iVvy vs LightCater

iVvy is cloud software for venue and event sales teams in hotels, function centres, hospitality groups and stadiums. 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

    The only starting price published is LightCater's: USD 39 per month. IVvy does not publish a starting price.

  • audience

    Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: iVvy: Hotels and hotel chains; LightCater: Banquet halls.

  • integrations

    On integrations, iVvy names 19 integrations and LightCater names 4 integrations. 3 partners appear in every list.

Side by side

iVvy vs LightCater: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldiVvyLightCater
What it isiVvy is cloud software for venue and event sales teams in hotels, function centres, hospitality groups and stadiums.LightCater is web-based software for banquet halls, caterers, restaurants with private events, hotels and clubs.
Best forHotels and hotel chains; Hospitality groups with several venues; Function centres and stadiumsBanquet halls; Off-premise and independent caterers; Restaurants and hotels with private events
Pricing modelQuote onlySubscription per plan (users included)
Starting priceNot publishedUSD 39 per month
Free planNot publishedNo
Free trialNot publishedYes
ContractNot publishedNone stated: no long-term contract
PlatformsWebWeb
CountriesAustralia, South Africa, United Kingdom, United StatesNot published
LanguagesNot publishedEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Number of integrations194
CertificationsPCI DSSNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
Founded2009Not published
HeadquartersGold Coast, AustraliaNot published
OwnerNot publishedPxier (the site says LightCater is a Pxier company)
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by both

  • Google Calendar
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero

Named only by iVvy

  • Adyen
  • Agilysys Visual One
  • Bepoz by Oolio
  • Cvent
  • Mews
  • Microsoft Business Central
  • MYOB
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Oracle Opera
  • PayPal
  • Protel Air
  • Salesforce
and 4 more
  • SevenRooms
  • StayNTouch
  • Stripe
  • Swiftpos by Oolio

Named only by LightCater

  • Outlook Calendar

Which to choose

iVvy

Choose iVvy if you are in one of these groups: Hotels and hotel chains; Hospitality groups with several venues; Function centres and stadiums.

LightCater

Choose LightCater if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Banquet halls; Off-premise and independent caterers; Restaurants and hotels with private events.

Our profile lists a weaker fit: 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

iVvy

  • Pricing
  • Contract terms
  • Company size and funding
  • Languages
  • Full list of countries

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

iVvy profileLightCater profile

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Sources

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