Epos Now vs Lightspeed: Which POS is Best for Your Business?

Time to level up with a point of sale system that works for you. Adaptable, affordable, and hassle-free, find out how Epos Now offers you more than competitors like Lightspeed POS.

Doing your POS system research can be overwhelming, with so much information to find on the many areas of trade you need your POS for, from online sales to payroll and stock management. That's why we've put together a comparison page that helps you figure out which point of sale will suit your business best. Thinking about Lightspeed and Epos Now? Look no further! We've got all the information you need right here!

Lightspeed

Complete Solution (hardware)

£299

£700 - £1,000+

Software plans (Monthly)

From £25 / month

Starts at £75 - £109 / month

Customisable reports

Included

Available at extra cost

Third-party AppStore

100+ Integrations

Extra cost for specific modules

Permissions management

Included

Limited on basic plans

Inventory management

Yes

24/7 UK Phone Support

Yes

Priority support on higher tiers only

Payment Fee (In-Person)

Flat Rate (e.g. 1.5% - 1.75%)

Bespoke / Custom Quote

Payments fee - Card not present

1.5% + £0.10 per transaction

1.9% + £0.25 per transaction

Competitive data on this page was collected as of 14 May 2026 and is based on information found on Lightspeedhq.com. This information is subject to change or update without notice. Epos Now does not make any representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this page.

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Easy access

Our cloud-based operating system gives you access to your POS software from anywhere with an internet connection.

Easy to integrate

We maintain a suite of third and first-party integrations, including loyalty programs and accounting software.

User-friendly interface

We keep things simple. It takes as little as 15 minutes to train your staff on the key features of Epos Now systems.

Benefits of Epos Now vs Lightspeed in POS support

With Epos Now, help is never far away, thanks to our expert internal support team:

You'll never speak with a middleman. Our support team is based entirely in-house.
Need to speak with someone? Our support agents are available from 9 am - 6 pm GMT or via our live chat.
Our premium support package includes 24/7 support — whenever you need us, we're there.

Advantages of Epos Now vs Lightspeed for POS systems

Epos Now systems come packed with key features, including employee management and stock-take tools.

Epos Now's software runs on iOS, Windows, and Android for £30pm, while Lightspeed users are solely confined to iOS for £75pm.

When it comes to payment processing fees, Epos Now edges out the competition by charging 1.5% per transaction while Lightspeed Payments charges 1.6% + £0.20 per transaction.

Differences between Epos Now vs Lightspeed for POS hardware

Epos Now and Lightspeed both offer basic hardware bundles allowing businesses to get set up and trading straight away.

Lightspeed's package includes its baseline POS terminal, card machine, and cash drawer.

Epos Now offers the latest POS hardware, including a cutting-edge Countertop terminal with an in-built receipt printer and a powerful pocket-sized Air card machine.

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More industry-specific benefits of Epos Now vs Lightspeed

Smart inventory management

Staying on top of a complex retail inventory is challenging for all businesses. Epos Now's smart retail systems have robust features reducing the time you spend on chasing stock.

Integrate online and in-store stock, automatically update in real time, and gain more time with automated purchase orders and quick-scan stock checks, saving your team hours of work each week.

Simplified ordering and delivery systems

Competing in the hospitality business means competing for delivery orders and offering online orders to guests who want them. Epos Now makes it easy to stay competitive. Reduce errors, wait times, and strain on your staff, all using dedicated hospitality tools.

The Epos Now Enterprise package makes multi-store management easy with a cloud-based system allowing oversight of multiple locations simultaneously.

Separate staff, products and inventory, and sales reporting, and transfer stock to each of your sites through Epos Now POS systems. Easy.

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"For me, using the Epos Now Back Office, it’s like a breeze. It saves us an awful lot of time managing products."

Lee Foreshaw

WA Pubs, Preston, UK

FAQ

Still have questions about Epos Now or Lightspeed? We've covered some of the most-asked questions.

How easy is it to switch from Lightspeed retail POS to Epos Now?

It's incredibly easy! All you have to do is download all your important data onto spreadsheets and hand them off to our implementation team. With their help, you'll import your data and product lists into your new Epos Now system.

Once that's settled, a dedicated member of our team will help you familiarise yourself with our systems and all our additional features. You'll also have access to our free user guides, which are full of useful tips and tricks. You'll be an Epos Now expert in no time!

How do I get started with Epos Now?

We've built our systems to be easy to learn and quick to master. Getting started is so easy, you can get a basic understanding of the main functions in just a few seconds!

To get started, you should first fill out a contact form and submit it. After that, a member of our team will get in touch, explain our pricing structure, and arrange a specialised system that meets your needs. If you're unsure of what will best suit your business, our team will point you in the right direction.

After getting set up, your staff can master your new system in as little as 15 minutes! To help you get the most out of your system, you'll also be able to access a wealth of online guides and our customer forum, Epos Now Community. Should you need them, the Epos Now Support team will also be on hand to assist you.

Does Epos Now offer different plans?

Yes! When you buy an Epos Now POS system, you can customise your system to meet the unique needs of your business.

These customisable options include premium support plans and options on pricing structures, payment processing with Epos Now Payments, and a variety of free and paid apps.

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Easy to integrate

User-friendly interface

Smart inventory management

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Further resources for your POS research

Lightspeed alternatives: 3 options available on the market

POS system cost guide: Learn all about POS pricing

Different types of POS systems

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