COMAX Retail vs. Lightning Online POS Comparison


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		Related Products Vibe Retail Vibe Retail is a cloud-based, all-in-one retail point-of-sale (POS) and operations platform built exclusively for single-store and multi-location retailers. Unlike POS systems designed for restaurants or service businesses, Vibe Retail focuses only on retail, enabling workflows tailored to physical product sales. From a single mobile-friendly interface, retailers can manage inventory, sales, staff, customers, and suppliers across stores and warehouses in real time. Features include multi-location inventory tracking, warehouse visibility, stock transfers, product variants, serialized items, barcode printing, purchase orders, and supplier deliveries. Vibe Retail supports cards, cash, checks, gift cards, and EBT, along with retail workflows such as layaway, loyalty programs, deliveries, branded receipts, and mobile receipt printing. Integrations with Shopify and WooCommerce and 40+ real-time reports provide operational visibility and performance insights. 93 Ratings Visit Website KORONA POS Developed by COMBASE, KORONA POS offers innovative point of sale software with unique features built for retailers, ticketing and event operations, and quick-service restaurants and cafes. The subscription service includes automatic updates, 24/7 in-house customer support, and zero contracts, fees, or surcharges. With KORONA POS, businesses get an array of features to improve operations and increase efficiency and insight. Detailed reporting, inventory analysis, product performance, promotions, loyalty, employee management, vast integrations, multi-store management, online retail and ticketing, hardware options, and credit card processing options are just a handful of the point of sale features that make KORONA POS the fastest-growing POS solution in the U.S. Learn more by setting up a no-commitment free trial or scheduling a product demo. Your dedicated product specialist will walk you through each feature your business will use to succeed. 228 Ratings LS Retail LS Central is the global POS and operations platform developed by LS Retail. It's built for mid-market and enterprise retail, restaurant, hotel, pharmacy, and gas station businesses running multiple locations, countries, or sales channels. It combines POS, inventory, pricing and promotions, loyalty, eCommerce, workforce management, analytics, and financial operations in one system, so teams work from the same data. LS Central is ERP-agnostic. It integrates natively with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and connects to SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics through CentralConnect, LS Retail's own managed integration. The modular design lets businesses adopt only the capabilities they need and expand over time, with global templates for consistent processes and local rules for taxation, pricing, and compliance. AI-enhanced capabilities support demand forecasting, inventory optimization, promotion tracking, and operational reporting, with data synced in real time. 212 Ratings Visit Website Paladin POS Paladin is an all-in-one retail management platform built for independent hardware stores, lumber and building materials dealers, feed & seed retailers, pharmacies, and specialty retailers. Paladin combines point of sale, inventory management, e-commerce, mobile selling, and managed IT services in a single system. PaladinPOS™ helps retailers manage sales, inventory, pricing, purchasing, customer accounts, and day-to-day operations from one platform. PaladinGo™ extends selling beyond the counter with real-time mobile access to inventory, pricing, and customer information. PaladinShop™ provides a built-in online storefront that keeps inventory and pricing synchronized automatically. PaladinMSP™ delivers managed IT, security, updates, and network monitoring to reduce technology burdens. Serving independent retailers since 1980, Paladin is known for reliable systems, practical retail expertise, and industry-leading U.S.-based customer support. 28 Ratings Visit Website Square POS Square POS is a simple and intuitive point-of-sale (POS) solution that delivers a robust set of tools for sales tracking, inventory, online payment processing, digital receipts, and analytics. Available for Android and iOS devices, Square POS provides a recording of transactions offline by storing data locally and then automatically syncing all information when their is an Internet connection. Additionally, Square POS enables users to seamlessly manage details, such as names, prices, and quantities and provides features such as a barcode scanner, discounts, credit card processing, gift cards, refunds, and more. Whether or not your business has a brick-and-mortar location, building a robust online presence can help you engage customers from a distance. Square’s online solutions work with any of the above point-of-sale systems, or you can use them on your own. We give you the tools to create thumb-stopping, compelling, and on-brand ads that perform. 