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Market category: Point of Sale Software Also in: Ecommerce Platforms

Lightspeed provides commerce technology and business tools that help retail, hospitality and golf businesses manage operations and grow.

Overview

Lightspeed provides technology and insights that help retail, hospitality and golf businesses manage operations, make informed decisions, grow sustainably and deliver standout customer experiences. Its platform supports businesses across their in-person and online operations, with tools for sales, payments, inventory, reporting and customer management, alongside onboarding and ongoing support.

Mission statement

Lightspeed empowers the businesses at the heart of our communities.

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What we offer

Lightspeed Retail

Unify sales, inventory and business operations to simplify retail management, serve customers across channels and make informed decisions as your business grows.

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Lightspeed Restaurant

Restaurants can streamline service, manage operations across locations and use real-time insights to improve decisions and guest experiences.

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Lightspeed Golf

Manage golf facility operations in one platform to simplify workflows, reach more golfers, make informed decisions and grow revenue.

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Lightspeed Payments

Accept payments across channels, simplify reconciliation and reporting, and access funds faster through an integrated POS payment solution.

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Lightspeed eCom

Build an online store, reach customers across sales channels and manage ecommerce operations alongside in-store activity.

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Lightspeed Wholesale (NuORDER)

Connect retailers and brands to simplify product discovery, streamline wholesale ordering and support better-informed buying and selling.

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Lightspeed Insights

Helps retailers understand performance, spot trends and make informed sales and inventory decisions with accessible, customizable reporting.

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AI Showroom

Showcase products online, share key details and confirmed in-store stock, and attract customers without launching an ecommerce site.

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Lightspeed Advanced Marketing

Build customer connections, encourage repeat business, and drive revenue with targeted campaigns and customizable loyalty programs.

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Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Retail and commerce operations

38.9 Billion USD10.9% CAGR

Point-of-sale, retail operations, and commerce integration features to manage in-store and online sales, payments, and unified customer transactions.

Products: Lightspeed Retail, Lightspeed Payments, Lightspeed Insights, Lightspeed Advanced Marketing, Lightspeed eCom, AI Showroom

Restaurant point of sale

11.75 Billion USD9.1% CAGR

Cloud-based point-of-sale and order management systems for restaurants that handle order taking, payments, kitchen display, reporting, and multi-location operations.

Products: Lightspeed Restaurant, Lightspeed Payments

Golf venue management

0.394 Billion USD12.5% CAGR

Operational platform for golf courses and venues covering tee-sheet scheduling, POS, payments, marketing, website/app presence, reporting, and venue-specific hardware and integrations.

Products: Lightspeed Golf, Lightspeed Payments

Ecommerce platforms

9.4 Billion USD20.2% CAGR

Integrated commerce platforms for building online stores, managing product catalogs, conversions, SEO, analytics, and multichannel sales.

Products: Lightspeed eCom, Lightspeed Retail, Lightspeed Payments

B2B eCommerce platforms

5.7 Billion USD13.5% CAGR

Platforms that connect brands and retailers to run wholesale storefronts, manage catalogs and channels, and facilitate retailer discovery and ordering.

Products: Lightspeed Wholesale (NuORDER)

More information about our offering

Lightspeed Retail

Lightspeed Retail is a cloud-based point-of-sale and payments platform for retailers. It brings in-store, ecommerce, social and marketplace sales together with inventory, customer, supplier and business data. Retailers can manage sales and payments, purchasing, stock across locations, reporting, marketing, service orders and repairs from one platform. Mobile tools support product lookup, inventory tasks, order fulfillment and sales-floor payments. The platform also connects with business applications and provides access to Lightspeed Capital funding for eligible businesses.

