Clover Review
Flexible POS with premium hardware
Pros
- ✓Premium, sleek hardware design
- ✓Large app marketplace for customization
- ✓Multiple hardware options for different needs
- ✓Strong inventory management
- ✓Employee permissions and management
Cons
- ✗Confusing pricing through resellers
- ✗Processing rates vary by provider
- ✗Hardware can be expensive
- ✗Locked to Fiserv payment processing
Best For
Pricing
Essentials
Basic POS for simple businesses
- ✓Payment acceptance
- ✓Sales tracking
- ✓Basic reporting
- ✓Receipt customization
- ✓Employee logins
Register
Full POS for growing businesses
- ✓Everything in Essentials
- ✓Inventory management
- ✓Advanced reporting
- ✓Customer management
- ✓App marketplace access
Counter Service
For restaurants with counter service
- ✓Everything in Register
- ✓Order management
- ✓Kitchen printing
- ✓Dining options
- ✓Menu management
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Clover cost?
Clover software plans range from $14.95 to $84.95/month. Hardware costs $49 (Clover Go) to $1,649 (Station Duo). Processing fees typically range from 2.3% to 3.5% + 10¢ depending on your merchant services provider.
Can I buy Clover directly?
Clover is sold through Fiserv and its network of authorized resellers. Pricing and terms vary significantly between providers, so we recommend getting multiple quotes.
Is Clover good for restaurants?
Clover works well for counter-service restaurants and cafes. For full-service restaurants with complex needs, Toast offers more specialized features. Clover's strength is flexibility through its app marketplace.
Can I use Clover with my own payment processor?
No, Clover hardware is locked to Fiserv payment processing. You cannot use Clover terminals with Square, Stripe, or other processors.