--- description: Learn more about Lightning Online price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Lightning Online Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Point of Sale Systems](/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) > [Lightning Online](/software/76290/lightning-online) # Lightning Online Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/76290/lightning-online Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/76290/lightning-online?page=2) > Lightning Retail POS features many robust solutions for accurate and reliable management of your store and E-Commerce business. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 8 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Lightning Online? Single-store and multi-store retail store owners in various retail segment such as wine \& spirit shops, pet stores, health and beauty supply, nutritional supplements shops, convenience stores, etc. ## 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 - Customer Accounts - Discount Management - Electronic Signature - Employee Management - Gift Card Management - Inventory Management - Loyalty Program - Ordering Automation - Payment Processing - Returns Management - Sales Reports ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Point of Sale Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) ## Related Categories - [Point of Sale Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) - [Retail POS Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31656/retail-pos-system/software) - [Liquor Store POS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32577/liquor-store-pos/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** | *04 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** | *08 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.capterra.co.za/software/76290/lightning-online?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/76290/lightning-online) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data