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Skubana vs Lightspeed Retail

Skubana logo

Skubana

Software

Inventory and order management for multi-channel sellers

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lightspeed Retail logo

Lightspeed Retail

Software

Point of sale and retail management system

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Skubana pricing scales quickly with order volume and additional channel integrations; Lightspeed Retail high pricing starts at USD 89/month (Basic plan), escalating to USD 289/month for Plus tier with advanced features
  • They diverge on capability: Skubana covers Multi-warehouse management, Lightspeed Retail covers Point of sale.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Skubana and Lightspeed Retail actually diverge.

Attributes where Skubana and Lightspeed Retail differ
AttributeSkubanaLightspeed Retail
Starting price$1000/month$89/month
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb, iPad, Cloud-based
Founded20132005

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Skubana

  • Multi-warehouse management
  • Real-time inventory sync
  • Unified order management
  • Automated workflows
  • Advanced analytics
  • Supplier management
  • Quality control
  • API access

Only in Lightspeed Retail

  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Customer management
  • Omnichannel selling
  • Analytics
  • Employee management
  • Loyalty programs
  • Hardware compatibility

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Skubana

  • Pricing scales quickly with order volume and additional channel integrations
  • Acquired by Extensiv in 2021, integration with parent company services may limit standalone capabilities

Lightspeed Retail

  • High pricing starts at USD 89/month (Basic plan), escalating to USD 289/month for Plus tier with advanced features
  • Limited integrations with third-party platforms, particularly challenging for Shopify inventory sync
  • Inventory synchronization issues reported with backordered products and bulk updates
  • Customer support response times can be slow despite 24/7 availability
  • System crashes and performance degradation reported during high-traffic periods

Pricing, plan by plan

Skubana

$1000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Skubana review.

Lightspeed Retail

$89/month
  • Basic$89/month
    • One register
    • Integrated payments
    • Inventory management
  • Core$149/month
    • All Basic features
    • Expanded eCommerce capabilities
    • Phone support access
  • Plus$289/month
    • All Core features
    • API access
    • Custom workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose Skubana if

  • You need multi-warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want real-time inventory sync.
Skubana review

Choose Lightspeed Retail if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on Web, iPad, Cloud-based.
  • You also want inventory management.
Lightspeed Retail review

Questions people ask

Is Skubana or Lightspeed Retail better?
Neither clearly leads. Skubana starts at $1000/month and Lightspeed Retail at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Skubana or Lightspeed Retail?
Skubana starts at $1000/month and Lightspeed Retail at $89/month.
Does Skubana or Lightspeed Retail run on more platforms?
Skubana runs on Web, Cloud. Lightspeed Retail runs on Web, iPad, Cloud-based.
What can Skubana do that Lightspeed Retail cannot?
Skubana covers Multi-warehouse management, Real-time inventory sync, Unified order management, Automated workflows. Lightspeed Retail covers Point of sale, Inventory management, Customer management, Omnichannel selling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Skubana: What channels does Skubana support?

Skubana supports Amazon, eBay, Newegg, Rakuten, Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, and more for inventory and order management.

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Lightspeed Retail: What payment processing rates does Lightspeed Retail charge?

Lightspeed Retail charges 1.5% for card-present payment processing via Lightspeed Payments.

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Skubana: What customer support does Skubana provide?

Skubana offers 24/7 customer support via phone, email, and online chat. Support is included in all pricing tiers.

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Lightspeed Retail: Does Lightspeed Retail offer API access?

Yes. API access and custom workflows are available in the Plus plan (USD 289/month), enabling advanced customization and integrations.

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Skubana: What automation features does Skubana offer?

Skubana provides automated inventory updates, order processing, repricing, purchase order generation, and demand forecasting across multiple sales channels.

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Lightspeed Retail: Does Lightspeed support multi-location management?

Yes. All Lightspeed Retail plans support multi-location inventory management with centralized control, though additional location and register costs apply as businesses scale.

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Lightspeed Retail: What customer support options are available?

All Lightspeed Retail plans include 24/7 customer support via chat and phone for Core and Plus plans.

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