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Best Clover Alternatives

The best alternatives to Clover, ranked by rating and value.

We compared 4 Clover alternatives. Square is the top pick at 4.5/5 (from Free). 3 have a free plan. 4 rate higher than Clover itself (4.1/5).

Why look for a Clover alternative?

Clover rates 4.1/5 and is genuinely strong at great hardware — most people switch because of a specific trade-off:

  • Sold through resellers (varied terms)
  • Locked to processor

Clover alternatives compared

ToolStarts atRatingBest for
Clover (the original)Free4.1/5Retail, restaurants & services
SquareFree4.5/5Retail, food & omnichannel SMBs
ToastFree4.4/5Restaurants & food service
Shopify POSFree4.4/5Shopify merchants going omnichannel
Lightspeed$89/mo4.2/5Retail & multi-location

The best Clover alternatives, ranked

1
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Square

Unified online + in-person payments

Why switch: Great for in-person. Best for Retail, food & omnichannel SMBs.

Free · 4.5/5 Rated higher Free plan
2
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Toast

POS built for restaurants

Why switch: Built for restaurants. Best for Restaurants & food service.

Free · 4.4/5 Rated higher Free plan
3
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Shopify POS

In-person selling for Shopify stores

Why switch: Seamless with Shopify. Best for Shopify merchants going omnichannel.

Free · 4.4/5 Rated higher Free plan
4
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Lightspeed

POS for retail & restaurants

Why switch: Strong inventory. Best for Retail & multi-location.

$89/mo · 4.2/5 Rated higher

Pick by priority

Best rated → Square

4.5/5 across 12,600 reviews. Great for in-person.

Free option → Square

Has a genuine free plan — the cheapest way to test a switch.

Closest fit → Square

Our top overall pick for people leaving Clover. Suits Retail, food & omnichannel SMBs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Clover?+

Square is our top-ranked Clover alternative, rated 4.5/5 and starting at Free. Great for in-person is its standout strength, and it suits Retail, food & omnichannel SMBs.

Are there free alternatives to Clover?+

Yes — Square, Toast, Shopify POS offer a free plan. Paid tiers unlock more, but the free tier is enough to test the fit.

Why do people look for Clover alternatives?+

The most common reasons are: sold through resellers (varied terms), locked to processor. Clover still rates 4.1/5, so the right move depends on which trade-off matters to you.

Which Clover alternative is rated highest?+

Square at 4.5/5, versus 4.1/5 for Clover.

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