Shopify

Founded: 2006 (Canada)
Target customers: Retail (primary) and select Hospitality (cafes, QSRs, small restaurants)
Primary: Retail
Secondary: Cafes, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), small hospitality venues

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How Lightspeed wins or loses over Shopify

Strenghts

Weaknesses

Operating system-independent: Android,IOS, Linux or Windows

Buried in POS interface

Handheld and PIN terminal in one device

Previously not visible

Fully responsive on any device

Scattered across multiple places

Quick learning curve with tap, swipe and long-press
gestures

Hidden default

Uninterrupted service thanks to synchronisation and cloudbase

Shopify Pricing

Last updated: 24-03-2025

Basic

Core

Plus

✓