Continuing from my last post, I’ve just found this detailed comparison online. While it seems a bit biased towards Shopify, it nevertheless provides a thorough coverage of both solutions.
https://ecommerce-platforms.com/compare/shopify-vs-lightspee…
Some key excerpt:
Ultimately, it’s easier for us to recommend Shopify as an all-round solution. Shopify is one of the leading ecommerce platforms and offers everything you need to build a feature-rich and successful online store. This doesn’t come at the cost of POS either. Shopify’s features for physical stores are extensive, and it’s hardware, robust.
On the other hand, Lightspeed is a dependable provider that, although a worthy contender, just can’t offer quite as much as Shopify. Their pricing is more elusive, as you can’t be entirely sure what each plan unlocks. While they don’t charge any extra for their full POS app, their programs seem more expensive for what they offer. This is especially true if you’re looking primarily for an online store builder.
If your focus is on creating a thriving ecommerce business, stick with Shopify. But consider Lightspeed if you’re a brick and mortar business expanding into online sales and could benefit from Lightspeed’s more tailored features for retail stores, restaurants, or golfing enterprises.