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Lightspeed POS system

Price: from €89.00 per month (excl. VAT) · As of: October 2026 · All POS systems in a price comparison

An optimised solution for your business: the Lightspeed POS system

Looking for a powerful, flexible and innovative POS system for your business? With Lightspeed's iPad POS solution you get comprehensive, user-friendly software that optimises your processes and moves your business forward sustainably. Discover the versatile functions and benefits of our solution!

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In short: Lightspeed is an iPad POS system for larger restaurants, hotels and businesses with several locations – with QR ordering, Scan to Pay, kitchen display and central management. The software costs from €89.00 per month (net, as of October 2026). What modules and additional devices cost is shown by the Cost calculator.

from €89.00 / monthSoftware, net · as of October 2026

iPad POS + mobileOrder via tablet or smartphone

Cloud with offline modeKeeps taking payments, even without internet

Multiple locationsBranches and hotel connected centrally

Operation & dining room

Quick to enter, easy to maintain and the whole dining room at a glance.

Intuitive operation

Lightspeed's iPad POS system stands out for its simple and intuitive user interface. Your team can enter orders quickly, and new employees find their way around the POS system quickly.

Table and room management

With interactive table and room management you always keep a complete overview of your dining room – no matter how many tables, rooms or terrace areas you run. Lightspeed's graphical user interface lets you recreate your floor plan faithfully and adjust it flexibly as needed. You can split or merge individual tables quickly and easily to respond to different group sizes – ideal for spontaneous changes or larger reservations.

You can also assign a certain number of covers to each table, which not only makes planning easier but also lets you analyse revenue per head. Because orders can be assigned to individual guests, there are no mix-ups – even with more complex orders. This clearly structured overview reduces errors in service, makes staff's work easier and ensures smoother operations at peak times.

Flexible product and item management

The flexible product and item management lets you create individual product categories, maintain add-on options and design your own combo menus. With easy bulk editing of product prices and menus, you can always keep your offer up to date and manage it efficiently.

Online reservations with Lightspeed Reservations

With Lightspeed Reservations you accept table reservations via Lightspeed's own reservation tool and manage them directly in your POS. This way you have reservations and table plan in one place – without a separate reservation book and without a second system.

Good to know: Lightspeed Reservations is an add-on module and can be booked with any Lightspeed package.

Ordering & payment

At the table, via QR code or straight from the bill – plus vouchers.

Mobile ordering system

With Lightspeed you can take orders conveniently via tablet or smartphone. Orders can be entered directly at the table and immediately passed on to the kitchen. Lightspeed also offers the innovative Tap2Pay function, which lets guests pay contactlessly directly via smartphone or smartwatch without needing an additional card reader.

Your benefits at a glance:

Faster and easier training on the POS system.
Better organisation and improved service workflows.
Shorter waiting times, fewer order-taking errors and a modern, contactless payment experience.

Ordering via QR code: more efficiency, more sales, more satisfaction

With Lightspeed's self-ordering function you offer your guests a modern and seamless ordering experience – simply via QR code at the table. Guests scan the code with their smartphone and immediately get access to your digital menu, customisable with pictures, descriptions and daily specials. This way your guests can browse at their leisure, order and even pay directly if they wish – without having to wait for service staff.

The big advantage: Orders go directly into the POS system and from there to the kitchen or bar. This saves valuable time, reduces errors and considerably speeds up the entire ordering process – an enormous efficiency gain, especially at peak times.

In addition, the automated ordering flow increases sales through targeted upselling. For example, you can suggest matching add-on products or higher-value alternatives (e.g. “Would you prefer the large beer?” or “Add a dip!”), which has a demonstrably positive effect on the average order value.

Prefer guests to order at the counter? For walk-in customers, Lightspeed also supports self-order kiosks – connected via partner solutions such as OrderMonkey or Jamezz. Find out more on our page Self-order kiosk.

Your benefits at a glance:

Faster ordering without waiting – for guests and staff
Relief for your team, who can concentrate more on service quality
Higher sales through intelligent upselling and higher order frequency
With QR code ordering you combine modern technology with efficient service – for a dining experience that leaves your guests free to place their order the classic way or digitally.

You can see how ordering and paying by QR code works in everyday life on our page Order & pay by QR code.

