Independent NZ comparison
≈ marks a US or Australian dollar price we converted at US$1 = NZ$1.78 and A$1 = NZ$1.24 (European Central Bank reference rates via Frankfurter, 2 October 2026) and added 15% GST to.
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| Feature | Lightspeed★ 4.7 ≈ NZ$112/mo incl. GST Visit site | Bustle★ 4.6 NZ$74.75/mo incl. GST Visit site | Tabin★ 4.1 NZ$56.35/mo incl. GST Visit site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price & fees | |||
| Monthly software | ≈ NZ$112/mo incl. GSTconverted from A$79/mo | NZ$74.75/mo incl. GSTNZ$65 + GST/mo | NZ$56.35/mo incl. GSTNZ$49 + GST/mo, limited-time offer (was NZ$155 + GST) |
| Card processing | Set by your EFTPOS provider | Set by your EFTPOS provider | Set by your EFTPOS provider |
| Payments & EFTPOS | |||
| Integrated EFTPOS | Windcave, Shift4, Eftpos NZ (Verifone) | Eftpos NZ (Verifone), Windcave, Shift4 | Eftpos NZ (Verifone), Windcave, Shift4 |
| Features | |||
| Xero | Yes | Yes | Tabin says yes |
| Offline mode | Yes (Restaurant); Retail not published | Yes | Ask the provider |
| Hardware | |||
| Hardware | Ask the provider | iPad POS, Epson and Star printers, cash drawers | iOS, Android and Windows; self-order kiosks |
| Support & contract | |||
| Support | 24/7 chat and phone (Retail); 24/7 support (Restaurant) | Online support and guides; phone coming soon | NZ team, 7-day support |
| Contract | Not published | No fixed term; cancel in the Hub | Not published |
| Who it’s NOT for | Very small stalls that only need basic sales and receipts. | Retailers with large product catalogues and variants. | Small operators who do not need self-service ordering. |
Best overall for busy venues that need strong reporting and room to grow.
Ask the provider
24/7 chat and phone (Retail); 24/7 support (Restaurant)
Not published
Very small stalls that only need basic sales and receipts.
Best for cafés wanting a focused hospitality system with integrated NZ EFTPOS.
iPad POS, Epson and Star printers, cash drawers
Online support and guides; phone coming soon
No fixed term; cancel in the Hub
Retailers with large product catalogues and variants.
Best for venues that want self-ordering kiosks to shorten queues.
iOS, Android and Windows; self-order kiosks
NZ team, 7-day support
Not published
Small operators who do not need self-service ordering.