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Starter$69 per locationEssential$189 per locationPremium$399 per location
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Starter

  • Customizable POS
  • Menu manager
  • Floor plans
  • Advanced insights
  • Integrated payments
  • Online ordering

Essential

  • All Starter features
  • Multi-location
  • Advanced inventory
  • Multiple revenue centers
  • Raw API access
  • KDS support

Premium

  • All Essential features
  • Full departmental connectivity

Enterprise

  • Personalized package
  • Unlimited launch services
  • Dedicated support
  • Customer success manager
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List price by tier (annualized, per license)

Per-license list price across Lightspeed Restaurant's plans, annualized. Custom-priced tiers show a hatched bar.

Starter$828/yr
Essential$2.3K/yr
Premium$4.8K/yr
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Buyers actually pay a median of $828/yr for Lightspeed Restaurant contracts (Vendr deal flow, n=9). That's a contract total — the more seats, the more leverage to negotiate down.

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Lightspeed Restaurant pricing: Starter $69, Essential $189, Premium $399 per location. Enterprise is quote-based. Plans: Starter at $69 per location, Essential at $189 per location, and Premium at $399 per location. Custom pricing is available on request. The median contract is $828/year based on 9 community cost mentions.

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Lightspeed Restaurant offers 4 pricing tiers: Starter, Essential, Premium, Enterprise. Paid plans include Starter at $69 per location, Essential at $189 per location, Premium at $399 per location. The Essential plan is restaurants exceeding guest expectations.

Compared to other restaurant pos software, Lightspeed Restaurant is positioned at the premium price point.

  • Median contract: $828/yr from 9 purchases Thin data
  • 1 documented hidden costs beyond list price
Last verified: | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews

How much does Lightspeed Restaurant cost?

Lightspeed Restaurant has 3 paid plans costing $69–$399 per location. Enterprise is quote-based. Plans include Starter at $69 per location, Essential at $189 per location, Premium at $399 per location, Enterprise (custom pricing).

Lightspeed Restaurant Pricing Overview

Lightspeed Restaurant pricing: Starter $69, Essential $189, Premium $399 per location. Enterprise is quote-based. The Starter plan costs $69 per location, best for restaurants simplifying daily operations. The Essential plan costs $189 per location, best for restaurants exceeding guest expectations. The Premium plan costs $399 per location, best for restaurants connecting all departments. The Enterprise plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote and is designed for large-scale restaurant operations.

The median Lightspeed Restaurant customer pays $828/year based on 9 community cost mentions.

There are at least 1 documented hidden costs beyond Lightspeed Restaurant's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in July 2, 2026 from 1 independent source.

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Lightspeed Restaurant pricing starts at $69/month for the Starter plan. For restaurants needing more advanced features, the Essential plan runs $189/month and the Premium plan costs $399/month. Enterprise pricing is custom-quoted based on specific business needs.

How Lightspeed Restaurant Pricing Compares

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What Companies Actually Pay for Lightspeed Restaurant

The median Lightspeed Restaurant buyer pays $828/year based on 9 community cost mentions.

What companies actually pay $828/yr Median across 9 community cost mentions Thin data
Review scores
TrustRadius 9.9out of 10 (41)
Third-party review aggregates, as of Mar 2026
Top pricing complaints
Expensive pricing for small businessesNo free trial availableCustomer service needs improvement
Source: Community cost mentions (Reddit, Hacker News) — aggregated from 9 distinct user reports. Indicative only — not contract-grade data.

How Lightspeed Restaurant Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Lightspeed Restaurant $69 per location $399 per location
Clover $89.95/month $109.9/month
Square for Restaurants Free $149/month
Toast POS Free $69/month
TouchBistro $69/month $119/month
Epos Now $84/month $84/month

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1 Lightspeed Restaurant Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Lightspeed Restaurant has at least 1 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 1 hidden costs
  • Credit Card Processing Fees 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction
    medium 1 source
    TrustRadius “Starting at $69 per month 2.6% + 10¢”
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Ask your Lightspeed Restaurant sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Intelligence sourced from 1 independent sources
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Key claims include inline source attribution. Data verified against multiple independent sources. 2 source citations total.

Lightspeed Restaurant Pricing FAQ

01 How much does Lightspeed Restaurant cost?

Lightspeed Restaurant pricing currently ranges from $189 to $399+ per month per location. The Essential plan starts at $189/month and includes core POS features. Premium plans with advanced analytics and multi-location management cost $399/month. Enterprise pricing is custom. Note that Lightspeed recently eliminated their cheaper Starter plan.

02 Is Lightspeed Restaurant good for multiple locations?

Yes, Lightspeed is designed for multi-location restaurant groups. The Premium and Enterprise plans include centralized reporting, inventory management, and menu control across all locations. Each location requires its own subscription.

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