Best POS Systems · pricing · Updated June 2026
Clover pricing (2026)
Clover starts at $0/mo (Clover Go Starter), across 5 plans. Best for Businesses wanting an open app ecosystem on dedicated Clover hardware. Every figure links to Clover's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Clover Go Starter)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Businesses wanting an open app ecosystem on dedicated Clover hardware; Small food-and-beverage operators needing floor planning and table management at entry price
Clover plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Go Starter | $0 | — | flat | Mobile payments only, no full POS hardware required. In-person processing at 2.6% + $0.10. Card reader starts at $199. | nerdwallet.com |
| Clover Go Essentials | $29.95 | — | flat | $29.95/month. Enhanced mobile POS features. Hardware: countertop reader from $349. In-person processing at 2.3%–2.6% + $0.10. | nerdwallet.com |
| Retail Standard | $84.95 | — | flat | $84.95/month for retail businesses. Includes inventory management, returns, and exchanges. Hardware: Station Solo $1,799, Station Duo $1,899, Mini POS $849. Standard contract is 3 years; shorter terms available through some resellers. In-person processing at 2.3%–2.6% + $0.10. | nerdwallet.com |
| Full-Service Dining Starter | $89.95 | — | flat | $89.95/month for full-service restaurants. Includes table management, floor plans, and order management. Kitchen display system available at $799–$899 hardware + $25/month. Self-ordering kiosk $3,499 + $34.95/month. | nerdwallet.com |
| Full-Service Dining Advanced | $129.85 | — | flat | $129.85/month for multi-terminal full-service restaurant setups with advanced features. Hardware prices same as Dining Starter tier. | nerdwallet.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Clover official site (clover.com/us/en/pricing) renders JS-only with no pricing content. Pricing sourced from NerdWallet review updated May 20, 2026 and corroborated by MerchantMaverick review dated December 2, 2025. Plans vary by business type; prices below reflect the primary retail and restaurant verticals. Cross-checked against merchantmaverick.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: QuickBooks, Xero, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Homebase, Deputy, Apple Pay / Google Pay.
Key features: 450+ app marketplace for extensibility across verticals; Accepts EBT/SNAP (Clover Mini only), mobile wallets, PayPal, and Venmo; Industry-specific plans covering retail, restaurants, services, and QSR; Offline payment capability during internet outages.
Plan limits: Free Clover Go Starter is mobile-payments-only with no POS hardware included; full POS hardware required for retail/restaurant plans; Standard contract 3 years on retail plans; early termination fees apply; 450+ apps on Clover App Market — individual app fees vary.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Clover cost?
Clover starts at $0/mo (Clover Go Starter); it has 5 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to Clover?
Cheaper pos systems than Clover (entry $0/mo) include Shopify POS at $29/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Clover support HIPAA?
Clover HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Clover have a free plan?
Clover free tier: Yes.
Clover vs alternatives
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Cheaper pos systems alternatives
- Shopify POS from $29/mo