Lightspeed Retail vs Shopify POS
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail (2026). Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Shopify POS ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Retail store owners choosing a point-of-sale system. The top choice for unified online and in-store sales, especially for existing Shopify users.
At a glance
| Lightspeed Retail | Shopify POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Best for complex inventory | Best for omnichannel retail |
| Pricing | $$$ ($69 to $269+/mo) | $$ ($39 to $399/mo) |
| HQ | Montreal, Canada | Ottawa, Canada |
| Founded | 2005 | 2006 |
Lightspeed Retail
Unmatched inventory management for retailers with thousands of SKUs or complex product types.
www.lightspeedhq.com/pos/retail/Shopify POS
The top choice for unified online and in-store sales, especially for existing Shopify users.
www.shopify.com/posMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.