Lightspeed Alternative for Asia Pacific Restaurants
If you're evaluating Lightspeed POS for your restaurant in Asia Pacific, you deserve to know about a better alternative. While Lightspeed offers robust features, it was built primarily for Western markets—and that creates challenges for APAC restaurants.
Klikit is the restaurant operating system designed specifically for Southeast and East Asia. Here's why hundreds of restaurants across the region have chosen Klikit over Lightspeed.
Why Restaurants Are Switching from Lightspeed to Klikit
1. Local Payment Integrations
Lightspeed supports major Western payment processors, but what about the payment methods your customers actually use? Klikit integrates natively with:
- GrabPay – Southeast Asia's dominant mobile wallet
- GoPay &OVO – Indonesia's most popular digital wallets
- QRIS – Indonesia's national QR code standard
- Alipay & WeChat Pay – Essential for tourist customers
- Local bank transfers – Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
2. Delivery Platform Aggregation
This is where Klikit truly shines. Instead of managing orders from multiple delivery apps on separate tablets, Klikit aggregates all your delivery orders in one place:
- GrabFood (PH, ID, MY, TH, SG)
- Foodpanda (all APAC markets)
- Gojek (ID, TH, VN, PH)
- Uber Eats (JP, SG, PH, AU)
- ShopeeFood (ID, MY, TH, SG, PH)
- Tokopedia TokoFood (Indonesia)
- Demae-can (Japan)
One tablet. All orders. No more order ping-pong between apps.
3. 90% Lower Cost Than Western POS Systems
Lightspeed starts at $69/month per register—and that's before add-ons, payment processing, and hardware. For a typical restaurant with 2 registers and delivery aggregations, costs quickly exceed $150/month.
Klikit offers all-inclusive pricing starting at $25/month—covering POS, order aggregation, payment processing, and basic CRM. For restaurants needing advanced features, our premium plan at $39/month includes:
- Unlimited registers
- Full delivery aggregation
- Advanced analytics
- Marketing & loyalty tools
4. APAC-Specific Features
Lightspeed's feature roadmap is driven by North American and European customers. Klikit builds features specifically for Asian restaurant operations:
- Split billing – Essential for group dining culture
- Table turnover tracking – Optimize seating in high-demand locations
- Multi-language menu displays – English, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Japanese
- Halal certification support – Critical for Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines markets
- Chit fund & deposit management – Popular in South India and Sri Lanka
5. Local Support, Local Time
When you need help, you don't want to wait for Western business hours. Klikit provides local support teams based in Manila and Jakarta—speaking your language, understanding your market, available when you need them.
Lightspeed vs Klikit: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Lightspeed | Klikit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $69/month | $25/month |
| Delivery Aggregation | Add-on ($+/month) | Included |
| GrabFood Integration | No | Native |
| Gojek/GoFood Integration | No | Native |
| QRIS Payment | No | Native |
| ShopeeFood Integration | No | Native |
| Demae-can (Japan) | No | Native |
| APAC Support Team | Limited | Full local teams |
| Multi-location (5+ outlets) | Premium plans | All plans |
Who Should Choose Klikit Over Lightspeed?
Klikit is the right choice if:
- You operate in Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, or Japan
- You use GrabFood, Foodpanda, Gojek, ShopeeFood, or any combination
- You need QR code payments (QRIS, GrabPay, GoPay)
- You want to reduce POS costs by 60-70%
- You need support in local time with local language
- You operate multiple locations and need centralized management
Lightspeed may still work if:
- You operate primarily in North America or Europe
- Your customers exclusively use Western payment methods
- You don't use delivery aggregators
Ready to Switch?
Thousands of restaurants across APAC have already made the switch from Lightspeed to Klikit. Our team can help you migrate your menu, customers, and historical data in as little as 24 hours—with zero disruption to your operations.
Start your free 14-day trial today and see why Klikit is the #1 Lightspeed alternative for Asia Pacific restaurants.