Category: Point of Sale Software

  • Speed Up Checkout
    Process transactions and help customers in store, including away from a fixed counter.
  • Accept Payments In One System
    Process customer payments through an integrated solution and connect transaction data with the point of sale.
  • Keep Stock Accurate
    Monitor inventory across locations and channels, manage replenishment and use stock data to help reduce stockouts, overstocking and discrepancies. Staff can count and track stock with mobile devices.
  • Sell Across Channels
    Reach customers in store and online while managing sales and inventory across connected channels and supporting multiple fulfillment options.
  • Manage Multiple Stores
    Oversee store operations centrally, coordinate inventory between locations and review business data by store or across the business.
  • Turn Data Into Decisions
    Review performance across locations and channels, identify trends and use inventory insights to inform purchasing and operational decisions.
  • Simplify Stock Purchasing
    Create purchase orders, access supplier catalogs and update inventory when deliveries arrive.
  • Build Customer Loyalty
    Use customer information to personalize interactions, create targeted offers and rewards, and support engagement across sales channels.
  • Coordinate Service Work
    Organize service jobs, track repairs and schedules, and give staff access to relevant customer and work details across stores.
  • Connect Business Tools
    Connect existing applications or use the open API to build workflows and capabilities suited to the business.
  • Access Business Funding
    Eligible retailers can access and manage funding through Lightspeed, with a simplified application process.
  • Adapt Workflows To Your Business
    Configure workflows and staff access to reflect business processes and user responsibilities.
  • Keep Selling Offline
    Continue processing sales and keep stores operating when internet connectivity is interrupted.

Lightspeed Restaurant

Lightspeed Restaurant is a cloud-based point-of-sale and payments platform for hospitality businesses. It helps restaurants manage menus, orders, payments, inventory and daily operations, with tools for online and tableside ordering, reporting and multi-location management. Customizable menus, screens and floor plans support different workflows, while integrations connect the platform with services such as delivery, accounting and hotel management systems. Built-in tools include Lightspeed AI, digital task management and service pacing features. Order Anywhere supports online, pickup, delivery and QR-code ordering, and Lightspeed Reservations supports booking through Google Search and Maps.

Category: Point of Sale Software

  • Manage Every Location In One Place
    Oversee operations across locations, including menus, sales, orders, inventory and staff, with location-level and combined reporting.
  • Accept Orders Across Multiple Channels
    Let guests order in-house, online or by phone, with pickup or delivery. QR ordering, integrated ePOS workflows and order controls help restaurants manage the experience.
  • Accept Payments Across Service Channels
    Process payments through integrated workflows for in-person, tableside and online orders.
  • Make Decisions With Real-Time Insights
    Review business performance and ask questions about sales, guests, menus, service, online orders and staff. Reports, dashboards and saved charts help identify trends and assess opportunities.
  • Take Orders And Payments Tableside
    Give staff mobile tools to take orders and payments where guests are seated, route orders to the kitchen or bar, and handle separate or split bills.
  • Coordinate Orders From Front To Back Of House
    Process sales and route orders to kitchen or bar teams through one platform, connecting front- and back-of-house workflows.
  • Reach Diners On Google
    Make it possible for diners to discover a restaurant and book directly from Google Search and Maps.
  • Customize Menus And Floor Plans
    Configure menus, screens and floor plans for restaurant workflows and manage menus across locations. AI menu setup can structure dishes and pricing from an uploaded file.
  • Track Ingredients And Manage Stock
    Monitor stock and ingredient usage, manage supplier orders and connect recipes to inventory to support ordering decisions and food-waste management.
  • Standardize Tasks Across Every Shift
    Assign and track digital tasks with reminders and completion records, helping teams maintain consistent procedures, including food safety and cleanliness standards, across shifts and locations.
  • Optimize Table Pacing And Service Flow
    Use table-level insights to identify delays, monitor occupancy and anticipate bottlenecks, helping teams coordinate service and staff allocation.
  • Monitor Venue Performance From Anywhere
    Check live venue data and compare performance across locations or time periods from a mobile app, with checklists and notifications to help teams stay aligned.
  • Connect The Tools Your Restaurant Uses
    Integrate with selected partners for hotel management, delivery, reservations, accounting, employee management and loyalty.
  • Keep Service Running During Outages
    Continue using the ePOS during an internet interruption, with offline-entered data uploaded when the connection is restored.
  • Sync Sales Data With Accounting Software
    Send restaurant sales data to compatible accounting software automatically, reducing manual entry and providing sync history and error notifications.