Scan to Pay: paying via QR code on the bill

With Scan to Pay, your guests pay their bill directly on their own smartphone – without a card terminal and without an app. Your service team prints the bill as usual, with a QR code on it. The guest scans it, sees their bill and pays.

This is how it works for your guests:

Scan the QR code on the bill – the bill opens on the phone.
Pay the full amount or split the bill – by item or with a custom partial amount.
Add a tip if desired.
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay – in Switzerland also with TWINT.

Once everything is paid, the table closes automatically in the POS. The tip is assigned to the server looking after the table. Unlike ordering via QR code, the guest doesn't order themselves here: Scan to Pay adds fast payment at the table to your classic table service. You don't need table QR codes for this.

Scan to Pay is available in Germany and Switzerland. It requires Lightspeed Payments as the payment provider – we activate the function for your business and show your team how it works.

Vouchers and loyalty programme

With Lightspeed you sell vouchers and reward your regulars with a loyalty programme – directly from your POS system. This brings guests back and secures additional sales, for example with gift vouchers for holidays.

Good to know: Vouchers and loyalty programme are included in the Core and Pro packages and can be booked as an add-on module in the Basic package.

Sell vouchers online too: with BON BON you redeem vouchers bought online directly at your Lightspeed POS. More on our page Online vouchers.

Stock & reports

Stock, sales and service speed in real time – right up to questions in plain language.

Stock management

Intelligent inventory management: automated, efficient and in real time. That's Lightspeed.

With Lightspeed's integrated inventory management system you always keep track of your stock – in real time and across locations. You know exactly which ingredients are available, what's running low and when to reorder. This not only optimises your stock but also saves time, avoids shortages and reduces losses through overstocking.

Thanks to automatic alerts for low stock levels, you're notified in good time when items are running out. You can then react – either manually or via the semi-automatic ordering function, where Lightspeed generates suitable order suggestions based on your consumption and supplier conditions. Alternatively, you can store your suppliers directly in the system and have them notified semi-automatically when needed.

A particularly valuable function is the ability to store recipes: you can define exactly which ingredients are used in what quantities for each dish. Lightspeed then automatically calculates the stock deduction with every sale. This creates a precise overview of which products were used when and how often – ideal for costing, cost control and stock optimisation.

The most important functions at a glance:

Real-time monitoring of all stock levels
Automatic alerts for critical stock levels
Integration with suppliers for efficient reordering
Storing recipes to calculate stock based on exact consumption
Semi-automatic supplier ordering for fast procurement
Reduced shrinkage through better planning and control
Central management of all locations via one dashboard (optional)
For simple stock and recipe management, Lightspeed offers helpful functions to run your business in a structured and sustainable way.

Data that makes the difference: well-founded decisions with Lightspeed Analytics

With the integrated analysis and reporting tools of Lightspeed Restaurant you get comprehensive insights into your business's performance – in real time. Via a central dashboard you can access all relevant key figures at any time: from daily sales and product performance to staff efficiency. This way you quickly identify what's going well – and where there's room for improvement.

With the automated sales reports you can analyse sales figures by period, product category or even time of day. You can see at a glance which items sell particularly well (bestsellers) and which are slow sellers – and adapt your offer accordingly. Special promotions can also be evaluated perfectly.

Lightspeed also provides detailed Staff reports: you can see who achieves the highest sales, who works particularly efficiently or where training is needed. This way you can develop your team in a targeted way and plan staff deployment strategically – for example for peak times or events.

Particularly valuable for business management are the comparison reports across periods. They show you how sales are developing, where seasonal fluctuations lie and which measures have been successful. Whether you run a single restaurant or several locations – Lightspeed provides all the data you need to make well-founded decisions.

Highlights of Lightspeed's analysis functions:

Real-time reports on sales, items and product groups
Bestseller analyses for targeted optimisation of your offer
Staff performance reports for more transparency in the team
Period comparisons and trend analyses for long-term business development
Customisable reports – exportable for tax advisers, controlling or management

Lightspeed Tempo: your service speed in view

Lightspeed Tempo shows you how quickly and smoothly your service runs: table utilisation, order flow, occupancy of your dining room as a heat map and the development of your daily performance. This way you spot bottlenecks at peak times and can adjust staff and processes in a targeted way.

Good to know: Tempo is included in all Lightspeed packages and is used via the back office.

