Clover

Clover POS is a flexible, all-in-one point-of-sale and payment solution widely used by Canadian retailers, restaurants, and service-based businesses. It combines built-in payment processing with customizable POS apps, employee tools, and strong inventory and reporting features. Because Clover is cloud-based, you can manage locations, staff, sales, and customer activity from any device, making it a practical choice for merchants who want simplicity and scalability.

Inventory management

Clover simplifies inventory control for businesses that manage a lot of SKUs or menu items. You can add products manually, scan barcodes, or upload inventory in bulk using spreadsheets. Updates sync automatically across your Clover devices, and performance data helps you track bestsellers, slow movers, and stock levels—helping Canadian businesses reduce shrinkage and avoid costly stockouts.

Reporting & analytics

Clover offers real-time reporting tools that give merchants clear insight into daily performance. You can monitor sales, revenue trends, average ticket size, staff performance, and more from any internet-connected device. For Canadian retailers and restaurants running multiple locations or shifts, Clover’s reporting makes it easy to compare stores, track labour costs, and make data-driven decisions.

Virtual terminal

The built-in virtual terminal allows you to accept payments remotely—no physical hardware required. Whether you’re processing a phone order, collecting a deposit, or issuing a quick refund, you can handle transactions directly from your browser or smartphone. This is especially valuable for service businesses, appointment-based providers, and merchants who need off-site payment flexibility.

Online ordering

For hospitality and food-service businesses in Canada, Clover’s online ordering tools let you digitize your menu, accept online orders, and sync them directly to your POS for fulfillment. Inventory stays aligned between online and in-person sales, reducing errors and missed items. Clover also integrates with major delivery platforms, making it easier to manage high-volume takeout and pickup operations.

QR code ordering

Clover supports QR code ordering, enabling customers to browse menus or product listings and place orders from their mobile devices. This reduces staff workload during rush hours and creates a faster self-serve experience popular in cafés, breweries, and busy counter-service restaurants.

Employee management

Clover includes built-in tools to help manage staff — critical for restaurants, retail stores, salons, and other Canadian businesses with multiple employees or rotating shifts. You can track hours, manage schedules, assign permissions, monitor individual performance, and handle tips or commissions automatically. Access controls also help protect sensitive business data.

Recurring billing & invoicing

Clover supports recurring billing and e-invoicing, making it suitable for subscription-style businesses, service providers, and contractors. From your dashboard, you can send invoices, set payment schedules, store card information securely, and track outstanding payments — all integrated with Clover Payments.

Why Clover works well for Canadian merchants

• Full payment acceptance (tap, chip, debit, credit, mobile wallets)
• Multi-location and multi-device support
• Large app marketplace to customize your POS
• Cloud-based management for remote oversight
• Flexible hardware options for retail, restaurants, and services

Clover uses its own proprietary POS hardware, offering a range of devices designed for different business types and countertop setups. Canadian merchants can choose from four core hardware packages:

• Clover Station Duo – best for busy retail shops and full-service restaurants
• Clover Station Solo – ideal for single-screen checkout counters
• Clover Mini – compact countertop POS with full functionality
• Clover Flex – handheld all-in-one device for tableside, curbside, or mobile sales

Although Clover’s POS software is cloud-based and can technically be accessed from any internet-enabled device — including Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android — most businesses will need one of Clover’s hardware systems to process in-person payments. The exception is if you’re only using Clover Virtual Terminal, which lets you process payments directly from a web browser without any hardware.

Clover also supports a wide range of accessories to customize your POS setup. Depending on your industry, you can add:

• Kitchen printers
• Barcode scanners
• Label printers
• Weight scales
• Self-order kiosks
• Kitchen display systems (KDS)

This flexibility makes it easy for Canadian restaurants, retailers, and service businesses to build a tailored POS environment that fits their workflow.

Clover’s POS system becomes even more powerful when paired with apps from the Clover App Market, allowing Canadian businesses to customize their system to fit their exact workflow. Whether you’re managing a restaurant, retail store, or service-based business, Clover offers integrations that extend functionality beyond the core POS features.

You can connect Clover with tools for team management, accounting, marketing, scheduling, and online ordering. Popular integrations available in Canada include:

• Homebase Time Clock – employee scheduling, time tracking, and labour management
• 7shifts – restaurant-focused scheduling and team communication
• QuickBooks – automated accounting, syncing invoices, expenses, and sales
• Digital Loyalty – customer rewards and loyalty program tools
• SeatOn Reservations – reservation and waitlist management for restaurants
• Delivery integrations – connect directly with Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes, and DoorDash for streamlined order flow
• Cojilio Scheduling – appointment scheduling for salons, spas, wellness providers, and service businesses

Many apps are free to install, while others require a subscription depending on the level of service you need. This flexibility allows Clover merchants to build a fully customized POS environment that scales with their business.

Clover comes with a sleek, intuitive interface that makes it easy to set up and learn. The POS software has several built-in apps that are specific for handling particular needs. These apps separate Clover’s different functions, so you can find the things you need quickly, keeping everything simple.