2026 comparison

Capitaine vs Lightspeed Restaurant: which one fits your restaurant?

An international cloud restaurant POS with table service, KDS, inventory, payments and many integrations.

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Switch without replacing everything

Move to Capitaine and keep what works.

Capitaine runs on Android and Windows. We first validate compatible existing hardware, then deploy useful modules without requiring a complete equipment refresh.

Android and Windows

Choose the environment that fits your equipment and the way your teams work.

Keep compatible hardware

No automatic repurchase: we first check the equipment already in place.

A gradual transition

Start with priority modules to keep the budget and rollout under control.

The essentials in one table.

Thirteen key features, clearly distinguishing native modules from partner integrations.

NativeVia integrationNot documented
CriterionCapitaineLightspeed Restaurant
POSNativeNative
Self-order kioskNativeVia integration
Online orderingNativeNative
PaymentsNativeNative
Kitchen display (KDS)NativeNative
Order-ready screenNativeNot documented
Back officeNativeNative
AnalyticsNativeNative
InventoryNativeNative
LoyaltyNativeNative
Multi-siteNativeNative
HACCPNativeVia integration
Time trackingNativeNative

The Capitaine choice

Our recommendation, transparently.

Capitaine prioritises a natively continuous experience across POS, kiosk, production, order-ready screen, operations and management, where other needs may rely on options or partners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Capitaine an alternative to Lightspeed Restaurant?

Yes, when you need a POS and a connected restaurant ecosystem. The right choice still depends on exact scope, hardware, country and required integrations.

What is the main difference between Capitaine and Lightspeed Restaurant?

Capitaine prioritises a natively continuous experience across POS, kiosk, production, order-ready screen, operations and management, where other needs may rely on options or partners.

Can I migrate to Capitaine gradually?

Yes. Capitaine runs on Android and Windows and can retain compatible hardware already in place. Start with priority modules, then expand at your pace to avoid a sudden investment.

See Capitaine work before you decide.

Explore the interactive demos or book a conversation to compare your actual setup.