Lightspeed AI: ask questions instead of searching reports

With Lightspeed AI you simply ask questions about your business in plain language – for example: “Which dish sells best on Friday evenings?” The answer comes directly from your POS data, without you having to click through reports or export data.

Good to know: Lightspeed AI is included in all Lightspeed packages.

Team & staff

Roles, hours, tips and tasks – clearly organised for everyone on the team.

Systematic staff management: efficient, transparent and time-saving

Lightspeed's integrated staff management helps you manage your team efficiently, keep an eye on performance and significantly reduce admin. Whether in a small business or across several locations – you always keep full control over roles, permissions and results.

Detailed access rights and user roles
With Lightspeed you can create individual user accounts for every employee – including clearly defined permissions. This ensures that service staff can only access the functions relevant to them, while management has access to deeper settings or reports.
Time recording & time analysis
Integrated time tracking lets your employees clock in and out directly via the POS system. This gives you an exact overview of working hours – ideal for payroll and rota planning. Evaluation is automated and can also be analysed over longer periods.
Sales and tip allocation per employee
Lightspeed automatically assigns sales and tips received to the respective employees. This not only makes daily settlement easier but also gives you valuable insights into your team's individual performance. You can see at a glance who is particularly strong at selling or particularly popular with guests.
Performance analyses for staff development
Based on sales data, sales behaviour and working time information, Lightspeed creates clear reports on staff efficiency. These help you develop talent, spot weaknesses early and plan staff deployment strategically – e.g. for peak times or events.

Your benefits at a glance:

Secure user accounts with individual permissions
Digital time tracking for precise payroll
Transparent allocation of sales & tips
Performance reports for development and planning
Reduced admin through automation

Conclusion: With Lightspeed you not only manage your team efficiently but also create a fair, transparent and data-based foundation for shared success.

Lightspeed Tasks: checklists for your team

With Lightspeed Tasks you create checklists for recurring tasks in your business. This way everyone in the team knows what to do, nothing gets lost in the hustle and bustle, and new employees find their way around more quickly.

Good to know: Tasks is included in the Core and Pro packages and can be booked as an add-on module in the Basic package.

Kitchen

Orders without paper tickets – sorted, prioritised and in real time.

Digital kitchen display: efficient communication for smooth kitchen operations

With the Lightspeed Kitchen Display System (KDS) you digitalise the entire ordering and production process in your kitchen – for faster processes, clear communication and fewer errors. Instead of handwritten tickets or printed order slips, all orders go directly to the kitchen display – in real time, clearly laid out and prioritised.

Real-time overview of all open orders
As soon as an order is taken at the table or via QR code, it appears immediately on the kitchen display – including table or pick-up number, order time and detailed item overview. This way the kitchen team always sees what's going on, what's coming next and how busy it is. No paper chaos, no lost tickets.
Intelligent prioritisation by preparation time
Lightspeed automatically sorts orders by priority – for example based on order time, the complexity of the dishes or the expected completion time. This ensures that all dishes are ready to serve at the same time where possible and reduces waiting times for guests.
Clearly structured display to avoid errors
All orders are displayed clearly on the screen – including special requests or allergy notes. Changes or cancellations are updated in real time, so the kitchen team always stays up to date. This significantly reduces sources of error and improves communication between service and kitchen.
Digital feedback & status display
Chefs can update the status of individual dishes directly on the display (“in preparation”, “ready”, “served”), which makes coordination with service or the pick-up station even easier. This ensures a seamless process and better control over the entire kitchen process.

Benefits at a glance:

Smoother processes in the kitchen through digital order transmission
Fewer errors thanks to a clear, structured display
Shorter waiting times for guests through intelligent prioritisation
Better communication between kitchen and service
Modern, professional working without paperwork

Conclusion: Lightspeed's kitchen display brings structure, speed and transparency to your kitchen – a must-have for modern hospitality businesses that focus on quality and efficiency.

TSE, tax office & DATEV

Take payments in a legally compliant way and pass sales to your accounts automatically.

MeinFiskal interface: legally compliant checkout with a certified TSE solution

With the seamless MeinFiskal interface in Lightspeed you automatically meet all legal requirements of the German Cash Register Security Ordinance (KassenSichV) – without any extra effort. The integration ensures that your POS fully complies with the fiscal requirements of the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) and is always operated in an audit-proof manner.