Lightspeed Golf

Lightspeed Golf is a cloud-based management platform for golf facilities, bringing tee sheet management, golf retail and food and beverage point of sale, payments, bookings, marketing, reporting and operational tools together. Staff can manage activities across the pro shop, course, clubhouse and online, while golfers can book tee times and other services, make payments and access customer-facing tools. The platform also supports inventory, memberships, multi-course operations, integrations and facility websites, with onboarding and ongoing support from golf industry experts. Lightspeed On Deck helps manage tee-time waitlists, cancellations and reminders.

  • Manage Tee Times From Any Device
    Access and configure tee times, courses and player information from anywhere while keeping online bookings synchronized with the tee sheet.
  • Run Sales Across Your Facility
    Manage transactions across golf retail and food and beverage locations, including online sales and purchases made on the course.
  • Accept Payments Across Every Channel
    Manage in-person and online transactions in one system, with payment and settlement reporting available from the POS.
  • Enable 24/7 Bookings For Golfers
    Let golfers book tee times and additional services online while staff manage service calendars and reservations.
  • Track Stock And Simplify Reordering
    Monitor stock, use sales and inventory insights to inform ordering, set reorder points and manage purchase orders from the POS.
  • Make Decisions With Business Insights
    Review detailed and consolidated facility data to understand performance, identify trends and inform operational and merchandising decisions.
  • Adjust Tee Time Prices Automatically
    Apply configurable pricing templates and decision trees to tee times according to the facility's strategy.
  • Reach Golfers With Targeted Campaigns
    Send targeted promotions, automate campaigns based on customer behavior and use marketplace listings and marketing services to promote the facility.
  • Personalize Experiences For Golfers
    Use player profiles, segments, membership options and loyalty tools to tailor customer interactions and support repeat visits.
  • Fill Canceled Tee Times Automatically
    Notify golfers when canceled tee times become available and let them book, while reminders and attendance tracking help facilities manage reservations.
  • Manage Multiple Courses From One Platform
    View and manage operations across locations, with shared reporting and tools for inventory, sales, memberships and workflows.
  • Organize Events From The Tee Sheet
    Coordinate player registration, tee time allocation and attendee tracking for tournaments, events and recurring leagues.
  • Promote Your Course Online
    Present course information, support online bookings and offer online shop functionality across devices.
  • Connect Tools And Build Workflows
    Connect partner systems or create custom integrations and workflows to support facility-specific operations.
  • Get Expert Setup And Support
    Receive onboarding, training and ongoing help from account managers, product specialists and support teams.
  • Use AI For Booking And Pages
    Use AI booking concierge and page builder tools to assist with booking-related and website tasks.
  • Track Staff Schedules And Performance
    Review work hours and sales performance, set schedules and control staff access to tee sheet functions.

Lightspeed Payments

Lightspeed Payments is an integrated payment processing solution for businesses using Lightspeed POS. It supports in-person, online and contactless transactions, with card and digital wallet acceptance, transaction and settlement reporting, and payment management within the POS. Features include automated reconciliation, fraud protection, transparent pricing and options for faster payouts. Businesses can use it for payments across locations and channels, including online bookings and in-store purchases.

  • Connect Payments Directly To Your POS
    Process transactions within the Lightspeed POS workflow, with payment information synced between the POS and terminal to reduce manual entry.
  • Accept Payments In Store And Online
    Process transactions across in-person and online sales channels within one payment system.
  • Accept Cards And Digital Wallets
    Give customers payment options that include major credit and debit cards, contactless transactions and supported mobile wallets.
  • Simplify Payment Reporting And Reconciliation
    Review payment and settlement information alongside POS reports, with real-time tracking and automated matching to support bookkeeping.
  • Protect Transactions With Security Controls
    Support secure transactions with PCI-compliant security, end-to-end encryption and fraud protection.
  • Avoid Hidden Payment Fees
    Understand payment costs through simple, transparent pricing without hidden fees or markups.
  • Access Funds Faster
    Eligible merchants can request payouts when needed or schedule same-day deposits; timing depends on the payout method and applicable circumstances.
  • Take Payments At The Table Or Anywhere
    Use supported payment experiences such as Tap to Pay, Pay at Table and QR-based Scan to Pay.
  • Get Help Managing Disputes
    Access assistance with chargebacks and payment disputes, including guidance through the process and updates on status.
  • Get Expert Setup And Ongoing Support
    Get help with onboarding and payment setup from support teams familiar with Lightspeed POS, payments and hardware.
  • Keep Checkout Running Offline
    Continue checkout during internet or Wi-Fi outages with the offline mode described for Lightspeed Restaurant Payments.

