SpotOn POS vs Lightspeed Restaurant U-Series
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- User-friendly interface
- Real-time reports
- Extensive features and integrations
- High scalability potential
- 24/7 customer service
- Easy to use
- Full third-party integration
- Remote access
- Transparent pricing
- Can be a bit pricey
- Potential hidden fees
- Only compatible with SpotOn's hardware
- Additional training required for advanced features
- Must use their payment processor
- More expensive than some providers
- Lack of support
- Many customer complaints
SpotOn is a San Francisco-based company that provides customized Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and integrated solutions to businesses. They cater to various industries, such as restaurants, retail stores, salons, and other service-based businesses. Since their establishment in 2017, the company has been committed to providing reliable and secure client services. The company is PCI-compliant to protect sensitive information; their system encrypts sensitive data at rest and in transit and conducts regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities. Their feature-rich and intuitive system allows businesses to manage their operations efficiently. It is user-friendly, and mobile-compatible, and offers inventory management, CRM, loyalty programs, and online ordering integrations. They provide excellent customer service with 24/7 support through phone and email. SpotOn has earned recognition in the POS industry for their commitment to quality services and 24/7 customer support. They have been shortlisted eight times by Capterra, and received an A+ rating on BBB.
Upserve opened their doors in 2009 in Providence, Rhode Island. Expanding their offerings over the years has brought them from being a social network to a leading POS provider. The company offered multiple price packages and helped customers choose their hardware and software packages to meet their unique business needs. Upserve serves merchants in over 100 countries, expanding beyond North America with Lightspeed’s acquisition. The POS system offered by Lightspeed U-Series works with Windows, MAC, iOS, and Android, offering seamless integration for top third-party applications like QuickBooks, Grubhub, and DoorDash. The company has received mixed reviews over the years, with many customers pleased with the ease of use and customer support, while others complain about system crashes and ineffective support services. Upserve’s name means putting customers first and listening more than talking, which has helped them become a trusted source for POS systems in the restaurant and retail markets.
- Trustpilot Score : 4.2 out of 5
- Customer Experience : Good
- Transparent Pricing : False
- Pricing Model : Tiered pricing plans with add-ons
- BBB Rating : A+
- Trustpilot Score : 4.4 out of 5
- Customer Experience : Fair
- Transparent Pricing : False
- Pricing Model : Undisclosed
- BBB Rating : D+
- Money-Back Guarantee : False
- Has a restaurant-specific platform
- Offline functionality
- Multilingual support
- Serves merchants in over 100 countries
- Offers customization options
- Simple design with customizable options
- Automated Payroll
- Automated Tax Filing—Undisclosed
- Billing & Invoicing
- Cloud-Based Services
- Customizable Hardware—Undisclosed
- Electronic Receipts
- Free Hardware—Undisclosed
- HR Add Ons—Undisclosed
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Loyalty Program
- Mobile App
- Mobile Card Reader
- Real-Time Reports
- Third-Party Software Integration
- Time Tracking
- Virtual Terminal
- Automated Payroll—Undisclosed
- Automated Tax Filing—Undisclosed
- Billing & Invoicing
- Cloud-Based Services
- Customizable Hardware
- Electronic Receipts
- Free Hardware
- HR Add Ons—Undisclosed
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Loyalty Program
- Mobile App
- Mobile Card Reader
- Real-Time Reports
- Third-Party Software Integration
- Time Tracking
- Virtual Terminal
- EMV Compliant
- NFC
- Payment Fraud Protection
- PCI Compliance
- EMV Compliant
- NFC
- Payment Fraud Protection
- PCI Compliance
- Accounting Software
- Processing Services
- Productivity Software
- Accounting Software
- Processing Services
- Productivity Software
- Barcode Scanner
- Credit Card Reader
- Customer-Facing Display
- Display Screen
- POS Terminal
- Receipt Printer
- Self-Service Kiosk
- Barcode Scanner
- Credit Card Reader
- Customer-Facing Display—Undisclosed
- Display Screen—Undisclosed
- POS Terminal
- Receipt Printer
- Self-Service Kiosk
- Android
- Cloud-Based
- iOS
- macOS
- On-Site Installation—Undisclosed
- Windows
- Android
- Cloud-Based
- iOS
- macOS
- On-Site Installation—Undisclosed
- Windows
- Annual Subscription
- Free Trial—Undisclosed
- Freemium
- Monthly Subscription
- One-Time License
- Annual Subscription
- Free Trial
- Freemium
- Monthly Subscription
- One-Time License
- Documentation
- In-Person
- Live Online
- Videos
- Webinars—Undisclosed
- Documentation—Undisclosed
- In-Person
- Live Online
- Videos
- Webinars
- ACH Processing
- Cash Transactions
- Check
- Credit Card Terminals
- Electronic Signature
- Gift Cards
- In-Person Payments
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payment Processing
- ACH Processing
- Cash Transactions
- Check
- Credit Card Terminals
- Electronic Signature
- Gift Cards
- In-Person Payments
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payment Processing
- Demos
- FAQs/Forum
- Help Guides
- Live Chat
- Mobile App
- Phone
- Social Media
- Demos—Undisclosed
- FAQs/Forum
- Help Guides
- Live Chat
- Mobile App—Undisclosed
- Phone—Undisclosed
- Social Media
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