Full compliance with all legal requirements
In Germany, Lightspeed works with the certified technical security partner MeinFiskal. Through this connection, every relevant transaction – i.e. all tax-relevant business transactions such as sales, voids or tips – is automatically signed, stored and logged in real time with a technical security device (TSE). This puts you on the safe side during tax office audits.
Automated fiscal data management
Thanks to the MeinFiskal interface, all TSE data is archived in compliance with the law and can be exported at any time or provided for a DSFinV-K-compliant audit. You automatically receive procedural documentation and the necessary logs for the tax office. Even when legal requirements change, you always stay compliant thanks to ongoing updates.
DATEV connection for seamless bookkeeping
Another advantage: via MeinFiskal there's a direct interface to DATEV. Your daily sales are automatically transferred to your accounting software – without any manual intervention. This saves time, avoids transfer errors and ensures that your financial data is always processed correctly, up to date and in an audit-proof way.

Your benefits at a glance:

Legal certainty through TSE-compliant data processing in line with the KassenSichV
Direct DATEV interface for automatic transfer of daily sales
Ongoing maintenance & updates by MeinFiskal and Lightspeed
More security and transparency throughout the POS and accounting process

Conclusion: With Lightspeed's MeinFiskal interface you're legally on the safe side – simply, reliably and without extra effort. At the same time you benefit from efficient, digital bookkeeping through the direct DATEV connection.

Delivery services & online shop

Delivery platforms and your own shop – everything comes together in your POS.

Online interface to delivery services: your delivery business – central, synchronised and profitable

With Lightspeed's integrated online interface you manage all important delivery platforms such as Lieferando, Uber Eats, Wolt or Deliveroo centrally via your POS system. Thanks to the partnership with Deliverect , Lightspeed bundles all orders from third-party platforms in one place and ensures less chaos, error-free processes and much more efficiency in everyday delivery.

Central management of all delivery channels
Whether you're active on one or several platforms: all incoming orders are automatically imported into your Lightspeed POS system – and you no longer need separate tablets or devices. All your orders come together in your POS system.
Automatic menu and price synchronisation
Changes to menus, prices or availability only need to be made once in Lightspeed – the data is automatically synchronised with all connected delivery platforms. This ensures that your online offer is always up to date.
Extended reach & higher sales
By being present on several platforms you reach significantly more potential customers – without additional admin. This lets you increase your sales while taking the load off your staff.

Your benefits at a glance:

Central management of all delivery services in one system
Automatic synchronisation of menus, prices and availability
Fewer errors & faster processing through direct POS connection
Extended reach via platforms such as Lieferando, Uber Eats & Wolt
More efficient processes throughout the delivery process

Conclusion: Lightspeed makes your delivery business simpler, more scalable and more successful – with a seamlessly integrated system that saves you time and increases your sales.

Your own online shop with Order Anywhere

With Order Anywhere you get your own online shop for pick-up and delivery – directly connected to your Lightspeed POS. Your guests order immediately or for a set time, and the orders arrive straight in your system.

Menus and upselling: Offer combo menus, extras and promotions such as “2 for the price of 1”.
Capacity under control: Set how many orders are possible per time slot and pause sold-out items with one click.
Pay online or on pick-up: Your guests pay by card directly in the shop or only on pick-up.
Multilingual: The shop is available in German, English, French and Italian, among others.

Advantage: You're not solely dependent on delivery platforms and save their commission on orders via your own shop.

Good to know: Click & collect and delivery via your own shop are included in the Pro package and can be booked as an add-on module in Basic and Core.

Branches & hotel

Run several locations from one system and connect your restaurant with your hotel.

Central multi-branch management: all locations under control – with just one system

With the integrated multi-branch management function of Lightspeed you manage several businesses or locations simply and efficiently from one central place. Whether you run two restaurants, a growing franchise or several outlets – Lightspeed helps you standardise processes, analyse data and make optimal use of resources.

