Clover review

Clover is a hardware-led choice. Restaurants pick from Station Solo and Station Duo counters, the compact Mini, Flex and Flex Pocket handhelds for tableside ordering, a self-ordering kiosk and a kitchen display that connects front of house, online orders and the kitchen. Commission-free online ordering, delivery management and third-party delivery app integrations cover takeout. Clover is sold through Clover.com and through banks and retailers, which suits owners who already have a merchant relationship. The weak point for comparison shopping is price clarity. Clover's restaurant plans bundle software with a hardware package, and the plan prices did not load as readable text from our location, so we have left the USD price pending. Check rental terms closely, since a subscription term rolls on at the same monthly charge if you do not choose an option at the end.

Who it is for

Restaurants that want to buy hardware and software as a bundle, often through their own bank.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Station Solo, Station Duo and Mini countertop POS devices
• Flex and Flex Pocket handhelds for tableside orders and payments
• Kitchen Display System linking front of house, online orders and kitchen
• Self-ordering Clover Kiosk
• Commission-free online ordering with delivery management and third-party app integration

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Wide choice of hardware form factors
• Strength: Sold through banks such as Citi, PNC and Wells Fargo as well as Clover.com
• Strength: 24/7 support
• Weakness: Restaurant plan prices did not load as text from our location
• Weakness: Hardware purchase or rental is part of most setups
• Weakness: Rental terms extend at the same monthly charge unless you act

Key facts

• Hardware: Station Solo, Station Duo, Mini, Flex, Kiosk, KDS
• Where sold: Clover.com, banks and retailers such as Sam's Club
• First bill: 30 to 60 days after signup
• Support: 24/7

Where it ranks

Clover is No. 7 in our Best POS Systems for Restaurants verdict and No. 4 in Best POS Systems for Retail and No. 3 in Best POS Systems for Small Business.