--- description: Review of Lightning Online Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Lightning Online | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Hardware and Building Materials Store POS Software](/directory/49/hardware-pos-software/software) > [Lightning Online](/software/2684/lightning-online) # Lightning Online Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/2684/lightning-online Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/2684/lightning-online?page=2) > Lightning Retail POS is a cloud-based point of sale (POS) solution that caters to a variety of retail segments such as wine and spirits retailers, pet stores, toy shops, Convenience stores and nutrition supplements outlets. Key features include marketing tools, inventory management, employee administration and multiple performance reports. Lightning features multiple activity audits \& security tracking. Our inventory system is real-time providing dynamic data and updates. The ring sales feature is simple to use and navigate. Employers can track employees' activity including commission tracking, returns and price changes. Lightning helps owners manage their business beyond the check-out counter. Retailers with an E-commerce component to their operation will find the Lightning E-com module a natural fit where all transactions flow through the main POS system and inventories and sales are captured without double entry. Business owners of multiple store locations will find our Lightning Corporate Office features a streamlined and robust tool to monitor activity, manage multiple inventory locations and make universal price changes from the office or anywhere remotely. Lightning Emergency Mode is a feature that keeps you in business when a store experiences internet failure or connectivity issues. You can ring sales without fear as your transactions are saved and then uploaded back to your database when connectivity resumes. Emergency mode is included in your monthly subscription price and is available on all registers. if you are planning to transition from a current system, the Lightning team can help you convert your existing inventory and history data and provide a smooth transition from your current system. Lightning can support most all credit card processors or we can recommend reliable partners if you need one. We invest heavily in our technology platform to provide our users with a safe, secure operating platform. Be part of the future and move forward confidently with Lightning Retail POS. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 8 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 8 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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**: US$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 - Loyalty Program - Mobile App - Multi-Location - Ordering Automation - Payment Processing - Retail POS - Returns Management - Sales Reports - eCommerce Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Hardware and Building Materials Store POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/49/hardware-pos-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Hardware and Building Materials Store POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/49/hardware-pos-software/software) - [Liquor Store POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/84/liquor-store-software/software) - [Sporting Goods POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/109/sporting-goods-store-software/software) - [POS Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/210/web-based-point-of-sale-software/software) - [Retail Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/30/inventory-management-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It doesn't offer e-mail support, but the livechat and telephone support are perfect. ----- ### "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) ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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... > > Excellent POS solution and the folks at Computer Perfect are great to work with\! ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/2684/lightning-online?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/2684/lightning-online) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data