What Lightspeed Actually Costs a SA Restaurant
The advertised Lightspeed price is rarely the price you pay. Between USD billing, per-register fees, and add-ons for things most venues consider basic, the real monthly number climbs fast — here's the math against Liquor Logic.
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Liquor Logic
VS
Lightspeed POS
The Lightspeed math
Entry plans run $69–$399/month, billed in USD. Online ordering, reservations, and the kitchen display system are not included at the entry tier — each is a separate paid add-on, and pricing is per register, so a two-till venue pays twice.
The Liquor Logic number
One flat rate from R349/month, billed in rands. Online orders, KDS, reservations, split billing, and unlimited printer stations and users are already in that number — nothing to add later.
Why the USD billing matters
Every rand-dollar swing shows up on a South African operator's card statement whether the restaurant traded well that month or not. Liquor Logic removes that variable entirely — one ZAR line item, same amount every month, regardless of the exchange rate.
The Liquor Logic Advantage
- ZAR Pricing — R349/month flat, no USD exposure, no per-register fees
- Everything Included — Online orders, KDS, reservations, split billing — no add-on costs
- Local Integrations — Zapper, SnapScan, Xero, Sage, Pastel, QuickBooks built in
- Local Support — South African support team you can actually reach Mon–Fri
Till-by-Till Feature Comparison
| Feature | Liquor Logic | Lightspeed POS |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (entry) | R349/mo (ZAR) | ~$69+/mo (USD) |
| Online order integration | Built in | Via third-party add-on |
| Reservations module | Included | Paid add-on |
| Kitchen Display System | Included | Add-on cost |
| Split billing | ||
| Floor plan & table management | ||
| Loyalty programme | Included | Paid add-on |
| Zapper & SnapScan | Built in | Third-party only |
| Accounting integration | Xero, Sage, Pastel, QuickBooks | QuickBooks & Xero (add-on) |
| Unlimited users | Per-register pricing | |
| Unlimited printer stations | Hardware add-on | |
| Local ZAR pricing | USD billing | |
| Fingerprint authentication | ||
| Cash-up & variance reports | Basic | |
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Do the math on your own till count
Add up your registers and the add-ons you'd actually need on Lightspeed, then compare it to one flat R349/month. No credit card required to try it.
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