Fleksa vs Lightspeed: restaurant POS and ordering compared
Compare restaurant workflows, ordering channels and practical switching questions. Features and availability depend on product, plan and market; confirm your requirements with both providers.
Restaurant tools in one platform
- POS, online ordering, reservations & website in one platform
- Ask which plan and fees apply to your restaurant
- Discuss setup and migration with our team
Questions to ask
- Which features are included in your plan?
- What fees apply to the restaurant and its guests?
- What will hardware, setup and migration cost?
TL;DR — who should pick what
Consider Fleksa
You want a restaurant website, direct ordering, POS and reservations connected in one platform. Confirm the configuration available to you.
Consider Lightspeed
You need multi-location reporting, customizable floor plans or a partner integration. Confirm the right Lightspeed product and market.
Compare both
Demonstrate your service workflow and compare written offers, integrations and hardware for your location.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Compare the capabilities that matter to your restaurant and check availability with each provider.
| Feature | Fleksa | Lightspeed | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant POS | Order entry and table management | Customizable menus and floor plans | Depends |
| Online ordering | Restaurant website ordering | Online ordering offered; confirm setup | Depends |
| QR ordering | Order and pay at the table | QR ordering offered | Depends |
| Kitchen display | Website, QR, kiosk and POS orders | Kitchen display available; confirm plan | Depends |
| Reservations | Booking and table management | Reservation integrations available | Depends |
| Restaurant website | Website with ordering and reservations | Confirm availability for your plan and market | Depends |
| Self-service kiosk | Kiosk connects to POS and kitchen display | O-Series Kiosk available; confirm market and hardware | Depends |
| Reporting | POS reports; confirm required reports | Advanced Insights and location reports | Depends |
| Payment options | Confirm compatible providers and terminals | Lightspeed Payments offered; check local options | Depends |
| Hardware | Confirm device and peripheral compatibility | Confirm supported devices for your product | Depends |
| Menu management | Confirm the workflows for your channels | Customizable menus | Depends |
| Support | Confirm coverage and onboarding | Phone and chat support advertised; verify locally | Depends |
| Multiple locations | Confirm setup and reporting for each location | Multi-location management offered | Depends |
| Integrations | Confirm the integrations your business needs | Partner integrations and API access | Depends |
| Availability | Depends on plan and market | Depends on product, plan and market | Depends |
Pricing — Lightspeed vs Fleksa
Pricing and terms change. Confirm the complete current quote with each provider before deciding.
Sources: Lightspeed restaurant POS · Lightspeed kiosk
| Cost item | Fleksa | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Software and locations | Ask Fleksa for a written quote | Ask the vendor for a written quote |
| Ordering and add-ons | Ask Fleksa for a written quote | Ask the vendor for a written quote |
| Hardware and payments | Ask Fleksa for a written quote | Ask the vendor for a written quote |
| Setup and contract terms | Ask Fleksa for a written quote | Ask the vendor for a written quote |
Ready to switch from Lightspeed?
Switch from Lightspeed → Get a demoWhat Lightspeed offers
Consider these capabilities alongside your restaurant's needs.
- 1Customizable floor plans and menus, with multi-location management and Advanced Insights.
- 2Online and QR ordering, plus a self-service kiosk documented for O-Series.
- 3Partner integrations and API access for teams with specific workflows.
What Fleksa offers
- ✓Fleksa describes a connected restaurant website, online ordering, POS and reservations.
- ✓QR and kiosk orders can connect with the POS and kitchen display.
- ✓Fleksa provides restaurant marketing tools; check the features available in your plan.
Switching from Lightspeed to Fleksa
- 1List the menus, items, customer data and reports you need to retain; confirm export and import formats with both providers.
- 2Check device, printer and payment terminal compatibility before ordering hardware.
- 3Agree on setup, training, contract terms and a cutover date in writing; test your key workflows before switching.
Comparison FAQ
It offers restaurant POS and ordering tools. Check the product version, plan and market for the functions you need.
Yes. Lightspeed offers QR ordering; Fleksa offers table QR ordering and payment. Confirm plan and market.
Fleksa documents a kiosk, and Lightspeed documents a kiosk for O-Series. Confirm local availability, compatible hardware and plan.
Request written offers covering software, required modules, devices, payment processing, setup and contract terms for your exact needs.
Ask both providers which data can be exported and imported, and check each device and terminal before planning the switch.
The honest verdict
Lightspeed offers customizable POS workflows and tools for multiple locations. Fleksa connects restaurant websites and ordering with POS and reservations. Ask both providers to demonstrate your requirements and confirm availability and terms for your market.