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Clover alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll POS systems

Top picks

  • Square POS logo

    Best overall

    Square POS

    Starting price: $49/month per location (Square Plus)

  • Square POS logo

    Best free option

    Square POS

    Starting price: $49/month per location (Square Plus)

Common reasons people leave Clover: terms and fees can differ depending on the bank or reseller you buy from, and processing fees are charged on top of the monthly software fee. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Clover, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Square POS currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Square POS logoSquare POSFree plan + paid$49/month per location (Square Plus)NoiOS, Android, Web7 of 768.8
2Toast logoToastPaid—NoAndroid, iOS, Web4 of 462.6
3Petpooja logoPetpoojaPaid—NoWindows, Android, iOS +15 of 561.8
4Shopify logoShopifyPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 451.2
  1. Square POS logo

    1. Square POSTop pick

    Best for: Small cafes, food trucks and shops that want a POS with no monthly fee to start

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Clover

    No monthly fee on the Free plan and the same flat pricing wherever you sign up.

    Pros

    • Free plan with no monthly fee, only processing charges
    • Pricing and hardware are listed openly and sold online
    • Takes offline card payments for up to 24 hours
    • Connects to Square's payroll, banking and online store

    Cons

    • Payments must run through Square's own processing
    • Kitchen display and kiosk software cost extra per device
    • Offline payments that fail later are the seller's loss
    Visit Square POS Compare with CloverDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Square POS a good Clover alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, Square Free at $0/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $49/month per location
    Checked Nov 8, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    In-person card fee
    2.6% + 15¢ (Free plan)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Offline payments for up to 24 hours
    Checked Nov 8, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hardware
    Sold separately
    Checked Nov 8, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $49/month per location (Square Plus)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $149/month per location
    Checked Nov 8, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Toast logo

    2. Toast

    Best for: US restaurants that want POS, payments, online ordering and payroll from one vendor

    PaidAndroid, iOS, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Clover

    More specialised for restaurants, with handhelds, kitchen screens and payroll in one system.

    Pros

    • Built only for restaurants, from counter service to fine dining
    • Handhelds let servers take orders and payments at the table
    • Online ordering, loyalty and payroll available in the same system
    • Open APIs and a partner program for third-party integrations

    Cons

    • Card processing is tied to Toast, so you can't shop around for rates
    • Most pricing needs a sales quote and hardware is a separate cost
    • Mainly available in the US and a handful of other countries
    Visit Toast Compare with CloverDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Toast a good Clover alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    API
    Standard, analytics and custom API access
    Checked Nov 8, 2026doc.toasttab.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Partner integrations
    Toast Partner Integrations program
    Checked Nov 8, 2026doc.toasttab.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Headquarters
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026central.toasttab.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile app
    Toast Now app for support
    Checked Nov 8, 2026central.toasttab.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Petpooja logo

    3. Petpooja

    Best for: Restaurants in India and nearby markets that take many Zomato and Swiggy orders

    PaidWindows, Android, iOS, Web

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Clover

    Restaurant POS for India and the Gulf with delivery-app order sync built in.

    Pros

    • Pulls Zomato and Swiggy orders into the same billing screen
    • Runs on Windows, Android and iOS hardware you may already own
    • Wide set of add-ons: KDS, captain app, QR ordering, loyalty
    • Tiers cover single outlets up to large chains with a central kitchen

    Cons

    • No public prices; you have to book a demo for a quote
    • Built around Indian delivery apps and GST, less suited to other markets
    • Many features such as the KDS and loyalty are paid add-ons
    Visit Petpooja Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Petpooja a good Clover alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Platforms
    iOS, Windows, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plans
    Basic, Core, Growth, Scale
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Delivery integrations
    Zomato and Swiggy
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Reports
    80+ reports
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Prayosha Food Services Pvt. Ltd.
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Shopify logo

    4. Shopify

    Best for: Most merchants who want a reliable hosted store that can grow from first sale to enterprise

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Clover

    Shopify POS links in-store sales to an online store with shared stock, for retailers who sell both ways.

    Pros

    • Fast, trusted checkout with Shop Pay
    • Largest ecommerce app and theme ecosystem
    • Built-in POS and multichannel selling

    Cons

    • Apps and plan upgrades push monthly costs up
    • Extra fees when using third-party payment gateways
    • Deep checkout customisation reserved for higher plans
    Visit Shopify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Shopify a good Clover alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    3 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    App Store
    21,000+ apps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Themes
    200+ pre-built
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    US ecommerce share
    About 10% of US ecommerce sales
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Clover alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Square POS logo

Best Clover alternative for most people

Square POS

No monthly fee on the Free plan and the same flat pricing wherever you sign up.

Square POS logo

Best Clover alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Square POS

No monthly fee on the Free plan and the same flat pricing wherever you sign up.

Petpooja logo

Best Clover alternative for Windows

Petpooja

Restaurant POS for India and the Gulf with delivery-app order sync built in.

Toast logo

Best Clover alternative for iPhone and Android

Toast

More specialised for restaurants, with handhelds, kitchen screens and payroll in one system.

Shopify logo

Best Clover alternative for working in the browser

Shopify

Shopify POS links in-store sales to an online store with shared stock, for retailers who sell both ways.

Clover alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Clover?

Square POS ranks first right now. No monthly fee on the Free plan and the same flat pricing wherever you sign up. Toast and Petpooja follow it in our ranking.

Clover vs Square POS: what's the difference?

Clover is a paid product; Square POS is free with paid plans. Verified prices: Clover $16/month for 36 months or $349 upfront (Basic retail system), Square POS $49/month per location (Square Plus). Both run on Android, iOS and Web.

Is Clover free?

Clover is a paid product. Pricing model: Monthly software fee plus processing; Starting price: $16/month for 36 months or $349 upfront (Basic retail system); Standard plan: $1,899 hardware + $84.95/month (retail); Advanced plan: $2,648 hardware + $104.90/month (retail). Checked on Clover's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Clover?

Yes. Square POS (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Clover?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Clover?

The complaints we hear most: terms and fees can differ depending on the bank or reseller you buy from; processing fees are charged on top of the monthly software fee; accounts need credit approval before you can start.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Clover, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.