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# Compare Cash Register Express vs Lightspeed Retail

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> Detailed comparison between Cash Register Express and Lightspeed Retail. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Cash Register Express | Lightspeed Retail |
| **Overall rating** | 3.3/5 | 4.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 30 | 975 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 60.00 | $129.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Cash Register Express

pcAmerica offers point of sale software applications for almost any environment including retail stores, convenience stores, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments.

### Lightspeed Retail

Lightspeed powers businesses in over 100 countries. From Apparel to Home \&amp; Gardening, Lightspeed Retail supports entrepreneurs to improve efficiency and increase visibility across different areas such as inventory and sales in their store, or chain of stores.

## Key features

### Cash Register Express

- API
- Accounting
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Customer Accounts
- Customer Management
- Discount Management
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Layaway Management
- Mail Order
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Returns Management
- eCommerce Management

### Lightspeed Retail

- API
- Accounting
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Customer Accounts
- Customer Management
- Discount Management
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Layaway Management
- Mail Order
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Returns Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Cash Register Express Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/12601/cash-register-express)
- [View Lightspeed Retail Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/120491/lightspeed-retail)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/12601/120491/cash-register-express/vs/lightspeed-retail)

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