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A hardware-led POS ecosystem sold directly and through financial institutions.

8.18
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All-in-one booking and payments for beauty and wellness professionals.

8.93
Overall score
Usability
8.80
9.20
Value
7.80
9.20
Features
8.40
8.80
Support
7.70
8.50
Industry fit
Retail 8.6 · Restaurant & Hospitality 8.5 · Beauty & Wellness 7.9 · Specialty & Experiences 8.0
Beauty & Wellness 9.4
Pricing
Varies by business type, device and reseller; confirm a written quote
Standard $28/mo; Gold $56/mo; Platinum $168/mo; annual discounts available
Contract & setup
Terms and termination fees vary by provider; Clover hardware subscriptions are non-cancelable except in stated buyout or upgrade situations
Monthly or annual billing; 14-day trial
Payments
Varies by plan and Clover sales partner
Flat 2.6% published rate
Hardware
Clover Go, Flex, Mini, Station Solo and Station Duo options
Runs on desktop, phone or tablet; payment options supported without a conventional register
Strengths
Broad hardware range · Large app marketplace · Available through many US banks and merchant-service providers
Transparent subscription and processing rates · Booking site, client notifications, marketing and inventory · Packages and memberships included from Standard
Limitations
Pricing and contract terms can vary by reseller · Clover devices are tied to Clover-compatible processing arrangements
Designed for beauty/wellness rather than general retail · Larger-team analytics and commissions require Platinum
Last verified
2026-09-02
2026-09-02

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