Central management of prices, menus and products
You can make changes to menus, prices or products across locations in just a few clicks. You decide flexibly whether an adjustment should apply to all branches or only to certain ones – ideal for regional differences, seasonal offers or individual focuses.
Cross-location sales and stock data in real time
Lightspeed shows you up-to-date sales figures and stock levels per branch – centrally in one dashboard. You can compare sales, analyse fluctuations and take targeted measures to improve the performance of individual locations. Reordering goods can also be planned more efficiently because you spot bottlenecks early.
Uniform reporting & performance analysis
Create consolidated reports across all branches or select individual locations for detailed analysis. Whether sales, cost of goods, staff costs or bestsellers – Lightspeed provides all the data you need for well-founded decisions.
Targeted discount campaigns & promotions
Plan promotions centrally and decide flexibly whether they should apply to all locations or only selected branches. This way you can respond specifically to local market conditions – or run uniform brand-wide campaigns.

Hotel interface: Protel, Mews, Apaleo and more

Running a hotel with a restaurant or bar? Lightspeed connects with common hotel programs, including Protel, Mews, Apaleo, ibelsa and Oracle OPERA, as well as Hotsoft, Casablanca, HS/3 or RoomRaccoon. Your staff charge food and drinks directly to the guest's room, and the items appear on the hotel bill at check-out – without entering anything twice between the POS and the hotel software.

We check in advance, during the consultation, which connection is possible for your property. How charging to the room works day to day is shown on our page POS system for hotels.

Why Lightspeed? Because modern hospitality needs more than just a till.

Lightspeed is far more than a POS system – it's a comprehensive, cloud-based platform for modern hospitality. Whether a small café, restaurant or hotel: Lightspeed adapts flexibly to your business and grows with your requirements.

With intuitive operation, well-thought-out functions and a powerful infrastructure, you optimise all processes – from service and kitchen to bookkeeping. Menu management, online orders, delivery integration, stock, staff management, reports – all in one central system.
And with Kassenprofis at your side: personal. Competent. Close by.

As an official Lightspeed partner , the team at Kassenprofis supports you with many years of experience in hospitality and POS technology. We advise you individually, take care of the set-up and train your team – on site or remotely. Even after purchase we're there for you with reliable support, personal service and real solutions .

Fail-safe with offline mode: If the internet goes down, you simply keep taking payments. The data is stored locally and uploaded as soon as the connection is restored – card payments with Lightspeed Payments also continue in offline mode. Changes to items and reports in the cloud are only possible again once you're online.

Lightspeed in practice: what our customers say

From a forest restaurant with up to 500 guests a day to a venue with more than 300 outdoor seats – three businesses that work with Lightspeed.

“My name is Thomas Fehrle, and I have been the landlord of St. Valentin in Freiburg for over 23 years. With up to 500 guests a day, we need a POS system that really works. After many experiences with other systems, I found the ideal solution at Kassenprofis: Lightspeed with a main till and four mobile terminals. What matters most to me is the fast, personal support – at Kassenprofis I always have a competent contact who helps immediately.”

Thomas Fehrle · Waldrestaurant St. Valentin, Freiburg

“We run a very large restaurant and, including our outdoor area, serve over 300 seats on 1,000 m². With the long walking distances this involves, we need an intelligent POS system and a first-class network. With Kassenprofis we get all of this from one source.”

Stefan Fünfschilling · Fünfschilling, Fischingen

“We have been working with Kassenprofis since we opened in 2019. It was very important to us to have a modern POS system that simplifies our processes with guests and in the kitchen. We are very happy with the solution.”

Svenja Marx · Hirschen, Haltingen

In practice: how our customers work

Real businesses from the region – what wasn't working before and what we implemented together.

Reference

Waldrestaurant St. Valentin, Freiburg

Lightspeed with a main till and four mobile terminals (smartphones) for up to 500 guests a day.

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Matching hardware from our showroom

We set up these devices to match your POS system – in the showroom you'll find pictures and technical data.

Kitchen

Kitchen displays

Orders go straight to the kitchen without paper tickets – for leafsystems, Lightspeed and HIOPOS.

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Card payment

Card terminals

Mobile at the table or fixed at the counter – Adyen terminals for leafsystems and Lightspeed.

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Lightspeed compared and in practice

Not sure whether Lightspeed is the right system for you? We work with several manufacturers and show you the differences in an honest comparison – all POS solutions at a glance.

More POS systems: leafsystems · HIOPOS · SAMPOS ONE

Suitable industries: Restaurants · Cafés and bars · Hotels

Self-ordering: We implement self-order kiosks with Lightspeed via partner solutions such as OrderMonkey or Jamezz – Self-order kiosk

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