Upserve (by Lightspeed) review
A data-centric POS offering powerful analytics and guest management tools.
Top 11 rank
#8 of 11
Score
7.9/9.4
Pricing
$$ ($59 to $359/mo)
HQ
Providence, USA
Verdict
Upserve, now part of Lightspeed, earns its place for its legacy of providing powerful analytics that help owners understand menu profitability, server performance, and guest behavior.
What customers praise
Its reporting suite is exceptional, allowing owners to drill down into sales trends, ingredient costs, and customer loyalty data.
What customers criticise
Since its acquisition by Lightspeed, the future product roadmap is less clear, and it may eventually be fully merged into the main Lightspeed Restaurant platform.
Best for
Data-driven restaurateurs who want best-in-class analytics and guest relationship management features.
At a glance
- Integrations: QuickBooks, Xero, Plate IQ, Ctuit, HotSchedules
- Compliance: PCI
- Regions served: USA
- Typical onboarding: 10 days
Red flags
Public risk signals as of June 2026: low. Acquired by Lightspeed in 2020; the standalone brand may be phased out over time. See the full red-flag report.
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Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Restaurant POS Systems, verified June 10, 2026 — no paid placement.