765,336 Ratings Visit Website BLAZE BLAZE is the award-winning, AI-Powered Cannabis Retail Platform designed to maximize dispensary growth. Founded by former cannabis operators, we provide the gold standard in customer support and quickly deploy cutting-edge features powered by AI. Our AI-driven core generates unprecedented automation, translating directly into huge labor and cost savings while boosting sales across all channels. Our powerful, unified ecosystem includes: BLAZE Retail POS: A fast, intuitive, web-based system for high-volume transaction retailers. BLAZEPAY: Fully integrated payments platform that eliminates cash reliance and instantly increases average order value. BLAZE ECOM: Complete omni-channel commerce (Online Menu, Mobile App, Kiosks) built to ensure you own all your customer data. BLAZE Sites: A dynamic CMS for compliant, professional website control. BLAZE Growth: Complete marketing suite — outreach, loyalty, and digital wallet passes running natively on your POS data. We automate compliance with Metrc and BioTrack integrations and offer a robust API for seamless, deep integration 6 Ratings Visit Website Trident 1 We are a veteran owned business with over 70% veteran workforce, owned and run by former Navy SEALS. We are also a proud Official Partner of the Navy SEAL Foundation and an Executive Sponsor of the SEAL Legacy Foundation. Are you looking for a new point of sale system for your gun store? Trident 1 is the premier provider of the first all-in-one FFL software designed specifically for the firearms retail industry. Created to replace multiple outdated software systems with one universally integrated solution, Trident 1 streamlines and consolidates ALL systems into a single solution to save you time and money. You can access Trident 1 from anywhere on any device, so you’re always in control of your retail operations. We specialize in retail sales, range management, compliance, industry leading integrations, secure payment processing, and excellent, US based customer service. 2 Ratings Visit Website RetailEdge RetailEdge is an easy to use and feature-rich point of sale (POS) and inventory management software solution for retail businesses. RetailEdge offers multi-location support, credit card processing, website integration, mobile POS, and gift card management capabilities within a suite. The solution supports secure and mobile payments like EMV and Apple Pay and integrates with multiple e-commerce platforms for efficient order processing and price updates. RetailEdge was developed in June of 1989 to provide a powerful, flexible, full-featured POS software and hardware solution at a reasonable price that is easy to install, use, and configure, but also affordable to maintain and run. We strongly believe that a good POS solution, in addition to providing great features for a low price, must be supported well. So we have developed a strong support system that provides a backbone of local resellers and quick access to US-based Tier 3 (highest) level support. 201 Ratings Visit Website Jesta Vision Suite In business for more than 55 years, Jesta I.S. is a global developer and provider of enterprise software solutions for retailers, e-tailers, wholesalers, and brand manufacturers specializing in apparel, footwear and hard goods. Jesta’s retail and supply chain suites are anchored by our master data foundation, which collects, manages and organizes your business data in a central repository to instantly unify your business and kickstart its digital transformation. The Vision Suite is a leading, organically engineered, cloud-based, end-to-end solution that unifies and optimizes back/front-end and supply chain operations from trade/product/demand management to merchandising ERP, Point of Sale and Order Management /Omnichannel. It eliminates the inefficiencies of disjointed applications, and provides real-time visibility of enterprise inventory, cross-channel orders, and AI-driven CRM data. It accommodates various brands, currencies, and languages. 42 Ratings Visit Website Bravo POS for Gun Stores Bravo Store Systems powers firearm retailers, FFL shops, and ranges with a single, connected POS built for compliance, speed, and confidence. Trusted by 1,200+ FFLs nationwide, Bravo unites sales, inventory, range management, eCommerce, and ATF record-keeping in one seamless system. Every 4473 is validated at entry, A&D bound book updates automatically, and audit artifacts are available in clicks—keeping you inspection-ready 24/7. Integrated distributor catalogs (RSR, Davidson’s, Lipsey’s, Sports South) simplify ordering while protecting margins. Bravo’s built-in eCommerce connects in-store inventory directly to UsedGuns.com and Guns.com, letting you list once and sell everywhere. Bravo Store Systems — Audit-Ready POS with Built-In eCommerce. 76 Ratings Visit Website
About COMAX Retail is a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management system for independent retailers, retail chains, cafés, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses. Its Android POS software handles in-person sales, multiple payment methods, receipts, discounts, returns, customer records, and cashier operations. A web-based back office provides stock and inventory tracking, purchasing and sales management, expense and cash-register records, invoicing and accounting reports, customer loyalty tools, and real-time business analytics. Businesses can monitor multiple locations and synchronize physical-store activity with an online shop. COMAX also offers POS hardware packages and compatibility with DATECS fiscal cash registers. Plans include monthly subscriptions and a 14-day free trial.	About The Lightning Online Point of Sale® consists of a suite of products that integrate the check-out process at various retail outlets with their in- store/e-Commerce sales and their inventory data. These software solutions are robust reliable and trusted and offer several enhanced features. The main product offerings sold under Lightning can be found here: • Lightning Online Point-of-Sale (in retail stores) • Lightning Emergency Mode (allows transactions even if the internet is down). • Lightning Corporate Office (for multiple locations/franchises) • Lightning for E-commerce • Lightning Digital Marketing. The product packages are specifically tailored to the needs of Wine & Spirits shops, Nutritional Supplements, Beauty Supplies, Convenience, Toys & Pet stores. Two recent enhancements: • Credit Card Surcharge/Cash Discounting support which includes detailed reporting. • Support for an assortment of Pax credit card devices which have been proven to be fast and stable.
