Clover or SkyTab: which one fits?

We set up both, so we don't have a horse in this race. SkyTab is built around full-service restaurants and bars. Clover covers a wider range of businesses, from cafes to retail to appointments.

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The short version

What to know first

SkyTab is restaurant first

Pay at the table, kitchen displays, online ordering from your own website and floor plans are the core of the system.

Clover is all-purpose

Countertop, handheld and mini devices with an app market, so the same system can run a cafe, a shop or a salon.

Both price processing through your provider

With either one, your processing rate comes from the provider you sign with, so you can compare it line by line.

What to compare	SkyTab	Clover
Built mainly for	Full-service restaurants and bars	Restaurants, retail, cafes and services
Pay at the table	Yes, with handhelds	Yes, with Flex handhelds
Online ordering	Yes, from your own website	Yes
Retail and inventory	Basic	Strong, with add-on apps
Appointments and memberships	Not the focus	Yes, with apps from the app market

Feature summary checked October 2026. Features and plans change, so we confirm current details during your review.

How to choose between them

Start with how your guests or customers pay: at a table, at a counter, by appointment or on the go. That usually narrows it to one system right away.

Then list the extras you actually use, like online ordering, loyalty, inventory or scheduling, and check each system covers them without add-ons you don't need.

Last, compare the total monthly cost with a real month of your sales: processing on your card mix, software and hardware. We put both side by side for you in writing.

When SkyTab makes sense

You run a full-service restaurant or bar with servers and tables
Pay at the table and kitchen displays matter more than retail tools
You want online ordering that runs through your own website

When Clover makes sense

You run counter service, a cafe or a shop that sells retail items
You book appointments or sell memberships
You want an app market to add tools as you grow

Options

What to compare

SkyTab POS

Devices, setup and how we handle SkyTab for restaurants and bars.

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Clover POS

Go, Flex, Mini and Station devices, and how we price Clover processing.

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Restaurant payments

How we set up restaurants nationwide, by restaurant type.

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FAQ

Common questions

Which is easier for new staff?

Both are touchscreen systems most staff pick up in a shift or two. SkyTab's layout follows restaurant service, and Clover's follows a register, so pick the one that matches how your team works.

Can I move my menu from one to the other?

Usually yes. We help export your items and rebuild your menu, modifiers and taxes before you go live.

Can I keep my current hardware?

It depends on the device and who it came from. Send us the model names and we'll check before you buy anything.

What do I need to compare?

A recent monthly processing statement, all pages, and a quick list of the features you use today.

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