TL;DR: Why Brands Switch from Lightspeed to Shopify POS
Shopify makes selling online and in-store painless and stress-free. Inventory, orders, and customer data all stay in sync, so no more double work or overselling. You get buy-online-pickup-in-store, flexible shipping, and tools to grow your business—without limits. Plus, Shopify keeps innovating, has thousands of apps and partners, and offers 24/7 support. More sales, fewer headaches, everything in one place. At Matagora, we advocate for Shopify because we’ve consistently seen merchants make the switch and experience transformational results. Sales increase, staff feel more energized and excited to work with the platform, and the business reaches new heights.
Why Retailers Are Leaving Lightspeed for Shopify POS
If you’re frustrated with Lightspeed, you’re not alone. Many store owners struggle with clunky workflows, disconnected online and in-store sales, and expensive workarounds. Shopify makes selling both online and in-person easy, with everything working together—painlessly.
Here’s why brands like yours are making the switch:
1️⃣ Always Innovating
Lightspeed splits its attention between retail and hospitality. Shopify focuses 100% on helping retailers sell everywhere. Your online store and POS talk to each other naturally—no messy integrations needed. Plus, Shopify constantly rolls out updates and new features, so you’re always ahead of the curve.
2️⃣ Online + In-Store Stay in Sync
No more manually updating inventory or worrying about overselling. Shopify keeps your stock, orders, and customer info synced across online and physical stores. Everything is in one place, so you can focus on selling, not fixing tech headaches.
3️⃣ Fulfill Orders Anywhere, Easily
Ship from any store, offer buy-online-pickup-in-store, or sell items from other locations without losing the sale. Shopify handles omnichannel orders like a pro, making customers happy and reducing lost sales.
4️⃣ Know Your Customers Better
Lightspeed splits customer data between systems, making loyalty programs and targeted marketing a pain. Shopify centralizes all customer info in one place. Your staff can see online and in-store purchases and tailor service to each shopper—fast and easy.
5️⃣ Grow Without Limits
Lightspeed limits the tools and apps you can use. Shopify has over 8,000 apps and 10,000+ partners, so you can add features as you grow—marketing tools, reporting, inventory automation, you name it. Your POS can grow with your business, no limits.
6️⃣ Support When You Need It
Stuck with Lightspeed support delays? Shopify has 24/7 help by phone, email, or chat, plus Sidekick—an AI assistant built right into Shopify to answer questions instantly. You’re never on your own.
Bottom line: Shopify makes it easy to sell everywhere, save time, and grow your business—all with less stress and more upside.
