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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Lightspeed Restaurant

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AThe 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¢

    Wasp Inventory

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AWasp Inventory is an asset tracking and warehouse management software offering from Wasp Barcode Technologies,. It includes features such as inventory control software made easy to eliminate costly write-offs.N/A
    Pricing
    Lightspeed RestaurantWasp Inventory
    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
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    Pricing Offerings
    Lightspeed RestaurantWasp Inventory
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Lightspeed RestaurantWasp Inventory
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    Lightspeed
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Lightspeed RestaurantWasp Inventory
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    Toast Point of Sale
    Score8 out of 10
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    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Lightspeed RestaurantWasp Inventory
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (25 ratings)
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    8.9
    (9 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Lightspeed RestaurantWasp Inventory
    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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    Wasp Barcode Technologies
    Now that they have changed to a yearly subscription-based model, the cost to purchase Wasp Inventory software is much more expensive. So, I would have to say you'd need to be a mid-sized school or business to find the cost offset by the usability and functionality of the software. If budgetary issues aren't a concern - then this would be a perfect solution to anyone looking for a full suite for Inventory Control
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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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    Wasp Barcode Technologies
    • Inventory Tracking
    • Product Costing
    • User Management
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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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    Wasp Barcode Technologies
    • Better communication during updates.
    • I don't really have any other issues.
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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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    Wasp Barcode Technologies
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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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    Wasp Barcode Technologies
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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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    Wasp Barcode Technologies
    Wasp is a standalone asset tracking application whereas IssueTrak's asset tracking was a module available in their helpdesk ticketing platform. It's not an apples to apples comparison at this point. Wasp I feel is more robust in the feature set available but IssueTrak has a more modern interface and intuitive GUI
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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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    Wasp Barcode Technologies
    • We have relied on this software for the last 10 years that I have been with the company - and it has been perfect. But their change in purchasing model may have us looking elsewhere for a new inventory software.
    • I have saved countless hours of manually importing items by simply "duplicating" objects so that all hardware information, computer model. etc are retained - while new serial numbers can be input to create unique inventory items.
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    ScreenShots

    Wasp Inventory Screenshots

    Screenshot of the customizable grid to view inventory, with photos, quantities available, on order, and committed. Filter columns, group by any field, save custom views, and export to Excel.Screenshot of where each item record shows in-house, available, checked-out, committed, and on-order quantities at a glance. Track by serial, lot, or date code, set checkout lengths, and manage vendors, prices, locations, and history from one screen.Screenshot of the interface to create and track purchase orders with vendor, shipping, and payment details. Overdue orders are flagged, line items show ordered vs. received quantities, and Reorder Low Stock adds items that need replenishing.Screenshot of a print-ready inventory summary report, that breaks down each item’s quantity by site and location, with min and max stock levels and total cost.Screenshot of where to import existing inventory data with a guided Upload, Map, and Review workflow. Drag and drop an Excel file (.xlsx or .xls) or start from a downloadable template to get up and running quickly.