Best overall
Lightspeed
★ 4.7Best overall for busy venues that need strong reporting and room to grow.
From $119/mo incl. GST unverified
CafésRestaurants
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Last checked: 4 October 2026
The shortlist
Our picks for New Zealand
Best for cafés
Bustle
★ 4.6Best for cafés wanting a focused hospitality system and a local team.
From $109/mo incl. GST unverified
CafésRestaurants
Best budget
Loyverse
★ 4.2Best budget option when you can live with manual EFTPOS entry.
From $0/mo incl. GST
Market stallsFood trucks
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| System | Lightspeed | Hike | Loyverse | Shopify POS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $119/mo | $99/mo | $0/mo | $69/mo |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Xero | Yes | Yes | Partial | Partial |
| Offline | Partial | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Contract | Monthly options | No long contract | No contract | Monthly or annual |
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