₹8,100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹8,100/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
POS & retail billing · Alternatives
Best Lightspeed POS alternatives in India (2026)
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: 2 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 11 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Lightspeed POS are Marg POS (₹8,100/mo), Busy POS (₹9,000/mo), GoFrugal POS (₹6,000/mo), Hike POS (₹4,000/mo) and Just Billing POS (₹1,500/mo). SlickPOS is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Lightspeed POS alternative
There is no free plan
Lightspeed POS has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Lightspeed POS starts at ₹8,000/mo. 11 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Lightspeed POS is built in Canada. 12 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.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Lightspeed POS (current) | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Marg POS | ₹8,100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Busy POS | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  GoFrugal POS | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Hike POS | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Just Billing POS | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Epos Now | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Cin7 POS | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho Commerce POS | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Paytm All-in-One POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  PhonePe POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Mswipe POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Shopify POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Nukkad Shops | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  QueueBuster | ₹999/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Snapbizz | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Clover | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Toast POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Erply | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  SlickPOS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Odoo Point of Sale | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Lightspeed POS alternatives in detail
₹9,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹9,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
3. GoFrugal POS
GoFrugal Technologies · Chennai · POS & retail billing · 4.7/5
Retail POS with mobile apps.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Chennai)
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Starts ₹6,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Starts ₹17,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
₹1,250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Starts ₹6,750/mo cheaper (₹1,250/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Built in India (Noida)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Lightspeed POS
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Lightspeed POS alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Lightspeed POS
Free Lightspeed POS alternatives
Indian alternatives to Lightspeed POS
How to choose a Lightspeed POS alternative
- 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 2026?+
The closest matches to Lightspeed POS on App Advisor are Marg POS (₹8,100/mo), Busy POS (₹9,000/mo), GoFrugal POS (₹6,000/mo). 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?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: SlickPOS (Free plan), Odoo Point of Sale (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
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. SlickPOS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Lightspeed POS?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Marg POS (₹8,100/mo), Busy POS (₹9,000/mo), GoFrugal POS (₹6,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Lightspeed POS vs Marg POS: which is better?+
Marg POS is the closest match to Lightspeed POS in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹8,100/mo vs ₹8,000/mo); Built in India (New Delhi). 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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