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Lightspeed powers success in every aspect of your business.

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Lightspeed - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: December 2025

Lightspeed overview

What is Lightspeed?

Better solutions for better business, that's the Lightspeed way.

Lightspeed exists to help your dealership thrive no matter the industry. That's why we're constantly innovating and developing solutions to help you serve your customers. Not only does Lightspeed serve Marine and Boat retailers and dealers, but also powersports, motorcycle, and recreational (RV) retailers and dealers.

Work smarter, not harder, with improved visibility into your business, robust communications, complete information between parts, sales, service, and finance.

Key benefits of using Lightspeed

Dealer management system
Build a boat
Rental and storage
Computerized Vehicle Registration
CRM
Lead Management
Payroll Processing
eSignature
Multi-location management
Industry benchmark reports
Loyalty program
LightspeedEVO texting
Marina & Rental operations

Starting price

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Pros & Cons

Accounting

Inventory Management

Customer Support

Invoicing

Payment Processing

Lightspeed’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Lightspeed pros, cons and reviews insights

To determine these pros and cons insights, we analyzed responses from 

Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
 
1-2(14)
3-4(94)
5(50)

What do users say about Lightspeed?

It's hard to imagine that a company which states "Our goal is to help you operate your business more efficiently and profitably so you can spend more time doing what you love." has never encountered another business facing hardship or struggles looking to be supported by the Lightspeed in working through solutions to make it work for both companies.

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Who uses Lightspeed?

Based on 158 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Retail
Maritime
Automotive
Recreational Facilities and Services
Others

Use cases

Marine

Lightspeed's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Lightspeed users:

Inventory management
Accounting
Billing & invoicing
Customer database
Compliance management
Contract/License management

All Lightspeed features

Features rating:

Communication management
Customizable reports
Third-Party integrations
Activity dashboard
Financial management
Mobile access
Parts management
Point of sale (pos)
Real-Time updates
Reporting & statistics
Scheduling
Storage management
Work order management

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Lightspeed customer support

What do users say about Lightspeed customer support?

Customer support rating:

We analyzed 43 verified user reviews to identify positive and negative aspects of Lightspeed customer support.

A few users found Lightspeed support friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to resolve issues when contacted.

Widely noted by reviewers, support is extremely difficult to reach, with long hold times and slow responses.

A significant portion of users report unresolved issues, lack of follow-up, and limited availability from the support team.

Frequently reported by users, support staff can be inconsistent in knowledge and effectiveness, leading to frustration.

Support options

Email/help desk
Phone support
Knowledge base
Chat

Training options

Webinars
Videos
In person
Live online
Documentation

To see what individual users say about Lightspeed's customer support, check out the review snippets below.

“Any time I have a question and someone around me does not know the Lightspeed support line has been very friendly and knowledgeable in getting the info I need to bring me up to speed. ”

JS

Jared S.

Parts Manager

“Difficult to reach support for any problem whether it's service or parts or accounting. And they don't offer the payroll option in Canada. And you have to pick a department when you call for support.”

JD

Jennifer D.

Controller

Lightspeed FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Lightspeed?

Lightspeed has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business

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Q. What languages does Lightspeed support?

Lightspeed supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Lightspeed offer an API?

No, Lightspeed does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Lightspeed offer?

Lightspeed offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, Knowledge Base, Chat

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