Clover Review
Flexible hardware, choice of processors
9.0/10
Ranked #5 of 5 in POS Systems
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Quick facts
- Software from
- $14.95/month
- Processing rate
- Varies by reseller
- Hardware from
- $49
- Contract
- Varies by reseller
Our verdict
Bottom line: Clover’s strength is flexibility: the same hardware works across many banks and processors, so you can negotiate rates. Buy direct or through your bank, but compare reseller terms carefully.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Not locked to one processor
- Attractive, capable hardware
- Good for counter service
Cons
- Reseller pricing varies widely
- Quality of support depends on reseller
Who Clover is best for
Businesses that want processor flexibility.
- Works with many processors
- Wide hardware lineup
- Large app market
How Clover compares
Our current top pick for pos systems is Square. Here is how they line up:
| Measure | Clover | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 9.0/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Software from | $14.95/month | $0/month |
| Processing rate | Varies by reseller | 2.6% + 10¢ |
| Hardware from | $49 | Free reader |
See the full pos systems comparison for everything we measured.
How we chose
Every pos systems provider here gets the same treatment: the BusinessShop research team scores it on five weighted factors, the weights are published, and no provider can pay to move up. Commissions never touch the math.
- 30% Pricing & value
- 25% Product quality
- 20% Customer experience
- 15% Reputation
- 10% Flexibility
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