Which restaurant inventory software is right for you?
Save $240/year with LoveStock
See exactly how LoveStock stacks up against Lightspeed across every category.
| Feature | LoveStock | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $49 | $69-399 |
| Setup Fee | $0 (FREE) | $0 |
| Team Members Included | 5 free | Varies by plan |
| Annual Cost (Essential plan) | $588 | $2,268 |
| Annual Savings vs LoveStock (Essential) | - | -$1,680/year |
| Feature | LoveStock | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo-Based Inventory | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real-time Sync (No Refresh) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Holiday/Bridge Day Alerts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Alternative Vendor Suggestions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recipe Costing | ✗ | ✓ |
| POS System Included | ✗ | ✓ |
| Low Stock Alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated Ordering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feature | LoveStock | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| iOS App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android App | ✓ | Limited |
| Modern, Fast Interface | ✓ | Good |
| 15-Minute Count Time | ✓ | ✗ |
| Feature | LoveStock | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| SMS Text Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Manager Alerts (Missed Counts) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Push Notifications | ✓ | Limited |
| Feature | LoveStock | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Same day | 2-4 weeks |
| Learning Curve | Seconds (team), 5 min (web) | Weeks |
| Feature Focus | Inventory only | POS + Inventory |
| Works Without POS | ✓ | Inventory requires POS |
| Feature | LoveStock | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Free Data Import | ✓ | Varies |
| Import Any Format | Paper, Excel, POS, CSV | Limited formats |
✓ = Included • ✗ = Not included • Text = Specific details
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We believe in transparent, fair comparisons. Here's what each platform does well.
Yes! We'll import your inventory data for free, regardless of format (Excel, CSV, paper, or export from your current system). Most restaurants are up and running within 48 hours.
Setup takes about 48 hours. We handle the data import for free, and our team is available to help you get started.
No. We'll import all your existing inventory data. You can also keep your old system running during the transition period if you want.
LoveStock takes 5 minutes to learn. If your team can use a phone, they can use LoveStock. We also provide onboarding support.
Yes. LoveStock is $49/month with free setup. Lightspeed costs $69-399/mo. You'll save thousands per year with LoveStock.
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