Clover Review
Verdict: Clover earns 4.1/5 from 5,400 reviews, ranking #5 of 5 POS systems we track. It suits Retail, restaurants & services best. Great hardware is its standout strength, while sold through resellers (varied terms) is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on Clover
Clover is a versatile POS with sleek hardware and an app marketplace, suitable for retail, restaurants, and services. Often sold via banks and merchant-service providers.
Key features
- Sleek POS hardware
- App marketplace
- Inventory
- Employee management
- Invoicing
Pros & cons
Pros
- Great hardware
- Flexible via apps
- Works across industries
Cons
- Sold through resellers (varied terms)
- Locked to processor
Who Clover is for
A good fit if…
- • You are retail, restaurants & services.
- • Your use case is retail & services.
- • Your use case is quick-service food.
- • Your use case is small businesses.
- • Great hardware matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Sold through resellers (varied terms) would be a dealbreaker.
- • Locked to processor would be a dealbreaker.
Clover pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| StarterPopular | Free | — |
| Standard | $60/mo | $720 |
How Clover compares
| Measure | Clover | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Starting price | Free | $89/mo |
| Rank by rating | #5 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All Clover alternatives →
Bottom line on Clover
4.1/5 · Paid · best for Retail, restaurants & services
Frequently asked questions
Is Clover worth it?+
Clover is rated 4.1/5 across 5,400 reviews and is best suited to Retail, restaurants & services. Great hardware is the standout strength; the main trade-off is sold through resellers (varied terms).
What do users like most about Clover?+
Great hardware, Flexible via apps, Works across industries.
What are the downsides of Clover?+
Sold through resellers (varied terms), Locked to processor. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does Clover cost?+
Clover offers a free plan, with paid plans from $60/mo.
How does Clover compare with other POS systems?+
Among the 5 POS systems we track, Clover ranks #5 by rating (4.1/5 vs a 4.4/5 category average).
What is Clover best used for?+
Retail & services, Quick-service food, Small businesses.