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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Clover
Star Rating
(87)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(23)3.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Clover excels in Ease of Use with a score of 8.4, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward setup. In contrast, Shift4's score of 6.5 indicates a steeper learning curve, which some users find challenging.
- Reviewers mention that Clover's Quality of Support is notably better, scoring 7.2 compared to Shift4's 5.9. Many users appreciate Clover's responsive customer service, while Shift4 users express frustration over slower response times.
- G2 users highlight Clover's superior Payment Options, particularly in Credit Card Payments with a score of 9.0, while Shift4's score of 6.4 for accepted credit and debit cards suggests limitations in payment flexibility.
- Users on G2 report that Clover's Inventory Management features, scoring 8.5, are robust and user-friendly, allowing for effective tracking and low-stock alerts. Shift4, with a score of 7.4, lacks some of the intuitive features that Clover offers.
- Reviewers say that Clover's Reporting and Analytics capabilities shine with a score of 8.8, providing detailed insights that help businesses make informed decisions. Shift4's lower score of 6.0 indicates that users find its reporting tools less comprehensive.
- Users report that Clover's Customization options, while scoring only 5.0, still offer more flexibility than Shift4's 5.3, allowing businesses to tailor the software to their specific needs, although both products could improve in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Clover
No pricing availableShift Payment
No pricing availableFree Trial
Clover
No trial information availableShift Payment
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.0
71
6.2
14
Ease of Use
8.3
73
6.5
13
Ease of Setup
7.8
37
6.3
8
Ease of Admin
7.4
34
7.4
7
Quality of Support
7.2
63
5.9
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
34
5.9
9
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
72
4.6
15
Features by Category
Payment Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
6.0
5
Administration
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
5
Agentic AI - Payment Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
POS
8.9
27
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
Marketing
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Meal Service
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Payment Processing
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Payment Options
6.0
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
6.0
5
Security
9.7
5
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
5
Payment
Not enough data
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Checkout
Not enough data
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Inventory Management
Not enough data
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Reporting and analytics
Not enough data
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Customer Management
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Team Management
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Help and support
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
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Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Employee Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Customer Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
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Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Clover and Shift Payment are categorized as Payment Processing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Clover
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shift Payment
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Food & Beverages
17.9%
Retail
13.1%
Restaurants
11.9%
Consumer Services
6.0%
Legal Services
3.6%
Other
47.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.1%
Hospitality
9.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
9.1%
Entertainment
9.1%
Retail
4.5%
Other
59.1%
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Discussions
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Sorry. No experience using the texting function in Clover.Read more
What is Clover software?
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GY
Clover software allows a business to have a virtual terminal when away from the business location where the main POS is located. Also allows access to...Read more
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