Lightspeed Restaurant: what price and which alternative?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Lightspeed Restaurant is a subscription iPad till. Its price in France is not clearly published: it is mostly on quote, by module, screens and hardware — ask for the rate in writing. If what you want is commission-free online ordering rather than a full till, Menuthere is 0% commission, with a Free plan at $0. They are two different tools. Updated October 2026.
- Lightspeed Restaurant is a subscription iPad till, with modules and options.
- Its price in France is not clearly published: it is mostly on quote; ask for the rate, hardware and compliance in writing.
- A till handles payment, receipts and the floor; online ordering is a separate channel.
- Menuthere is not a full till: it is online ordering, a QR menu and WhatsApp at 0% commission.
- Menuthere has a Free plan at $0 (50 orders/month); Lite $17/mo, Pro $39/mo.
0% online ordering, as a complement
Menuthere gives you an ordering website, a QR menu and WhatsApp ordering on your own number, with 0% commission and a Free plan at $0. Keep your till for payments, and take your direct orders commission-free with Menuthere.
How much does Lightspeed Restaurant cost in France?
Lightspeed does not clearly publish a single rate in France for its restaurant till: the price depends on modules, number of screens, hardware and onboarding, and is mostly on quote. Ask for a written quote, with the subscription, options, hardware and anti-VAT-fraud compliance, before comparing.
| Lightspeed Restaurant | Menuthere | |
|---|---|---|
| Tool type | Subscription iPad till | Online ordering, QR menu, WhatsApp |
| Price in France | Not published / on quote | 0% commission, Free at $0 |
| In-house payment-taking | Yes (till) | Basic POS add-on |
| Per-order commission | By product | 0% |
What alternative for online ordering?
If your need is mainly commission-free online ordering, Menuthere is a direct alternative: an ordering website, a QR menu and WhatsApp ordering at 0% commission, with a Free plan at $0. It is not a full till like Lightspeed, but if you already have a till and want the online channel, it is cheaper and with no percentage per order.
Can I keep my till and add Menuthere?
Yes, and that is the most common combination. Your till takes payment in-house; Menuthere captures direct online orders with no commission. On the Free plan there is no subscription up to 50 orders a month, so you can test the direct channel at no cost.
- Your till (Lightspeed, Zelty, Innovorder…) for certified payment-taking.
- A commission-free ordering website with Menuthere.
- A QR menu for ordering at the table.
- The Free plan at $0 to start.
Who this is a good fit for
- Restaurants that already have (or plan) a till like Lightspeed and want a direct, commission-free online-ordering channel.
- Those who want to separate payment-taking (their till) from online ordering (a 0% layer).
- Owners who want to start the online-ordering channel free.
Who this is not for
- An owner looking for a full till with stock, floor and payment-taking: that is Lightspeed's job, not Menuthere.
- A venue that wants a single tool for in-house payments and everything else.
Common follow-up questions
Does Lightspeed Restaurant publish its prices in France?
Not clearly: the rate for its restaurant till is mostly on quote, by modules, screens and hardware. Ask for a written quote with the subscription, options and anti-VAT-fraud compliance.
Is Menuthere an alternative to Lightspeed?
For online ordering, yes: Menuthere offers an ordering website, a QR menu and WhatsApp at 0% commission. It is not a full till like Lightspeed; for certified payment-taking, keep a till.
Can I start free with Menuthere?
Yes. Menuthere's Free plan is $0 and includes 50 orders a month, your menu, an ordering site and QR codes, at 0% commission.
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Sources (2)
- Lightspeed Restaurant (restaurant till, pricing on quote), Lightspeed, read October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission, Free plan, Menuthere, read 26 October 2026