POS Comparison

GoTab vs. Clover

Clover is polished, retail-first hardware built around Fiserv's payment ecosystem. GoTab is a platform built around the guest tab. If you run simple, single-station counter service, Clover's setup is straightforward. If your venue has open tabs, roaming guests, multiple zones, or a hybrid mix of service styles, GoTab was built specifically for that.

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Quick Comparison

	GoTab	Clover
Service model	Hybrid: QR, server, kiosk, and shared/open tabs all feed one persistent guest tab and KDS — purpose-built for hospitality	Retail-first POS adapted for restaurants; strong for straightforward counter service, more limited tab and routing depth
Pricing model	Transparent SaaS or blended processing; no long-term contract required	Restaurant plans roughly $135–$354/mo plus processing around 2.3%–3.5% + $0.10, varying by reseller
Contract terms	No long-term lock-in — month-to-month flexibility	Standard 36-month contracts; early termination fees roughly $295–$595
Hardware	Open — runs on any iOS, Android, or PC tablet you already own, or lease through EasyPay	Proprietary Clover hardware required (roughly $199–$1,799), tied to the processor it was purchased through
Open tabs / QR ordering	Native, persistent tab — one scan opens a tab that travels with the guest across zones and stays open until they close it	Online ordering exists as a module; each QR scan starts a new, closed order rather than an open, roaming tab
Multi-vendor support	Native: one guest tab spans multiple vendors, with automated revenue splits	No native multi-vendor capability; each device ties to a single merchant account
KDS	Multi-state item tracking, smart batching, expo mode, and two-way guest texting — included in the platform	Basic ticket display; sold as a separate device with its own monthly fee on top of the base plan
Sales & support model	Direct relationship with GoTab; consistent pricing and support	Sold through banks, ISOs, and resellers — pricing, contract terms, and support quality can vary by seller

Note: Clover's pricing, contract terms, and hardware costs vary by reseller and shift over time — confirm current figures before this table goes live. GoTab figures are our own published terms (gotab.com/pricing).

Where GoTab Wins

Built specifically for venues where a retail-first POS starts to strain:

Breweries & taprooms — open, shareable tabs that fit how people actually order at a bar
Food halls & multi-vendor venues — one guest tab across every vendor, with automated revenue splits
FECs & entertainment venues — zone-based ordering and kiosks across a large, multi-area footprint
High-volume bars — a tab that moves with the guest from bar to patio to table
Hotels & multi-concept venues — one platform across restaurant, pool, and room service

Where Clover May Be the Better Fit

We'd rather you pick the right tool than pick us:

Simple, single-station counter service or QSR that values sleek, well-designed hardware
Retail-restaurant hybrids that need one system unifying retail inventory and food service
Operators already banked with a processor that bundles Clover into their merchant account

FAQ

Is GoTab cheaper than Clover?

GoTab uses transparent SaaS or blended processing with no long-term contract. Clover's restaurant plans run roughly $135–$354/month plus processing around 2.3%–3.5% + $0.10, and pricing can vary by reseller. Total cost depends on your transaction volume and hardware needs — request a demo for a quote based on your venue.

Does Clover support open tabs like GoTab?

Clover's online ordering is a module bolted onto a retail-first architecture — each QR scan starts a new, closed order rather than an open tab. GoTab's QR ordering opens a persistent tab that travels with the guest across zones and stays open until they choose to close it.

Can I use my own hardware with GoTab instead of buying Clover's terminals?

Yes. GoTab runs on any iOS, Android, or Windows tablet or phone you already own. Clover requires its own proprietary hardware, which is tied to the processor it was purchased through.

What happens if I already have Clover hardware and want to switch?

Clover hardware only works with the processor it was purchased through, so it doesn't carry over to a new provider. GoTab runs on the iOS, Android, or PC devices you already have, and our onboarding team handles setup and staff training as part of the transition.

Does GoTab work better than Clover for food halls and breweries?

Yes — multi-vendor routing and open, roaming tabs are core, purpose-built use cases for GoTab. Clover's single-merchant architecture doesn't support routing one guest's order across multiple vendors, and its QR ordering isn't built around a tab that travels with the guest.

Crece con nosotros

GoTab y Arryved proporcionan excelentes soluciones adaptadas a sus necesidades específicas. GoTab es perfecto para agilizar las operaciones de cocina, ofrecer experiencias excepcionales a los huéspedes y escalar un negocio cervecero en crecimiento.

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En pocas palabras... estamos ganando mucho más dinero que antes. La cantidad de trabajo que los administradores tienen que hacer con GoTab es mucho menor que cualquier otro sistema heredado.