Why Choose ThirtyBees?
While Lightspeed eCom provides a unified POS and e-commerce ecosystem ideally suited for retailers with physical stores, it often comes with higher pricing, transaction fees, and reliance on their payment processing system. ThirtyBees, on the other hand, is a fully open-source platform built by merchants, for merchants – offering deeper control, no transaction fees, and full ownership over your store without the premium cost.
Built by merchants for merchants, ThirtyBees is the ideal solution for businesses looking for flexibility, transparency, and a cost-effective way to grow.
Why is ThirtyBees Better?
True Open-Source Ownership vs. Proprietary Ecosystem
Lightspeed eCom is part of a proprietary, integrated POS and e-commerce ecosystem – restrictive by nature. ThirtyBees grants you full control: self-host, modify the code, and own your store completely.
No Transaction Fees
Lightspeed eCom charges standard transaction fees with its own processor or for third-party gateways, and overall costs can vary based on usage. ThirtyBees never takes a cut of your sales – so more profit stays with your business.
Transparent and Cost-Effective Pricing
Lightspeed requires monthly POS and/or eCom plan fees plus hardware and transactions. ThirtyBees is free to use – no subscriptions, no tiers, no surprises.
Enhanced Customization and Flexibility
Lightspeed offers templates and integrations but within constraints; their platform is optimized for omnichannel retail. ThirtyBees offers full code access – total freedom to shape your storefront, features, and workflows.
Independent Platform with Community Support
Lightspeed provides vendor-driven support and onboarding, focused around their ecosystem. ThirtyBees boasts a vibrant, merchant-focused community offering direct, real-world insights and support.
Ideal for Custom, Growth-Oriented Commerce, Not Just Brick-and-Mortar
Lightspeed excels in integrated POS for restaurants, retail, etc., with inventory and omnichannel strengths. ThirtyBees is tailored for serious e-commerce entrepreneurs seeking growth, customization, and full control.
Built-In Features Without Extra Costs
While Lightspeed includes many essential tools, advanced features may require higher-tier plans or additional services. ThirtyBees, being open-source and self-hosted, comes with a wide array of advanced built-in features out of the box.
Merchant-Focused Support
Lightspeed offers official support. ThirtyBees has both community and paid support options.
Community-Driven Security Enhancements
As a hosted platform, Lightspeed handles all security and platform updates centrally – offering convenience, but limited transparency and ownership. ThirtyBees, with its open-source model, the broader developer and merchant community can identify, audit, and contribute security fixes.
Features to empower your business
Responsive Design
Thirty bees is built on bootstrap allowing it to work flawlessly on all devices.
One Page Checkout
Choose between a one step checkout and a five step checkout.
Security Minded
Secure out of the box to protect your customer’s data.
Speed Optimized
Optimized to be the fastest possible full featured ecommerce software.
Modular Design
Designed to use modules to quickly and easily extend functionality
Quick Launcher
Launch Thirty bees with just the click of a few buttons.
SEO Focused
Thirty bees has everything needed to outrank your competition.
Multiple Site Support
Run multiple web sites from the same admin panel.
Multiple Currency Support
Supports any currencies your business needs to use including crypto.
Customer Service
Robust customer service tools to manage customer relationships.
PDF Invoices
Beautiful PDF invoices, delivery slips, and other documents for your orders.
File Manager
Manage all of your uploaded files through the file manager.
Multiple Language Support
Excellent internationalization and language support for localization.
Powerful Filtering
Filter from products, stock, attributes, or features to easily show products.
Clean Admin Interface
Clean and powerful administration panel to manage your site.