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Straight comparisons of the systems small businesses ask us about most. When the system you have is the right fit, we'll say so.
Square alternatives
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Restaurant POS options if Toast's contract, hardware or processing isn't working for you.
Read the comparisonClover vs Square
Two popular systems side by side, and how to pick the one that fits how you sell.
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Two systems we set up every week, and how to tell which one fits your business.
Read the comparisonSkyTab vs Toast
Two restaurant systems compared on payments, contracts and hardware, without the sales pitch.
Read the comparisonPOS systems side by side
What each system is built for and who sets your processing rate. Features only, because the right price depends on your own sales.
| Clover | SkyTab | Square | Dejavoo | Toast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Retail, cafes, restaurants, services | Full-service restaurants and bars | New and smaller businesses | Businesses that just need a terminal | Restaurants |
| Pay at the table | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wireless terminals | Yes |
| Online ordering or store | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not the focus | Yes |
| Retail and inventory | Strong | Basic | Yes | Not the focus | Basic |
| Appointments and memberships | With apps | Not the focus | Yes | Not the focus | Not the focus |
| Who sets your processing rate | Your provider | Your provider | Square | Your provider | Toast |
| We can set it up | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, we help you compare |
Feature summary checked October 2026. Features change, so we confirm current details during your review. Clover, SkyTab, Square, Dejavoo and Toast are trademarks of their owners.
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