olldae vs lightspeed
restaurant
lightspeed restaurant is a capable POS system — strong on table management, reporting, and integrations for full-service restaurants. but its entry price is $189/mo before add-ons, and the operations depth (ingredient-level inventory, recipe costing, allergens) either isn't there or requires a higher tier.
olldae starts at $49/mo and focuses entirely on the operations layer — the tools an independent operator needs to manage costs, recipes, stock, and catering. keep lightspeed as your POS if it's already in place. add olldae to get the back-of-house depth it doesn't cover.
side by side.
| feature | olldae | lightspeed restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| operations | ||
| ingredient-level inventory | ✓ | — (item-level only) |
| recipe costing with margin tracking | ✓ | — |
| allergen flagging (EU 14 + US 9) | ✓ | — |
| par level alerts | ✓ | — |
| service mode for staff | ✓ | — |
| supplier price change tracking | ✓ | — |
| catering | ||
| catering proposals + quotes | ✓ | — |
| online client payments + portal | ✓ | — |
| two-layer event costing | ✓ | — |
| pricing | ||
| starting price | $49/mo | $189/mo (Essential POS plan) |
| catering access | +$49/mo add-on | not available |
| free trial | ✓ 14 days, no card | demo only |
| setup fee | none | hardware + onboarding costs |
what you actually pay.
frequently asked.
does lightspeed restaurant include inventory management? +
lightspeed has item-level inventory tracking tied to the POS, but no ingredient-level costing, allergen tracking, or catering. olldae adds those — works alongside lightspeed without replacing it.
can I use olldae alongside lightspeed? +
yes. lightspeed handles your table management and transactions. olldae handles your inventory, recipe costing, allergen tracking, and catering. they run side by side with no conflict.
how much cheaper is olldae for operations? +
olldae starts at $49/mo for the full operations platform. lightspeed's entry plan is $189/mo for POS features only — and doesn't include recipe costing or catering. for operations depth, olldae costs $140/mo less at the entry tier.
does olldae have a free trial? +
yes. 14 days free, no credit card required. full access to the starter plan from day one. lightspeed offers a demo but no self-serve trial period.
does lightspeed have allergen tracking? +
no. lightspeed restaurant does not have ingredient-level allergen management. olldae tracks EU 14 and US 9 allergens per ingredient, inherited automatically by every recipe — critical for catering events and guest dietary restrictions.