PeakSpitz vs Lightspeed Retail
PeakSpitz and Lightspeed Retail both help shops sell in store and online and keep stock straight, but the model differs. PeakSpitz is one AI platform joining marketing, sales, storefront, operations, inventory, payments and real accounting, with unlimited users and Spitz AI included. Lightspeed Retail typically centres on the POS, inventory and e-commerce, with accounting and AI usually added separately.
Lightspeed Retail is well-regarded cloud POS, inventory and e-commerce software for shops and parts counters. PeakSpitz goes beyond the till to run the whole business — accounting, operations, marketing and CRM — with AI included on every plan.
| Feature | PeakSpitz | Lightspeed Retail |
|---|---|---|
| AI that acts — drafts, schedules, reorders, chases | Yes | Limited |
| AI included for everyone (no add-on) | Yes | No |
| Unlimited users included | Yes | Extra Cost |
| Whole business in one joined-up app | Yes | Limited |
| Built-in online storefront | Yes | Yes |
| Real accounting + VAT built in | Yes | No |
| Live production & operations tracking | Yes | Limited |
| Set up without consultants | Yes | Yes |
| Open REST API + webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Per-customer data isolation, EU-hosted | Yes | Limited |
Why businesses choose PeakSpitz over Lightspeed Retail
- Spitz AI is included for everyone on every plan, with no separate AI add-on to buy.
- Unlimited users are included, so you typically avoid per-register or per-seat costs as you grow.
- Real accounting and VAT are built in, so you often skip a separate bookkeeping tool.
- Marketing, CRM and live operations are joined up with the till and inventory, not bolted on.
- EU-hosted with per-customer data isolation, which usually suits GDPR-minded retailers and parts resellers.
PeakSpitz vs Lightspeed Retail, answered
What is the difference between PeakSpitz and Lightspeed Retail?
Both help shops sell in store and online and manage stock, but the model differs. PeakSpitz is one AI platform joining marketing, sales, storefront, operations, inventory, payments and real accounting with unlimited users and Spitz AI included. Lightspeed Retail typically centres on the POS, inventory and e-commerce, with accounting and AI usually added separately.
Does PeakSpitz handle the storefront and inventory like Lightspeed?
Yes. PeakSpitz includes a built-in online storefront, inventory, orders and payments (card, cash, bank and SEPA), and it also runs real accounting, marketing and operations in the same app.
Do I pay extra for more registers, staff or AI?
No. Unlimited users and Spitz AI are included on every PeakSpitz plan, so adding staff, locations or using AI usually doesn't add cost.
Moving off Lightspeed Retail?
We bring your data in safely and let you run both in parallel, so you cross over only when ready. We typically map your products, stock, customers and orders across.
See the step-by-step guide to migrating from Lightspeed Retail →