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DineHarbor and Lightspeed Restaurant, side by side
Lightspeed's published plans against DineHarbor's, with each Lightspeed fact linked to its page and one conflict flagged.
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What you get
Lightspeed has depth
Higher Lightspeed plans include inventory, a kitchen display, QR ordering and gift cards and loyalty, with a long list of add-ons.
Pricing shaped by tills
Lightspeed plans are tied to the number of licences, with extra registers charged. DineHarbor prices per location.
A conflict to check
Lightspeed's page lists euros, while its FAQ mentions pounds. Confirm the currency and price on its page.
On this page
The short version
Lightspeed Restaurant is a broad system with plans by number of tills and a long list of add-ons. DineHarbor prices per location and includes more in each plan, but has fewer integrations. Everything below was checked on 20 October 2026 against Lightspeed's UK pricing page.
Side by side
| DineHarbor | Lightspeed Restaurant (UK page) | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Starter £69, Growth £129, Unlimited £219 per location a month, excluding VAT (pricing) | Basic €89 (1 licence), Core €159 (2), Pro €249 (3) a month, extra registers €49 (pricing) |
| Currency note | Pounds | The page lists euros, while its FAQ says plans begin at GBP79 for the first terminal. Confirm before relying on either |
| Kitchen display | Included on every plan | Add-on on Basic, included on Core and Pro |
| QR ordering | Included | Add-on on Basic, included on Core and Pro |
| Inventory | Included | Add-on on Basic, included on Core and Pro |
| Loyalty and gift cards | Points and stamp cards included, no gift cards | Add-on on Basic, included on Core and Pro |
| Kiosk | Growth and above | Add-on on every plan |
| Reservations | Staff entered bookings and waitlist, included | Add-on on every plan |
| Delivery and click and collect | Included, with your own drivers on Growth | Add-on on Basic and Core, included on Pro |
| Support | Email and chat, priority on Unlimited | 24/7 chat and phone on all plans |
Where Lightspeed is stronger
Lightspeed lists 24/7 chat and phone support on every plan, a long list of add-ons such as accounting, payroll and a hotel system link, an integration marketplace and its own payments. For a restaurant that needs those, it has more breadth.
Where DineHarbor differs
DineHarbor includes the kitchen screen, QR ordering, stock control, loyalty and AI credits in the plan, with price per location rather than per register. It has a public API that is read only today, does not connect to Deliveroo, Uber Eats or Just Eat and has no iOS app in the App Store yet.
How to choose
Choose Lightspeed if you need its integrations or round the clock support and your till count fits its plans. Choose DineHarbor if you want a flat price per location with screens, ordering and loyalty included. Ask each for a quote for your number of tills and sites.
Sources
Spotted something out of date or unfair? Email sales@dineharbor.com and we will check it and correct it.
Questions and answers
What does Lightspeed charge?
Its UK pricing page lists Basic at €89, Core at €159 and Pro at €249 a month, with extra registers at €49, but its FAQ mentions GBP79. Check the page for the current figure.
Is a kitchen display included?
On Lightspeed it is an add-on on Basic and included on Core and Pro. On DineHarbor kitchen screens are included in every plan.
Does Lightspeed have a kiosk?
Its page lists the ordering kiosk as an add-on on every plan. On DineHarbor the kiosk is part of Growth and above.
Which one has stronger inventory?
Lightspeed includes inventory on Core and Pro. DineHarbor includes stock control on every plan, and neither page here compares their depth.
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