Head to head · prices checked 2026-10-18

Lightspeed Restaurant vs GetDinerPOS: which fits a diner chain?

Lightspeed Restaurant$189Essential3 loc × 2 registers: $567/mo
GetDinerPOS$55Chain, per location3 loc × 2 registers: $165/mo

Lightspeed Restaurant is a feature-rich POS with strong reporting, priced per location by tier, from about $189 (Essential) to $399 (Premium) a month. GetDinerPOS is priced per location with unlimited registers, works with your own processor and runs month to month. For a 3-location diner with 2 registers each, the software is $567 vs $165 a month on list prices.

Lightspeed Restaurant vs GetDinerPOS, line by line

Lightspeed RestaurantGetDinerPOS
Software priceEssential ≈ $189, Premium ≈ $399/location/moChain $55, Group $45/location/mo
Multi-location reportingStrongest on higher tiersIncluded in Chain and Group
PaymentsLightspeed Payments encouragedYour own processor
ContractAnnual billing commonMonth to month
HardwareiPad-basedAny tablet, PC or terminal
Stock transfersYesYes
MarketsMany countries (not UAE or Pakistan as standard)USA, UAE, Pakistan
LanguagesSeveral European languagesEnglish, Arabic, Urdu, Spanish, Chinese

List prices, software only, USD, checked 2026-10-18. Sources: CostBench — Lightspeed Restaurant pricing 2026 · UpMenu — Lightspeed POS pricing 2026. Vendors change prices and quote chains individually.

Where each one is stronger

Where Lightspeed Restaurant is stronger

  • Advanced analytics and multi-venue reporting
  • Large integration catalogue
  • Polished iPad apps

Best fit: Larger full-service restaurants and groups that want advanced reporting and integrations and can pay for higher tiers.

Where GetDinerPOS is stronger

  • Multi-location features from $55/location, not the top tier
  • Unlimited registers on every plan
  • Your processor, month to month
  • AED/PKR pricing, Arabic and Urdu

Best fit: diner chains and family-restaurant groups of 2–50 locations in the USA, the UAE and Pakistan.

Switching from Lightspeed Restaurant

Export your items and customers from Lightspeed Restaurant as CSV, send them to us, and we import the menu for free. Set price lists per location, invite staff, connect printers, and run both systems side by side for a few days if you like.

Full switching guide
  1. 1Export items + customers (CSV)
  2. 2We import the menu free
  3. 3Price lists per location
  4. 4Staff, roles, printers
  5. 5Go live on a quiet day

FAQ

Lightspeed Restaurant vs GetDinerPOS: questions

Is GetDinerPOS cheaper than Lightspeed Restaurant?

Yes on list price: Lightspeed’s Essential tier is about $189 per location per month and Premium about $399, per independent pricing guides; GetDinerPOS Chain is $55 per location.

Where is Lightspeed stronger?

Its analytics and integration catalogue are broader. Large groups with data teams may value that.

Does GetDinerPOS report across locations?

Yes — every report has a location filter and group totals.

Do I need iPads?

No. GetDinerPOS runs in any modern browser, including Android tablets and Windows PCs.

Can I import from Lightspeed?

Yes, via CSV export of items and customers.

Is there a contract?

No — month to month, or annual with two months free.

Does GetDinerPOS have an API?

Yes, on the Group plan.

When were these prices checked?

On the date at the top of the page, from independent pricing guides; check Lightspeed for current offers.

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