In the fast-paced digital world, we live in today, having the right technological devices can easily make or break your business. This means more than ever, choosing the right POS system for your business can be the difference in whether your business is a success or not. However, with the wide selection of POS systems that are currently available on the market, it can get confusing trying to figure out which POS system is right for your business.

In this article, we compare two of the leading POS system providers on the market at the moment, Clover POS and EposNow, as we try to figure out which one would be the best choice for your business. Let us see how these two systems stack against each other in terms of hardware, features, payment processing, and support.

Hardware

Both Clover and EposNow offer a variety of POS devices that businesses can choose from depending on their needs. Clover offers a wide selection of hardware devices varying in size and functionality, including the Clover Station Duo, Clover Station Solo, Clover Mini, Clover Flex, and a Clover Go. The Clover Station Duo also features a customer facing screen where clients can pay, add tips, and sign up for loyalty programs, an option that EposNow does not currently have available. Clover’s devices have a more modern look than their EposNow counterparts and are about 75% faster.

EposNow has a more limited hardware selection offering only one choice and size of POS station and one option for mobile ordering using a tablet or iPad. In terms of pricing however, the EposNow POS station is more cost effective for those with a smaller budget.

Features

EposNow and Clover POS systems have similar features, including helping businesses with inventory, employee and menu management, and analytics. Clover POS has a native online ordering system, while EposNow systems rely on third-party companies to provide online ordering services. Clover systems can also integrate with other popular food delivery apps such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates to make food deliveries run more smoothly. Both Clover and EposNow can accept QR order and pay, however Clover’s is native to the system while EposNow can only offer it by a third party for extra monthly costs.

Payment Processing

The low cost of the EposNow hardware usually comes with the contingency of using their merchant processing, which in effect means that your locked into whatever rate they offer. On the other hand, Clover POS systems have authorized resellers who can offer you a much lower and more competitive processing rate.

Support

Clover is based in the United States while EposNow is based in the United Kingdom. Both companies have a 24/7 support line. Clover does have the advantage over EposNow in terms of support however as you are also connected with a dedicated support agent for additional training, customer service, and technical support help.

Whatever POS system you finally choose, we hope this Clover POS and EposNow review will help you make a more informed decision. Need more help deciding? Call or text us today at 855-955-6111 or send us an email to info@floridapayments.com and let us help you choose the best POS system for your business.