POS
Clover
Flexible POS hardware and app marketplace, sold via banks/resellers.
~$15–90/mo/device + processing
What it costs
Sold via banks and resellers, so pricing varies widely: software roughly $14–$90/mo per device, with restaurant plans cited around $135/mo (quick-service) to $179/mo (full-service), and hardware from ~$1,699 upfront. Card-present processing typically ~2.3–3.5% + 10¢, and most plans carry 36-month contracts with early-termination fees.
Best for
Operators wanting flexible, customizable POS hardware with a big app store, who are comfortable shopping resellers for a good rate.
Pros
- Flexible hardware lineup and large app marketplace
- Affordable entry software tiers
- Widely supported and easy to source
- Customizable to many service styles
Cons
- Reseller pricing and rates vary wildly — easy to overpay
- Common 36-month contracts with steep early-termination fees
- Processing rates depend on your merchant account
- Less restaurant-native than Toast or TouchBistro
Integrations
Large Clover app marketplace; integrates with accounting, online ordering, loyalty, and delivery tools — depth depends on apps you add.
Alternatives
Square for Restaurants · Toast · SpotOn
Our take: Flexible and affordable on paper, but the value hinges entirely on the reseller deal and contract — read the fine print and compare processing rates carefully.
Pricing is the public list rate or a research estimate as of June 2026 — always confirm on a live quote. We take no commission from any vendor; this is for reference.