Compare Craftable and lightspeedhq on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Retail, Restaurant & POS tools, Custom (quote-based, priced per…
At a Glance
Craftable
lightspeedhq
Primary category
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Rating
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Pricing model
Custom (quote-based, priced per location)
Tiered SaaS subscription billed per register/month: Basic $89, Core $149, Plus $289 (annual billing saves up to 18%), all including Lightspeed Payments at a 1.5% card-present rate; restaurant, golf, and multi-location pricing is quote-based.
Starting price
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$9
Free plan
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Free trial
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Platforms
Web
Mobile App
Team collaboration
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AI features
Yes
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Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Craftable
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
lightspeedhq
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Pros & Cons
Craftable
Pros
Combines purchasing, inventory, and accounts payable in one connected platform instead of separate point tools
AI-assisted invoice matching can meaningfully reduce manual AP workload for multi-location operators
Reported operator outcomes (reduced COGS, faster inventory counts) are grounded in real deployment data
Modular licensing lets operators start with the modules most relevant to their operation
Cons
No public pricing, so evaluating cost requires a sales conversation and quote
No published free trial or free plan for smaller operators to test the platform
Best suited to multi-location or growth-stage operators, less compelling for single-unit independents
As a specialized hospitality back-office tool, it does not cover POS, scheduling, or front-of-house functions
lightspeedhq
Pros
Industry-specific POS builds tailored for retail, restaurant, and golf operations rather than a one-size-fits-all system
Combines POS, inventory, eCommerce, and payments in one platform, reducing the need for separate tools
Backed by a large, publicly traded company with 24/7 support and a global footprint across 100+ countries
Cons
Entry-level plans start around $89/month per register, which is pricier than many basic small-business POS options
Full multi-location or advanced-tier pricing is not published and requires contacting sales
Payment processing is tied to Lightspeed Payments at a fixed 1.5% card-present rate, limiting flexibility to use outside processors
Use Cases
Craftable
Multi-location inventory control — Restaurant groups use Craftable to standardize inventory counts and recipe costing across locations, catching variance before it erodes margins.
Accounts payable automation — Finance teams use Craftable's AI-assisted invoice matching to reduce manual data entry and speed up vendor payment approvals.
Centralized vendor purchasing — Purchasing managers consolidate orders across suppliers and catch price discrepancies before they hit the bottom line.