Shop Savvy vs Lightspeed
Compare Shop Savvy POS vs Lightspeed POS on pricing, ease of use, and AI features. Learn why multi-location retailers choose Shop Savvy over Lightspeed.
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LightspeedAt a glance
| Shop Savvy | Lightspeed | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/mo (Starter) | $89/mo (Basic) |
| Industries Supported | 25 verticals | Retail & restaurants |
| AI Business Intelligence | SavvyAI included | Advanced Reporting add-on |
| Setup Time | Under 30 minutes | Days to weeks |
Starting Price
Shop Savvy
$0/mo (Starter)
Lightspeed
$89/mo (Basic)
Industries Supported
Shop Savvy
25 verticals
Lightspeed
Retail & restaurants
AI Business Intelligence
Shop Savvy
SavvyAI included
Lightspeed
Advanced Reporting add-on
Setup Time
Shop Savvy
Under 30 minutes
Lightspeed
Days to weeks
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Shop Savvy | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-based POS | ||
| AI demand forecasting | ||
| 25 industry templates | ||
| Built-in loyalty program | Add-on | |
| Advanced inventory management | ||
| Multi-location management | ||
| Purchase orders & vendor management | ||
| Employee scheduling | ||
| Kitchen display system | ||
| E-commerce integration | ||
| Customer CRM | ||
| EBT/HSA/FSA acceptance | ||
| Tap to Pay on iPhone | ||
| 7 native companion apps | ||
| Surcharge/cash discount compliance | 50-state engine | |
| Healthcare / Epic EHR integration | ||
| Cross-device real-time sync | ||
| Gift cards | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| API & developer tools | ||
| 24/7 phone support | Business hours |
Shop Savvy
- Cloud-based POS
- AI demand forecasting
- 25 industry templates
- Built-in loyalty program
- Advanced inventory management
- Multi-location management
- Purchase orders & vendor management
- Employee scheduling
- Kitchen display system
- E-commerce integration
- Customer CRM
- EBT/HSA/FSA acceptance
- Tap to Pay on iPhone
- 7 native companion apps
- Surcharge/cash discount compliance50-state engine
- Healthcare / Epic EHR integration
- Cross-device real-time sync
- Gift cards
- Free plan available
- API & developer tools
- 24/7 phone support
Lightspeed
- Cloud-based POS
- AI demand forecasting
- 25 industry templates
- Built-in loyalty programAdd-on
- Advanced inventory management
- Multi-location management
- Purchase orders & vendor management
- Employee scheduling
- Kitchen display system
- E-commerce integration
- Customer CRM
- EBT/HSA/FSA acceptance
- Tap to Pay on iPhone
- 7 native companion apps
- Surcharge/cash discount compliance
- Healthcare / Epic EHR integration
- Cross-device real-time sync
- Gift cards
- Free plan available
- API & developer tools
- 24/7 phone supportBusiness hours
Why retailers switch from Lightspeed to Shop Savvy
Lightspeed is a capable platform, but its starting price is high. Shop Savvy delivers the same enterprise-grade features with more flexibility and lower costs.
- Start free and scale — no $89/month minimum
- Tap to Pay on iPhone — accept contactless payments with zero additional hardware
- 7 native companion apps: POS, KDS, Customer Display, Ordering, Kiosk, Self-Checkout, Driver
- AI-powered demand forecasting and business intelligence included
- Set up in under 30 minutes vs. days of Lightspeed onboarding
- 25 industry-specific templates for specialized workflows
- Employee scheduling included — not an expensive add-on
Which POS scales better?
Both platforms serve multi-location businesses. Here's where they differ.
Choose Shop Savvy if…
- You want to start free and upgrade as you grow
- You want AI analytics and demand forecasting included
- You need fast setup without a lengthy onboarding process
- You operate in specialized industries (healthcare, pharmacy, grocery)
Choose Lightspeed if…
- You need Lightspeed's specific e-commerce features
- You already have a Lightspeed setup and are satisfied with it
- You need Lightspeed's golf or restaurant-specific modules
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