Product A
Lightspeed POS
by Lightspeed Commerce Inc.
Enterprise-grade POS for retail and restaurants with deep inventory and analytics.
$89mo
Visit Lightspeed POS →Product B
Zettle by PayPal
by PayPal Inc.
Simple card reader and POS app for mobile sellers, markets, and pop-ups.
Free tier
Visit Zettle by PayPal →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Lightspeed POS | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89mo | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Best inventory management in the category | Very affordable card reader |
| Multi-location support with centralized reporting | No monthly fee | |
| Pre-built supplier catalogues for retail verticals | Instant PayPal payout option | |
| Top Cons | More expensive than Square or Clover | Basic inventory and reporting vs. Square or Shopify |
| Can be complex to set up | Limited to simpler use cases |
Choose Lightspeed POS if you…
- Want: best inventory management in the category
- Want: multi-location support with centralized reporting
- Want: pre-built supplier catalogues for retail verticals
Choose Zettle by PayPal if you…
- Want: very affordable card reader
- Want: no monthly fee
- Want: instant paypal payout option