorDash/Uber Eats/Grubhub) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Hardware** |  |  |
| Proprietary hardware ecosystem (terminals/KDS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Target segment | SMB / independent | SMB / independent |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payment processing | Built-in / proprietary processor | Built-in / proprietary processor |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per location | Per terminal |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:04:47.575Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*