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Supported
Audience Retail stores, retail chains, HoReCa businesses (bars, restaurants) and service companies	Audience Wine & Sprits Retailers, Health & Nutritional Outlets, Beauty Supplies, Convenience Stores, Toy Shops, Pet Shops, Gift Stores, CBD Stores, Sporting Goods Stores
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Not Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported	API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing €40/month Back Office plus cashier app starts at €40/month plus VAT for two Back Office users and one cashier. POS hardware bundles start at €55/month plus VAT. Hardware can also be purchased upfront or in 12 installments, with the software subscription billed separately at €40/month plus VAT. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported	Pricing $139.00/per mo. • Lightning Emergency Mode (An off-line mode in the event of an internet failure....this is impressive • Tech Support ( 7 days a week) • Marketing Center • Gift Cards • Customer Loyalty Programs • Software Updates • Automatic Back-ups Anytime Cancellation • Lightning Emergency Mode (An off-line mode in the event of an internet failure....this is impressive • Tech Support ( 7 days a week) • Marketing CenterAll Lightning Plans include the following Products & Features: • Lightning Emergency Mode (An off-line mode in the event of an internet failure) • Tech Support ( 7 days a week) • Marketing Center • Gift Cards • Customer Loyalty Programs • Software Updates • Automatic Back-ups • Anytime Cancellation Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
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	Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Its cloud based with remote access anywhere (no need for client) Auto email functionality for all exceptions. I love the customer service with this company. Tom walked me through the basics before the sale. His integrity is obvious. Aleyda is actually the best support person I have ever known. She is patient and professional and knowledgeable of her product. I really like the take over my computer option that Tom programmed in. I am tech challenged and was so easy for Aleyda to walk me through as she was on the actual page I was on. I liked how easy it was to convert the data from my old system. I like the being able to log in from an app on my cellphone and I like being able to login from any computer. The support staff is excellent. The program is easy and efficient to use, so ringing invoices and sending receipts to clients is a smooth process. It's also easy to reference and review client's purchase history, resend and/or reprint old invoices. The inventory management operation is well designed and multi-functional, which is a plus for all aspects of sales and distribution. Lightning Online POS has enabled our business to run in a more efficient manner. We could not operate without the customer service which is available to us at any time of day. They are pleasant, professional and nice to work with. Cons Sometimes there are issues with CC and it is difficult to pin point if the issues are related to the system or CC integration. There is absolutely nothing I did not like about this company. From setting up hardware to helping me learn the program, their professionalism has set a high bar for any other company. They always answer the phone!!!! I get to talk to a real person. Relies too heavily on the internet. Sometimes the bottle counts are off. Sales go through but the items are not removed from inventory. The program does not have a ship manager program, which would be beneficial to my company. Credit card processing glitches occur from time to time but they address them and it is getting better.
Training Documentation Not Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Comax Retail Founded: 2015 Romania comax-retail.ro/	Company Information Computer Perfect Founded: 1989 United States www.computerperfect.com
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Categories Retail POS Systems Supported	Categories Customer Loyalty Supported Inventory Management Supported Point of Sale Supported Retail POS Systems Supported
	Retail POS Systems Features Barcode Scanning Supported Commission Management Supported Discount Management Supported eCommerce Supported Gift Card Management Supported Inventory Management Supported Loyalty Program Support Supported Pricing Management Supported Returns Tracking Supported Sales Tracking Supported Touch Screen Supported Show More Features Customer Loyalty Features Corporate Memberships Supported CRM Not Supported Customer Activity Tracking Supported Discount Management Supported Gift Card System Supported Loyalty Card System Supported Member Portal Not Supported Membership Management Not Supported No-Card Loyalty System Supported Referral Tracking Not Supported Rewards Management Supported Inventory Management Features Alerts/Notifications Not Supported Barcoding / RFID Not Supported Forecasting Not Supported Inventory Optimization Supported Kitting Not Supported Manufacturing Inventory Management Not Supported Mobile Access Supported Multi-Channel Management Not Supported Product Identification Not Supported Reorder Management Not Supported Reporting/Analytics Not Supported Retail Inventory Management Supported Supplier Management Not Supported Warehouse Management Not Supported Point of Sale Features Barcode Scanning Supported Commission Management Supported Cryptocurrency Support Supported Customer Account Profiles Supported Discount Management Supported eCommerce Integration Supported Electronic Signature Supported Gift Card Management Supported Loyalty Program Supported Multi-Location Supported Restaurant POS Not Supported Retail POS Supported Returns Management Supported
Integrations Constant Contact Not Supported DoorDash Not Supported Drizly Not Supported First Data Not Supported Instacart Not Supported Minibar Not Supported QuickBooks Online Not Supported TSYS Not Supported Worldpay Not Supported delivery.com Not Supported	Integrations Constant Contact Supported DoorDash Supported Drizly Supported First Data Supported Instacart Supported Minibar Supported QuickBooks Online Supported TSYS Supported Worldpay Supported delivery.com Supported View All 11 Integrations
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