Compare lightspeedhq and SevenRooms on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Retail, Restaurant & POS tools, Tiered SaaS subscription billed per…
At a Glance
lightspeedhq
SevenRooms
Primary category
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Rating
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Pricing model
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.
Custom quote-based pricing per venue, billed on an annual contract
Starting price
$9
Approximately $499 per month per venue, custom quote required
Free plan
Not documented
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Free trial
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Platforms
Mobile App
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Team collaboration
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AI features
Not documented
Yes
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.
lightspeedhq
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
SevenRooms
Starter — Custom quote Annual contract, per venue
Growth — Custom quote Annual contract, per venue
Premium — Custom quote Annual contract, per venue
Pros & Cons
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
SevenRooms
Pros
Deep guest CRM that supports genuine personalization across repeat visits
Access to DoorDash and Deliveroo reservation marketplace traffic without per-cover fees
Covers reservations, table management, and marketing in one connected system
Backed by significant funding and now part of DoorDash's broader hospitality ecosystem
Cons
Pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation to obtain a quote
Reported starting cost of around 499 dollars per month per venue may be high for very small independent restaurants
Some advanced marketing and messaging features are priced as separate add-ons
Acquisition by DoorDash in 2025 may bring future changes to product direction or data handling
Use Cases
lightspeedhq
SevenRooms
Restaurant Reservations and Waitlist — A busy restaurant uses SevenRooms to manage online reservations and a digital waitlist during peak hours.
Hotel Guest Personalization — A hotel's dining outlet uses SevenRooms' guest CRM to track VIP preferences and special occasions across visits.
Nightlife Venue Marketing — A nightlife venue uses SevenRooms' marketing automation and reservation marketplace access to fill tables on slower nights.