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# Compare Square Point of Sale vs Clover

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> Detailed comparison between Square Point of Sale and Clover. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Square Point of Sale | Clover |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 3.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3021 | 567 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Square Point of Sale

Square Point of Sale (POS) is used by several small and large businesses every day, including businesses such as retailers, bakeries, delis, and hairdressers.

### Clover

Clover serves small to midsize businesses, including but not limited to quick-service restaurants, full-service restaurants, boutique retailers, service business and those looking to accept payments

## Key features

### Square Point of Sale

- API
- Accounting
- Billing & Invoicing
- Commission Management
- Delivery Management
- Discount Management
- For Bars/Clubs
- Multi-Location
- Online Ordering
- Partial Payments
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- SMS Marketing
- Table Management
- Tips Management
- eCommerce Management

### Clover

- API
- Accounting
- Billing & Invoicing
- Commission Management
- Delivery Management
- Discount Management
- For Bars/Clubs
- Multi-Location
- Online Ordering
- Partial Payments
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- SMS Marketing
- Table Management
- Tips Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View Clover Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/166759/clover)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/154907/166759/square-point-of-sale/vs/clover)

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