Liquor Logic vs Lightspeed POS
Lightspeed is a capable international POS — but USD pricing, per-register fees, and features locked behind paid add-ons make it an expensive choice for South African restaurants and bars. Liquor Logic gives you more for less.
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Liquor Logic
VS
Lightspeed POS
Key Differences
Lightspeed Restaurant is a well-known international POS with plans ranging from $69–$399/month (USD). The entry plan is stripped back — online ordering, reservations, and the kitchen display system are all paid add-ons that rapidly increase the monthly cost. Billing is in USD, which means South African operators face exchange rate exposure on top of the base cost. Liquor Logic includes online order integration, reservations, KDS, split billing, and unlimited printer stations from R349/month — flat, in rands, with no per-seat fees.
The Liquor Logic Advantage
- ZAR Pricing — R349/month flat, no USD exposure, no per-register fees
- Everything Included — Online orders, KDS, reservations, split billing — no add-on costs
- Local Integrations — Zapper, SnapScan, Xero, Sage, Pastel, QuickBooks built in
- Local Support — South African support team you can actually reach Mon–Fri
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Liquor Logic | Lightspeed POS |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (entry) | R349/mo (ZAR) | ~$69+/mo (USD) |
| Online order integration | Built in | Via third-party add-on |
| Reservations module | Included | Paid add-on |
| Kitchen Display System | Included | Add-on cost |
| Split billing | ||
| Floor plan & table management | ||
| Loyalty programme | Included | Paid add-on |
| Zapper & SnapScan | Built in | Third-party only |
| Accounting integration | Xero, Sage, Pastel, QuickBooks | QuickBooks & Xero (add-on) |
| Unlimited users | Per-register pricing | |
| Unlimited printer stations | Hardware add-on | |
| Local ZAR pricing | USD billing | |
| Fingerprint authentication | ||
| Cash-up & variance reports | Basic | |
| 30-day free trial |
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