Function Tracker vs LightCater

Function Tracker is cloud software for managing events, function rooms and venue bookings from enquiry to final invoice. LightCater is web-based software for banquet halls, caterers, restaurants with private events, hotels and clubs. Both are listed under Event & Banquet Management. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in price, audience and integrations.

Key differences

  • price

    On price, Function Tracker at USD 62.5 per month; LightCater at USD 39 per month. The figures are in one currency and on the same billing basis.

  • audience

    The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: Function Tracker: Restaurants and bars with function rooms; LightCater: Banquet halls.

  • integrations

    The integration lists differ. Function Tracker names 17 integrations and LightCater names 4 integrations. 2 partners appear in every list.

  • company background

    By owner, Function Tracker (Tracker Group) and LightCater (Pxier (the site says LightCater is a Pxier company)).

Side by side

Function Tracker vs LightCater: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldFunction TrackerLightCater
What it isFunction Tracker is cloud software for managing events, function rooms and venue bookings from enquiry to final invoice.LightCater is web-based software for banquet halls, caterers, restaurants with private events, hotels and clubs.
Best forRestaurants and bars with function rooms; Multi-room venues and conference centres; Venue groupsBanquet halls; Off-premise and independent caterers; Restaurants and hotels with private events
Pricing modelSubscription per venue, tiered by number of spacesSubscription per plan (users included)
Starting priceUSD 62.5 per monthUSD 39 per month
Free planNoNo
Free trialYesYes
ContractEach subscription term is 1 or 12 months, chosen at sign-up; the vendor's home page says there are no locked-in contractsNone stated: no long-term contract
PlatformsWebWeb
CountriesAustralia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United StatesNot published
LanguagesNot publishedEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Number of integrations174
CertificationsNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
FoundedNot publishedNot published
HeadquartersNot publishedNot published
OwnerTracker GroupPxier (the site says LightCater is a Pxier company)
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by both

  • Google Calendar
  • Xero

Named only by Function Tracker

  • Axify
  • Deputy
  • Dropbox
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • Mailchimp
  • Me&U Connect
  • Microsoft 365 Calendar
  • Microsoft 365 Mail
  • MYOB
  • Now Book It
  • Obee
and 3 more
  • OneDrive
  • Paypal
  • Stripe

Named only by LightCater

  • Outlook Calendar
  • QuickBooks Online

Which to choose

Function Tracker

Choose Function Tracker if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Restaurants and bars with function rooms; Multi-room venues and conference centres; Venue groups.

LightCater

Choose LightCater if you fit its listed audience: Banquet halls; Off-premise and independent caterers; Restaurants and hotels with private events.

Less suited to: Large multi-property hospitality groups that want one system for hundreds of properties. LightCater says heavier suites exist for that, although its Enterprise plan adds multi-property and single sign-on.

What we could not confirm

Function Tracker

  • Founding year, headquarters, founders, team size and funding (not stated)
  • Interface languages
  • Security certifications and hosting details
  • Mobile apps (none mentioned)
  • Customer names (only first-name testimonials are shown)

LightCater

  • Founding year, headquarters and team size
  • Which PMS systems are supported
  • Add-on prices (priced by team size, not published)
  • Named customers
  • Security certifications and hosting details
  • Countries where the product is sold

Go further

Function Tracker profileLightCater profile

Other comparisons with these products

Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.

Function Tracker, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Homepage: positioning, integrations logoshttps://functiontracker.com/
  2. Feature listhttps://functiontracker.com/features/
  3. Prices by region, integrations list, discountshttps://functiontracker.com/pricing/
  4. Xero integration detailhttps://functiontracker.com/xero/
  5. Deputy integration detailhttps://functiontracker.com/deputy/
  6. Restaurant and bar fithttps://functiontracker.com/restaurants-bars/
  7. Billing and cancellation termshttps://functiontracker.com/payment-terms/
  8. Legal entity, subscription termhttps://functiontracker.com/terms-of-use/
  9. Contact detailshttps://functiontracker.com/contact/
  10. 30-day free trialhttps://functiontracker.com/free-trial/