Compare happyordering and lightspeedhq on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Retail, Restaurant & POS tools, custom-quoted vs Tiered SaaS…
At a Glance
happyordering
lightspeedhq
Primary category
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Rating
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Pricing model
custom-quoted
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
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Mobile App
Team collaboration
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AI features
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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.
happyordering
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
lightspeedhq
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Pros & Cons
happyordering
Pros
Flat monthly fee model instead of per-order commissions charged by many third-party ordering marketplaces
Orders integrate directly with the restaurant's POS system, reducing manual re-entry and order errors
Ordering page can be branded to match the restaurant rather than looking like a generic marketplace listing
Supports advance order scheduling and works across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices
Built-in customer database helps businesses track and re-engage repeat customers
Cons
No self-serve signup or public pricing — prospective customers must book a demo/sales call to get started or see pricing
Website provides limited detail on integrations, supported POS vendors, or contract terms
Little public information on company history, founding date, or team beyond being 'a product of Combustion Group'
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