Lightspeed eCom

Lightspeed eCom is an ecommerce platform for building a new online store or connecting an existing website. It helps businesses manage products, inventory, orders and pricing across online and in-store channels, and sell through websites, social media and online marketplaces. The platform includes customizable storefront tools, marketing features, omnichannel workflows, fulfillment options and customer experience capabilities. Its built-in AI blog tools help retailers create and manage SEO-oriented content.

Category: Ecommerce Platforms

  • Sync Products And Stock Across Channels
    Keep product and inventory information synchronized across eCom, Lightspeed Retail, locations and channels to help reduce overselling.
  • Create A Storefront Without Coding
    Create a storefront using a website builder and themes, or connect an existing website and domain without coding.
  • Sell Across Multiple Online Channels
    Reach customers through a business website, social media and online marketplaces, with channels managed through the ecommerce platform.
  • Track Orders And Shipment Status
    View and manage orders and shipments, track what needs to be shipped and send customers automatic status updates.
  • Offer Flexible Order Fulfillment
    Give customers fulfillment choices including shipping, local pickup and scheduled local delivery.
  • Promote Products And Recover Carts
    Use advertising, SEO and abandoned-cart emails to attract customers and help recover sales.
  • Create And Manage SEO-Ready Blog Content
    Generate, customize and publish structured blog posts with AI, topic suggestions, reminders and SEO settings to help attract organic traffic.
  • Manage Workflows And Taxes Centrally
    Coordinate product information, categories and promotions centrally and automate tax calculations across locations and channels.
  • Sell And Redeem Gift Cards Across Channels
    Give customers the flexibility to purchase and redeem gift cards online and in store.
  • Track Loyalty Points Across Channels
    Let customers view and manage loyalty points through their online account, including points related to purchases made across channels.
  • Accept Payments Online And Curbside
    Give customers the option to pay online or curbside as part of a flexible shopping experience.
  • Design Custom Storefront Sections
    Use AI autodesign functionality to create custom sections for an ecommerce website.
  • Complete Checkout With Known Details
    Automatically fill in known customer information during checkout to streamline the online buying process.
  • Showcase Products In The AI Showroom
    Display an online product catalog on the AI Showroom as a way to introduce more customers to a store.
  • Get Onboarding And 24/7 Support
    Access onboarding, webinars, demos and videos, as well as support available 24/7.

Lightspeed Wholesale (NuORDER)

Lightspeed Wholesale, powered by NuORDER, is a closed-loop B2B trade network connecting brands and suppliers with retailers. Retailers can discover products, browse catalogs and place orders through their POS, while brands can showcase products, sell online and manage buyer relationships. The platform supports digital linesheets and virtual showrooms, live inventory, order tracking, reporting, and integrations with existing POS, ERP and PLM systems.

  • Place Orders From Your POS
    Order from supplier catalogs within the POS and connect purchase orders to existing workflows.
  • Discover And Import Products
    Browse supplier catalogs and bring product details into the POS, reducing manual catalog entry.
  • Reach A Retailer Network
    Give brands access to a network of retailers where they can connect with existing customers and potential buyers.
  • Check Stock And Track Orders
    Use current stock information to place orders and follow order details and shipping status across brands.
  • Showcase Products Digitally
    Present assortments through digital linesheets and interactive showrooms, helping buyers review products and begin an order.
  • Personalize Wholesale Shopping
    Offer buyers tailored product selections, pricing and discounts while enabling online sales and live inventory sharing.
  • Sync Data Across Systems
    Connect ERP or PLM systems and synchronize product, inventory, payment and shipping information.
  • Measure Sales And Buyer Response
    Review sales performance and buyer response across products, representatives and regions to identify trends.
  • Automate Product Data Creation
    Create product records and synchronize purchase-order details, reducing manual data entry.

