Lightspeed POS is a pos & retail billing product from Lightspeed, Montreal, priced at ₹8,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 11 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
The closest alternatives to Lightspeed POS are GoFrugal POS (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included), Hike POS (₹4,000/mo), Just Billing POS (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year), Epos Now (₹3,000/mo) and Cin7 POS (₹25,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Lightspeed POS alternative
Cost
Lightspeed POS starts at ₹8,000/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Lightspeed POS is built in Canada. 11 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Lightspeed POS does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Lightspeed POS alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Lightspeed POS's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
Test billing speed at your busiest hour; a slow counter costs sales.
Check offline mode — internet in shops fails, billing must not.
For chains, central stock and pricing control matters more than counter features.
Lightspeed POS alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Lightspeed POS in 2027?+
The closest matches to Lightspeed POS on App Advisor are GoFrugal POS (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included), Hike POS (₹4,000/mo), Just Billing POS (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Lightspeed POS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Lightspeed POS?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Lightspeed POS has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Lightspeed POS?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Nukkad Shops starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹8,000/mo for Lightspeed POS. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Lightspeed POS?+
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including GoFrugal POS (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included), Just Billing POS (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year), Zoho Commerce POS (₹1,250/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Lightspeed POS vs GoFrugal POS: which is better?+
GoFrugal POS is the closest match to Lightspeed POS in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included vs ₹8,000/mo); Also available on Android, iOS; Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Lightspeed POS alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in pos & retail billing or a category Lightspeed POS also covers, and Lightspeed's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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