EzyCarto vs Lightspeed Retail
Lightspeed is often shortlisted when inventory, purchasing, and offline workflows lead the decision. EzyCarto starts with the connected journey: shopper scanning, cart handoff, flexible checkout, inventory, rewards, and Back Office.
Which platform fits the operation?
Lightspeed Retail is a stronger fit when
- Inventory and purchasing are the primary operational focus
- Strong offline workflows are a core requirement
EzyCarto is a stronger fit when
- Scan-Pay-Go and cart handoff are central to the customer journey
- Checkout, loyalty, and insights need shared basket context
One retail journey, not another disconnected tool.
Many platforms solve one part of retail well. EzyCarto is designed to connect the shopper, the sale, and the people running the store.
Let shoppers start the journey
Customers can discover participating stores, scan supported products, and manage a live cart in the EzyCarto app.
Finish at the right checkout
A compatible cart can move to mobile POS, a staffed checkout, or a self-service station without rebuilding the basket.
Keep retail operations connected
Products, stock, team access, rewards, communications, and reporting are managed from EzyCarto Back Office.
Choose the surfaces each store needs
Combine the shopper app, mobile POS, Windows Checkout, and browser-based Back Office around the retailer's setup.
Compare the features. Then test the journey.
Start with the Free plan or explore each EzyCarto product before deciding what belongs in your retail setup.
Feature comparison
| Category | EzyCarto | Lightspeed Retail |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory-led EPOS focus | ||
| Purchase orders / vendor workflows | ||
| Offline mode | ||
| Tap to Pay | ||
| Scan-Pay-Go shopper journey | ||
| Cart handoff (QR → kiosk/cashier) | ||
| AI insights |
Inventory and purchasing priorities
Retail operations with many SKUs, suppliers, and stock movements need a platform that is strong behind the counter as well as at checkout.
EzyCarto’s approach is to connect inventory with checkout behaviour and shopper activity. Decisions can then reflect what is happening in baskets, queues, and demand, not stock counts alone.
Common questions
Do I need offline mode?
If you lose internet often, offline support becomes a serious requirement. If your connection is reliable, online-first is usually simpler day-to-day.
What’s the biggest checkout difference?
EzyCarto is designed around shopper-led Scan-Pay-Go and QR cart handoff, with less rescanning and quicker queues as the goal.
Can I use EzyCarto as a retail POS or EPOS platform?
EzyCarto connects checkout, inventory, staff access, loyalty, and reporting in one platform. Device, payment, and service availability varies by country and retailer setup.
Finish the shortlist with a real test.
See how EzyCarto connects shopper-led scanning, mobile and fixed checkout, inventory, rewards, and reporting around one retail setup.
Start with the Free plan. Device, payment, and service availability varies by country, plan, and retailer setup.