Lightspeed Restaurant vs. Tablein

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Lightspeed Restaurant
Score 9.8 out of 10
N/A
The Lightspeed Restaurant POS, from Lightspeed in Montreal, is a restaurant POS and management system designed to enable users to sync the user's menu with major food delivery apps, manage all orders and and reach new customers.
$69
per month 2.6% + 10¢
Tablein
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
The Tablein booking system is used to simplify restaurants' daily routine by automating tasks such as online reservations, email and chat replies, client notifications, and booking reminders. The system features smart table management tools, and customizable booking features. It also incorporates real-time updates, analytics, and automated communication tools. Tablein ultimately helps restaurants to save time and also enhance the customer experience, building lasting relationships with…
$49
per month Reservation
Pricing
Lightspeed RestaurantTablein
Editions & Modules
Lightspeed Restaurant Essentials
$69
per month 2.6% + 10¢
Lightspeed Restaurant Plus
$189
per month 2.6% + 10¢
Lightspeed Restaurant Pro
$399
per month custom per purchase rates
Starter plan
$49
per month Reservation
Growth plan
$107
per month Reservation
Success plan
$177
per month Reservation
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Lightspeed RestaurantTablein
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details$49 Starter plan Created for venues who are just starting or are really small and want convenient tools, but do not have many reservations. • All the features included • 50 reservations included • 0,67 eur per extra reservation $107 Growth plan Ideal solution for small or emerging restaurants. Perfectly tailored for restaurants with a up to 300 monthly reservations. • All the features included • 150 reservations included • 0,37 eur per extra reservation $177 Success plan Larger and bustling restaurants opt for our success plan to effortlessly handle all their online reservation needs. Take advantage of our cost effective annual plans. • All the features included • Unlimited reservations • Annual plans available Sign up for 14-day free trial of Tablein premium plan: tablein.com/signup
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Lightspeed RestaurantTablein
Small Businesses
Square POS
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Score 9.1 out of 10
7shifts
7shifts
Score 9.8 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Shopify
Shopify
Score 8.7 out of 10
Jolt
Jolt
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises

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User Ratings
Lightspeed RestaurantTablein
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(25 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.5
(3 ratings)
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Support Rating
8.9
(9 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Lightspeed RestaurantTablein
Likelihood to Recommend
Lightspeed
One thing Upserve [POS (formerly Breadcrumb)] does well is splitting customer checks is very easy and intuitive. We used to host a lot of groups (pre pandemic) and splitting checks can be a nightmare. But they let you split it evenly by number or by item. You can even split one item (say, an app) across multiple checks.
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Pros
Lightspeed
  • Reporting: Upserve's backend reporting system is unparalleled in this industry. It's extremely robust and gives us eyes into every nook and cranny of our business.
  • Intuitive: The Upserve POS is nearly as intuitive as Square. The ease of use really helps us provide great service without spending a fortune in training.
  • Extras: A quality POS system is assumed with Upserve. It has all the bells and whistles and it's very effective. What takes Upserve over the top is all the added features. Our online ordering system, loyalty program, delivery platform integration, KDS system, and soon to be inventory management are all provided for free with our system. The other benefit is all these features are seamless and work really well.
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Cons
Lightspeed
  • On the KDS, the system will re-fire tickets when we split checks and sometimes when simply closing out.
  • On the KDS, when someone adds onto an order that has already been bumped from the screen and doesn't put the new item at the end of the queue. It bumps it to the front and keeps the original time of the original order. This makes it difficult to process the order and determine the priority of which order should be fulfilled.
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Usability
Lightspeed
Upserve is very intuitive. It utilizes a tab system along the left side of the screen for easy access to menu categories. After choosing the tab you want to view (i.e. Food), all the food items and/or sub categories show up instantly on the screen. once your items are chosen, you are a card swipe away from starting the payment process. Very easy. That said, there are a few minor issues with usability. For example, splitting checks is really quite difficult. You have to create new checks one at a time, then have to go searching for the checks to ring guests up. Really not intuitive on this front. Thankfully, it's not incredibly inhibitive
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Support Rating
Lightspeed
Seriously, if I could give a 12 rating I would. Upserve support is 24/7 and completely free. No extra fees on evenings or weekends and they are fast. You can actually start a chat support straight from your ipad screen. 90% of our support issues have been solved in just a few minutes from the chat screen. That said, I prefer the phone. Calling into Upserve support is just as easy and everyone is always friendly and fast
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Alternatives Considered
Lightspeed
Lavu is the worst POS system I have ever encountered. It was the most frustrating part of everyone’s shift. They were never available for customer service, Upserve is. Their system would shut down across regions, Upserve does not. Upserve (at the time Breadcrumb) was highly rated and praised for simplicity.
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Return on Investment
Lightspeed
  • Bestsellers and slower items rise to the top in reporting features, making analysis quicker.
  • Dramatically reduced server error
  • Posed a challenge to continue face-to-face contact between servers and cooks; the POS tends to end conversations about special orders, special customer requests or restrictions, and generally conveys the nuances that contribute to excellent service. So we have to make a conscious effort to continue talking to each other.
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ScreenShots

Tablein Screenshots

Screenshot of the Tablein dark versionScreenshot of Tablein calendar viewScreenshot of integrations available: Google Business Link, Google "Reserve" button, Facebook/Instagram, Michelin Guide, Viva Wallet, Stripe, Paypal, Redsys, Paypal express, Mailchimp, Mailerlite, PayseraScreenshot of the report and analytics features, such as: Filtered data reports, Booking trends by hour, Performance metrics, International guest analysisScreenshot of the mobile app, where everyone on a restaurant's team can access and make real-time updates from any device, at any location, ensuring access to the latest information.