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# Lightning Online

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> Lightning Retail Point of Sale system is cloud-based, simple to use, and offers speed, accuracy and reliability to help you meet your business objectives. Our large range of features adapts ideally with any size retail organization.  Our technology is advanced and supported by a Knowledgeable team.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 8 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Lightning Online

1\. Speed, Accuracy and Dependability: A cloud-based service providing speed and real-time updates of inventory, admin functions and business metrics.

2. Ease of Use: A simple and consistent graphical user interface

3. Helps you manage your business: Built-in tools to manage customer and marketing data, as well as managing your store's bottom line.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 8 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Computer Perfect
- **Founded**: 1989

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: $139.00
- **Pricing model**:  (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Subscription includes access our entire platform, but not E-Commerce
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Commission Management
- Customer Accounts
- Customer History
- Discount Management
- Electronic Signature
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management Software
- Loyalty Program
- Mobile App
- Multi-Location
- Ordering Automation
- Payment Processing Software
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- Sales Reports
- eCommerce Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Point of Sale Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/195/point-of-sale/software)

## Related Categories

- [Point of Sale Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/195/point-of-sale/software)
- [Retail POS System Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/1603/retail-pos-system/software)
- [Liquor Store POS Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/3447/liquor-store-pos/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Epos Now](https://www.getapp.ae/software/106871/epos-now) — 3.8/5 (713 reviews)
2. [Square Point of Sale](https://www.getapp.ae/software/91016/square-point-of-sale) — 4.6/5 (3021 reviews)
3. [Lightspeed Retail](https://www.getapp.ae/software/91305/lightspeed-retail) — 4.0/5 (975 reviews)
4. [RetailEdge](https://www.getapp.ae/software/128123/retailedge) — 4.8/5 (186 reviews)
5. [Square for Retail](https://www.getapp.ae/software/106459/square-for-retail) — 4.7/5 (492 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Lightning Online" — 5.0/5

> **Henri** | *27 September 2023* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: It's easy to manage stock and control unsold items with this software. It offers detailed sales reports.
> 
> **Cons**: Its operation depends on the availability of the Internet connection.
> 
> Very good online stock management software. It doesn't offer e-mail support, but the livechat and telephone support are perfect.

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### "Liquor store pos best I’ve seen" — 5.0/5

> **Anil** | *20 September 2023* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: 1. Allows you to make suggestions and they add a feature in to allow your suggestions to become reality
> 
> **Cons**: That I have to give a review and everyone will know what a great pos system this is that my competitors might get it and be on the same platform as me which would make it easier for them as it is for me.
> 
> Immaculate company\!\!\! Impressive software\!\!\! Total retail solutions\!\!\!( remember they will add what you ask for but you have to be reasonable)

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### "Outside Sales" — 4.0/5

> **Bob** | *4 July 2018* | Wholesale | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Looks sexy but I found it a little more difficult to navigate at times. It is intuitive and decisions are easier.
> 
> **Cons**: Struggled with connectivity issues but not all the software's fault. Didn't get the outside app support I got with several of the others.

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### "Great POS Program" — 5.0/5

> **Valerie** | *20 April 2023* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Actually, I like the customer service the most.   They are nice, knowledgeable and very professional.   I can call and actually speak to a real person.
> 
> **Cons**: Can't think of anything.   I have not had any problems.
> 
> Great experience.   Buying a program is stressful with so many options.  The staff at Lightning made it easy.

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### "Lightning POS has everything a business owner would want\!" — 5.0/5

> **John** | *8 March 2022* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The user interface is interactive and exciting to work with.
> 
> **Cons**: With any work-in-progress there are features that need improvement, but the software and hardware team are constantly adding fixes and improvements...
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> Excellent POS solution and the folks at Computer Perfect are great to work with\!

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