Scan the decision factors side by side
| Factor | Square | Clover |
|---|---|---|
| Buying path | Direct Square account and hardware store | Clover Direct, banks, or other Clover partners |
| Contract clarity | Square says no lock-in contracts; confirm any custom pricing | Clover says contract and termination terms vary by provider |
| Hardware | Square devices, or a phone with Tap to Pay | Clover devices, bought or leased |
| Payments | Square processing | Clover says its devices work only with Clover processing |
| Main strength | Self-serve setup in minutes, per Square | App Market plus countertop and portable devices |
| Main risk | Confirm industry mode, permissions, and add-on costs in writing | Termination fees vary by provider; equipment subscriptions are non-cancelable |
Official sources: Square POS ↗, Clover POS ↗, Clover pricing ↗
Compare both quotes for your shop type, then confirm buying path, processing rates, hardware, and contract terms in writing with each seller.
A Clover quote can vary by bank, reseller, processor, lease structure, and support agreement. Require all terms in writing before comparing it with Square.
Square
Shops that want to sign up online and set up without a sales call.
Clover
Shops comparing a Clover Direct quote with bank or partner quotes.
Check the current vendor terms after the fit decision.
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Square POS
Confirm pricing, hardware, offline mode, contracts, and support on the official page before buying.
Direct official link. No active partner commission is attached yet.
Clover POS
Confirm pricing, hardware, offline mode, contracts, and support on the official page before buying.
Direct official link. No active partner commission is attached yet.
Clover pricing
Confirm pricing, hardware, offline mode, contracts, and support on the official page before buying.
Direct official link. No active partner commission is attached yet.