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vs. Clover
Clover is often sold through banks and payment providers as a package. Here’s how buying Retailer OS directly compares.
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Clover pairs its POS software with its own hardware and is often sold through banks and merchant-services providers, so terms can depend on who you buy from. It offers a broad app market for extra features. Retailer OS is bought directly at published prices, runs card payments on your own Stripe account, and comes with inventory and accounting. The online store, Amazon, eBay, and AI are available as paid add-ons and plans.
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Where the two approaches differ
How you buy it
Clover: Often sold through banks and payment providers
Retailer OS: Directly from us, with a 14-day free trial and no card required
Payments
Clover: Processed through Clover or the provider you bought from
Retailer OS: Your own Stripe account; Stripe bills its fees directly
Hardware
Clover: Built around Clover’s own devices
Retailer OS: Web browser, iPad app, or desktop app, with Stripe Terminal card readers
Features
Clover: Many extras come from apps in the Clover App Market
Retailer OS: Inventory and accounting with every store; online store, Amazon, eBay, and AI as published add-ons and plans
Marketplaces
Clover: Check the Clover App Market for marketplace options
Retailer OS: Amazon and eBay paid add-ons ($99.99/mo each), synced to one catalog
Terms
Clover: Terms can depend on your provider’s agreement — check yours
Retailer OS: Billed monthly, cancel anytime; no setup fee
Data export
Clover: Export options vary — check Clover’s documentation
Retailer OS: Full account export (NDJSON), anytime
Last reviewed September 14, 2026. Competitor plans, features and pricing change, so check their current pricing pages before you decide. Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners.
FAQ
Common questions
Run every store from one system.
Point of sale, inventory, and your team in one place. Start a 14-day free trial with no card required, or book a walkthrough with our team.