Product A
Clover POS
by Fiserv Inc.
Flexible POS hardware and software with an app market for retail and restaurants.
$14.95mo
Visit Clover POS →Product B
Zettle by PayPal
by PayPal Inc.
Simple card reader and POS app for mobile sellers, markets, and pop-ups.
Free tier
Visit Zettle by PayPal →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Clover POS | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95mo | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Works with most merchant account providers — negotiate your rates | Very affordable card reader |
| App market extends functionality | No monthly fee | |
| Wide range of hardware form factors | Instant PayPal payout option | |
| Top Cons | Hardware purchase required upfront | Basic inventory and reporting vs. Square or Shopify |
| App market quality varies widely | Limited to simpler use cases |
Choose Clover POS if you…
- Want: works with most merchant account providers — negotiate your rates
- Want: app market extends functionality
- Want: wide range of hardware form factors
Choose Zettle by PayPal if you…
- Want: very affordable card reader
- Want: no monthly fee
- Want: instant paypal payout option