Lightspeed Insights

Lightspeed Insights provides retailers with reporting and analytics to understand business performance and make informed decisions. Track sales, inventory and employee performance with real-time reports, explore sales and product trends, and use forecasting data to anticipate demand and guide inventory decisions. Reports can be customized by factors such as time period and customer type, and accessed from mobile-friendly views.

  • Track Performance In Real Time
    Access timely reports on sales, inventory and employee performance to monitor activity and make informed decisions.
  • Forecast Demand And Guide Stock Decisions
    Use sales and stockout data to anticipate needs, guide inventory orders and optimize stock levels.
  • Identify Sales And Product Trends
    Understand sales patterns and product performance to inform business decisions.
  • Customize And Access Reports Anywhere
    Focus reports on relevant time periods and customer types, then view them through mobile-friendly reporting.
  • Compare Performance Across Locations And Channels
    Understand performance across locations and in-store and online activity to inform business decisions.

AI Showroom

AI Showroom gives retailers a way to build online visibility without launching an ecommerce site. It showcases their product catalog and can display technical specifications and confirmed in-store stock, helping bring customers to the store while bypassing shipping hurdles. Lightspeed says a showroom can be built in under 30 minutes.

  • Showcase Products Online
    Present the product catalog online to build visibility and help bring customers to the store.
  • Build Visibility Without An Ecommerce Site
    Create an online product showcase without launching an ecommerce site, while bypassing shipping hurdles.
  • Display Product Details And Store Stock
    Give shoppers access to product specifications and confirmed in-store stock as they browse online.
  • Build A Showroom In Under 30 Minutes
    Set up an online showroom in under 30 minutes, according to Lightspeed's webinar description.

Lightspeed Advanced Marketing

Lightspeed Advanced Marketing helps retailers build customer relationships and drive revenue with tools to collect customer information, create behavior-based segments, run tailored loyalty programs, and launch email and SMS campaigns. Customer information can be collected at checkout or on a website, while segments are automatically created from behavioral data and purchase history. Loyalty programs can include spending thresholds, tiers and point multipliers.

  • Target Customers By Behavior And Purchase History
    Group customers using behavioral data and purchase history to tailor marketing to different segments.
  • Reward Customers With Flexible Loyalty Programs
    Set up loyalty programs with spending thresholds, tiers and point multipliers to reward customers and encourage return visits.
  • Engage Customers Through Email And SMS
    Send email and SMS campaigns to maintain customer engagement and keep the business top of mind.
  • Collect Customer Information Across Channels
    Gather customer information at checkout or through a website to support marketing and customer relationships.

Sources

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures and links shown above.

Retail and commerce operations

Estimated using the global digital commerce applications market as the closest available proxy for retail and commerce operations software, including commerce platforms, digital payment integration, and order management. The source reports a 2026 market value of US$38.9 billion and a 10.9% CAGR through 2033. Retail e-commerce sales figures were excluded because they measure transaction value rather than the operations technology market.

Restaurant point of sale

Estimated global restaurant POS software market size is $11.75 billion in 2025, based on the cited DataM Intelligence estimate. The 2025–2032 growth rate implied by its projection to $21.62 billion is approximately 9.1% CAGR. A separate estimate gives $10.52 billion in 2023 and 6.43% CAGR through 2032, indicating variation among market estimates.

Golf venue management

The closest directly relevant estimate is the global golf course software market: USD 393.75 million in 2025, with 12.5% CAGR forecast for 2026–2034. Used as a proxy for golf venue management platforms; the estimate may not capture all venue-specific hardware and integration revenue.

Ecommerce platforms

The segment concerns commerce platform software rather than total ecommerce sales. Grand View Research estimates the global e-commerce platform market at USD 9.40 billion in 2024, with a 20.2% CAGR forecast for 2025–2033. Market Research Future provides a comparable estimate of USD 7.468 billion in 2024 and a 13.5% CAGR for 2025–2035; the figures indicate variation between estimates, so the GVR estimate is used as the primary reference.

B2B eCommerce platforms

Estimated the B2B platform segment at about $5.7 billion by applying the reported 66% B2B share of the broader e-commerce platform market to its $8.7 billion 2023 value. Used the broader platform market’s 13.5% CAGR as a proxy because the results do not provide a separate growth rate for B2B platforms. This estimates platform-market revenue, not B2B transaction value.

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