Lixor vs Backbar
Both help you take bar inventory. The difference is how.
Backbar counts by scanning barcodes. Lixor lets you walk and talk.
Last verified: September 2026. Backbar details come from getbackbar.com and its App Store listing.
Quick Verdict
Choose Lixor if you want voice-first inventory with no scanning or typing and team inventory built in. Choose Backbar if you want distributor ordering with 1,300+ beverage suppliers, a free tier, or unlimited users on every plan.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Lixor | Backbar |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Method | Voice-first (walk and talk) | Barcode scan to find and count |
| Hands-Free Inventory | Yes, voice captures levels automatically | No hands-free counting listed |
| Team Inventory | Yes (Teams & Premium plans) | Unlimited users on every plan |
| Sequential Counting | Yes, bottles in shelf order | No |
| Free Trial | 30-day free trial (full Teams access) | 1-month trial of paid plans + free Basic plan |
| Monthly Price | $59/month | $99/month per location |
| AI Assistant | Lix, knows your actual bar data | Not listed on their site |
| Variance Reports | With a POS (Premium plan) | Yes (full on Professional, limited on Essential) |
| POS Integration | Premium plan (Toast, Givex and Union connected today; others built on request) | Yes (Toast, Square, Shift4) |
| Beverage Database | Focused on bar inventory | 300,000+ beverages (App Store listing) |
| Purchasing / Ordering | Yes (Premium plan) | Yes, 1,300+ beverage suppliers (App Store listing) |
| Bluetooth Scale | Optional (~$25 QN-KS scale) | Not listed on their site |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
Where Lixor Wins
Voice Inventory Skips the Scanning
Backbar's App Store listing describes counting by scanning barcodes to find and count products. Lixor's voice inventory with Sequential Counting lets you walk and talk. No stopping to scan or type for every bottle.
Lower Price Than Backbar's Paid Plans
Lixor Essentials starts at $59/month. Backbar's Essential plan is $99/month per location (or $79/month if you pay yearly), and its Professional plan is $149 monthly or $129 yearly. Backbar also has a free Basic plan, and both offer trial periods. Prices are per month. Any taxes that apply are added on top.
Built-In AI Assistant
Lix is Lixor's built-in assistant, included on every plan. It knows the app and, for bars with a POS connected, can answer from your real numbers.
Sequential Counting
Lixor remembers your shelf order so bottles appear on screen exactly as they sit on your bar. No searching, no scrolling. Just walk in order.
Full-Access Free Trial, No Card
Lixor's 30-day free trial gives you Teams-level access (team inventory and scale support) with no credit card. Backbar offers a one-month trial of its Essential or Professional plan, plus a permanent free Basic plan for 1 location.
Where Backbar Has an Edge
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Backbar does well.
Larger Stated Product Database
Backbar's App Store listing cites a global database of 300,000+ wines, beers, spirits and other beverages. Lixor's catalog is focused on bar inventory.
More Distributor Ordering
Backbar's App Store listing cites connections to 1,300+ beverage suppliers, and its Essential and Professional plans include 1-click purchasing to multiple vendors. Lixor's Premium plan focuses on receiving stock from invoice photos.
Free Basic Plan
Backbar's Basic plan is free for 1 location, with unlimited users, 6 months of history and email support. Paid plans come with a one-month trial. Lixor's plans start at $59/month after a 30-day trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lixor better than Backbar?
For voice-first counting, yes. Lixor's voice-first approach takes the scanning and typing out of counting, and it includes Sequential Counting and the Lix assistant. Backbar has a free Basic plan, unlimited users on every plan, more POS systems on its list (Toast, Square, Shift4), and 1-click purchasing to many suppliers. Both offer ways to try before you buy.
Can I switch from Backbar to Lixor?
Yes. You can set up Lixor independently and run it alongside Backbar during a transition period.
How does inventory work in each app?
Lixor counts by voice: walk along your bar and say each bottle's level out loud, hands-free. Backbar's App Store listing describes counting on several devices at once and scanning barcodes to find and count products. Lixor also offers Sequential Counting, where bottles appear in shelf order so you never have to search.
Which is cheaper, Lixor or Backbar?
Lixor starts at $59/month (Essentials). Backbar's paid Essential plan is $99/month per location ($79/month if paid yearly) and Professional is $149/month ($129 yearly). Backbar also has a free Basic plan (1 location, 6 months of history, email support) and a one-month trial of paid plans. Lixor offers a 30-day free trial with Teams-level access and no credit card. Prices are per month. Any taxes that apply are added on top.
Does Lixor support invoices and ordering?
Lixor's Premium plan includes AI-powered invoice scanning: photograph a delivery invoice and the stock is received into your bar, priced. Backbar's Essential and Professional plans include 1-click purchasing, and its App Store listing cites 1,300+ beverage suppliers.