Lightspeed Alternative
For Australian Businesses
Lightspeed charges 2.6% + monthly fees + add-ons. We charge one simple price. Australian retailers save $9,000+ yearly with local support.
What Lightspeed Really Costs You
Lightspeed Complexity
VPS Simplicity
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VPS vs Lightspeed: Complete Comparison
| Feature | VPS Foundation Suite | Lightspeed Retail |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Transaction Fees | $0 (0%) | 2.6% + 30c |
| Extra Registers | Unlimited Included | $59/register/month |
| Contracts | Month-to-month | Often 12-24 months |
| Localisation | ||
| Support Location | Sydney, Australia | Canada / US / Remote |
| GST Compliance | Native Australian GST | Basic GST |
| Features | ||
| Accounting Integration | Included (Full Suite) | +$39/month |
| eCommerce | Included | +$79/month |
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Why Retailers Leave Lightspeed
Nickel and Dimed
Base price is just the bait. Want another register? Pay up. Want online sales? Pay more. Accounting? Extra. It never ends.
Not Built for Australia
It's a Canadian/US system. GST is an afterthought. Support is in a different timezone. Payment integrations are limited.
Forced Payments
They punish you for not using Lightspeed Payments. Expect higher fees or limited features if you want to use your own bank.
Contract Lock-in
Long contracts with hefty cancellation fees. They lock you in so you can't leave when prices go up.
Escape in 3 Simple Steps
Export Data
We guide you to export products & customers. Our tools handle the rest automatically.
We Configure
We set up your Australian tax rates, receipts, and users. Ready in 24 hours.
Go Live
Brief training session (it's easy!) and you're trading. We stand by for support.
Questions from Lightspeed Users
Stop Paying Hidden Fees
Join 200+ Australian retailers who switched and saved $18,000+ per year.