POS Systems · pricing · Updated September 2026
Lightspeed Retail pricing (2026)
Lightspeed Retail starts at $109/mo (Basic) as checked on 2026-09-03, read from Lightspeed Retail's own pricing page; 4 plans. Best for Independent and multi-location specialty retailers needing deep inventory management. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $109/mo (Basic) · 18% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: Independent and multi-location specialty retailers needing deep inventory management; Omnichannel retailers blending in-store and ecommerce on one platform
As of · every figure below links to its source
Lightspeed Retail plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $109 | −18% | flat | $89/month when billed annually; $109/month billed monthly. Includes 1 register. Essential day-to-day needs for independent retailers. Card-present processing at 1.5%. Additional registers $59/month each. | lightspeedhq.com |
| Core | $179 | −17% | flat | $149/month when billed annually; $179/month billed monthly. Includes 1 register. Adds management tools, purchase orders, and loyalty. Card-present processing at 1.5%. | lightspeedhq.com |
| Plus | $339 | −15% | flat | $289/month when billed annually; $339/month billed monthly. Includes 1 register. Advanced customization, API access, and dedicated support. Card-present processing at 1.5%. | lightspeedhq.com |
| Enterprise | quote-only | — | custom | Quote-only for multi-location businesses. Custom hardware and software package with dedicated support. | lightspeedhq.com |
Last verified 2026-09-03. https://www.lightspeedhq.com/pos/retail/pricing/ (official page, fetched directly, prices confirmed in USD). Monthly-when-billed-annually rates are published on the official page. Month-to-month rates from MerchantMaverick review dated December 2, 2025. Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged. Cross-checked against merchantmaverick.com.
Price changes
Price on record
$109/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Klaviyo, Salesforce.
Key features: Multi-variant and composite product support with automated reordering; Click-and-collect / BOPIS and local delivery fulfillment built in; Unlimited locations and registers on Plus/Enterprise with cross-location inventory; SOC 2 audited yearly; ISO 27001 certified; EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework certified.
Plan limits: Lowest plan includes 1 register; additional registers cost $59/month each; Annual billing required for advertised prices; month-to-month adds ~20% premium; API access only on Plus and above.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lightspeed Retail cost?
Lightspeed Retail starts at $109/mo (Basic); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-09-03.
Is Lightspeed Retail cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Lightspeed Retail publishes a 18% discount for paying annually (on the Basic plan). Verified 2026-09-03.
What are cheaper alternatives to Lightspeed Retail?
Cheaper POS systems than Lightspeed Retail (entry $109/mo) include Clover at $29.95/mo, Shopify POS at $39/mo, Square POS at $49/mo. Verified 2026-09-03.
Does Lightspeed Retail support HIPAA?
Lightspeed Retail HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Lightspeed Retail have a free plan?
Lightspeed Retail free tier: No.
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