₹8,100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Vend by Lightspeed
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹8,100/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
POS & retail billing · Alternatives
Best Vend by Lightspeed alternatives in India (2026)
Vend by Lightspeed is a pos & retail billing product from Lightspeed, Auckland, 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 Vend by Lightspeed 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 Vend by Lightspeed alternative
There is no free plan
Vend by Lightspeed has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Vend by Lightspeed starts at ₹8,000/mo. 11 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Vend by Lightspeed is built in New Zealand. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Vend by Lightspeed does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Vend by Lightspeed alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Vend by Lightspeed'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Vend by Lightspeed (current) | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 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 Vend by Lightspeed alternatives in detail
₹9,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Vend by Lightspeed
- 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 Vend by Lightspeed
- Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Chennai)
Compared with Vend by Lightspeed
- Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Vend by Lightspeed
- Starts ₹6,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Vend by Lightspeed
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
Compared with Vend by Lightspeed
- Starts ₹17,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
₹1,250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Vend by Lightspeed
- Starts ₹6,750/mo cheaper (₹1,250/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Vend by Lightspeed
- Built in India (Noida)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Vend by Lightspeed
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Vend by Lightspeed alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Vend by Lightspeed
Free Vend by Lightspeed alternatives
Indian alternatives to Vend by Lightspeed
How to choose a Vend by Lightspeed 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.
Vend by Lightspeed alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Vend by Lightspeed in 2026?+
The closest matches to Vend by Lightspeed 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 Vend by Lightspeed, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Vend by Lightspeed?+
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 Vend by Lightspeed?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Nukkad Shops starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹8,000/mo for Vend by Lightspeed. SlickPOS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Vend by Lightspeed?+
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.
Vend by Lightspeed vs Marg POS: which is better?+
Marg POS is the closest match to Vend by Lightspeed 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 Vend by Lightspeed alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in pos & retail billing or a category Vend by Lightspeed 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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