RestroManage vs. Lightspeed
Priced Per Venue, Not Per Register
Lightspeed Restaurant draws its plan tiers by how many registers you run, bills add-on modules monthly above them, and processes cards through Lightspeed Payments at 1.5% card-present. RestroManage is one flat monthly fee per venue from A$19, with card payments running through your own Stripe account at your own Stripe rate.
Competitor pricing is publicly available information as of this page's last update and may have changed — please verify current terms directly with Lightspeed.
Side by side
How They Compare in Australia
| Aspect | RestroManage | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One flat monthly plan per venue, from A$19 | Tiers set by register count, with add-on modules billed monthly |
| Card processing | Your own Stripe account, at your own Stripe rate | Lightspeed Payments at a published 1.5% card-present |
| Adding a till | Covered by your plan's device allowance, at the same price per venue | A higher tier once you pass your tier's register count |
| Australian tax handling | GST, GST-free and input-taxed codes, your ABN on every receipt, BAS figures exported | Australian GST reporting built in |
| Free trial | Up to 6 months, no credit card | Standard trial, no 6-month offer |
Comparison FAQ
RestroManage vs. Lightspeed, Answered
Does RestroManage charge more when I add a second till?+
No — the price is per venue, and your plan comes with a device allowance that covers the tills, tablets and handhelds in that venue. Lightspeed Restaurant prices differently: its Australian tiers are drawn by register count, so passing the number your tier includes means moving up a tier rather than paying for one more device.
Can I use my own payment processor instead of Lightspeed Payments?+
With RestroManage, yes. Card payments run through your own Stripe account, so your rate is the one you hold with Stripe and settlement goes to your bank directly. Lightspeed Payments is Lightspeed's own processing at a published 1.5% card-present rate in Australia, and it is the path its restaurant product is built around.
What is actually included in the monthly price?+
The POS, QR and table ordering, the kitchen display, the floor plan, reservations, reporting and the accounting sync are part of the plan rather than separately priced modules — which is the main structural difference from a tiered plan with monthly add-ons above it. Compare a quote feature by feature rather than tier by tier, because the two are not priced the same way.
Does RestroManage handle GST and BAS for an Australian venue?+
It handles the part a POS should. Menu items carry GST, GST-free or input-taxed treatment, receipts show your ABN and the GST included, and your BAS label figures can be exported for your bookkeeper or accountant, alongside a sales feed into Xero, MYOB AccountRight, QuickBooks Online or Sage. RestroManage does not lodge your BAS with the ATO — that stays with you or your agent.
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