Lightspeed Retail vs. ZhenHub

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Lightspeed Retail
Score 6.9 out of 10
N/A
Lightspeed Retail is a retail PoS system from Lightspeed headquartered in Quebec. Core retail POS features are expanded on higher service tiers with ecommerce option and payments gateway, an accounting system, and a customer loyalty program.N/A
ZhenHub
Score 9.1 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
ZhenHub aims to enable modern retailers to execute global logistics operations with ONE-CLICK. Manage inventory and orders, track packages and fulfill orders instantly. For eCommerce retailers using Shopify or crowdfunding on Indiegogo or Kickstarter or just simply selling online, ZhenHub aims to satisfy all Inventory Management and Order Management needs. The vendor boasts a free platform for merchants to easily manage their inventory, integrate with sales channels like…
$0
50 online orders / month, 1 eCommerce Integration, 1 Warehouse, 1 User
Pricing
Lightspeed RetailZhenHub
Editions & Modules
Basic
$79.00 ($69.00)
per month (when billed annually)
Starter
$119.00 ($99.00)
per month (when billed annually)
Standard
$139.00 ($119.00)
per month (when billed annually)
Advanced
$189.00 ($169.00)
per month (when billed annually)
Pro
$259.00 ($229.00)
per month (when billed annually)
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Basic Plan (Free)
$0
50 online orders / month, 1 eCommerce Integration, 1 Warehouse, 1 User
Starter Plan
29 USD
1,500 online orders / month, 200 shipment tracking / month, 2 eCommerce Integrations, 2 Warehouses, 2 Users, ZhenHub Fulfillment Centers
Standard Plan
69 USD
10,000 online orders / month, 1,500 shipment tracking / month, 3 eCommerce Integrations, 5 Warehouses, 15 Users, ZhenHub Fulfillment Centers
Professional Plan
179 USD
30,000 online orders / month, 3500 shipment tracking / month, 5 eCommerce Integrations, 15 Warehouses, 20 Users, ZhenHub Fulfillment Centers
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Lightspeed RetailZhenHub
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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User Ratings
Lightspeed RetailZhenHub
Likelihood to Recommend
7.7
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9.1
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.8
(0 ratings)
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User Testimonials
Lightspeed RetailZhenHub
Likelihood to Recommend
It is perfect for any small business looking for inventory control, Tracking purchase history, and just an all round easy to use software for retail and beyond. I would not use it if I have only a few hundred items or was a larger company that can afford to build my own POS software.
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It is well suited for ecommerce that run a Shopify platform.
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Pros
  • Very very user friendly.
  • Easy iPad interface that is easy to upgrade to new hardware if an iPad breaks, etc.
  • On the Advanced plan the reporting is outstanding.
  • Very easy to train new employees, especially younger employees raised on phones and tablets.
  • We use their payments system and it's a very easy integration. I believe Stripe is their payment provider.
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  • Best pricing.
  • Best and fastest integration.
  • Fast response to problems.
  • No implementation fees.
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Cons
  • They have not had major updates to their system in years. The inventory system is stagnant. Although their inventory system is robust, it is outdated.
  • They do have 24-hour support, however, wait times are excessive and representatives have challenges understanding your issues.
  • Trying to get issues resolved can take months or never at all. Management is non-existent. Trying to reach a supervisor is impossible.
  • They have a culture of telling you what you want to hear but have no intentions of actually following through.
  • Lightspeed is a great solution if you are a small business just getting started. But if you are intending to grow and expand, Lightspeed will become detrimental to your growth.
  • The reporting/analytics is basic at best. They do offer paid options that are very expensive, but it is very robust. The basic reporting is very minimal.
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  • More transparency with which warehouses are they using.
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Usability
Very easy to use and figure out without calling customer support which is also very responsive and helpful.
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Support Rating
I gave the rating of a 9 because ninety percent of the time when I talk to their support they're very helpful. One of the only real issues I have is there are times where the queue will be 7-9 people deep. When you have an error you don't know how to fix, sometimes this is very troubling. But overall their support is usually quick and friendly.
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Alternatives Considered
We used Microsoft Retail Management System before this and this was in a whole other league of its own with features and ease of use. I really like using Macs also. They are much more reliable and longer lasting than IBM or Similar computers. The cloud based system is great also so you do not have to have another unit to store you database on
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Zhenhub has the best pricing, automated integration and fast-response customer service. They are a technological company in a very old industry.
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Return on Investment
  • I have to spend a lot less time training my employees because Lightspeed is so easy to use!
  • Keeping track of our inventory is as simple as clicking a few buttons.
  • Our online sales have grown tremendously since changing to Lightspeed
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  • Not that much as we finally decided to develope the British market in the future (where it was supposed to be used).
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ScreenShots

ZhenHub Screenshots

Screenshot of Data Validation - missing addresses, phone numbers or incorrect contact information, we will provide automatic validation and verificationScreenshot of Automated Notifications - once tracking numbers are entered, automated notifications will be sent to your customerScreenshot of Reporting and Data Analytics - quick overview of your entire operation and drill down into the detailsScreenshot of Quick Add Customers into your contact listScreenshot of Global Shipment Tracking - visual world map of all your shipmentsScreenshot of Order Management - once your customer makes a purchase the order is automatically pulled through