Head to head · prices checked 2026-10-18

Clover vs GetDinerPOS: which fits a diner chain?

Clover$89.95Table Service (per device)3 loc × 2 registers: $539.70/mo
GetDinerPOS$55Chain, per location3 loc × 2 registers: $165/mo

Clover is a hardware-first POS from Fiserv, sold through banks and resellers, with monthly fees per device and processing through the reseller. GetDinerPOS is priced per location with unlimited registers, works with your own processor and runs month to month. For a 3-location diner with 2 registers each, the software is $539.70 vs $165 a month on list prices.

Clover vs GetDinerPOS, line by line

CloverGetDinerPOS
Software priceTable Service plan $89.95/mo per device (published list)Chain $55/location/mo
Extra registersPriced per deviceUnlimited
PaymentsFiserv or reseller processingYour own processor
ContractVaries by resellerMonth to month
HardwareClover devices purchased or leasedStandard tablets, PCs, ESC/POS printers
Per-location pricesThrough item settings per merchantPrice list per location on one menu
MarketsSeveral countries (not UAE or Pakistan)USA, UAE, Pakistan
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish and othersEnglish, Arabic, Urdu, Spanish, Chinese

List prices, software only, USD, checked 2026-10-18. Sources: CostBench — Clover vs TouchBistro pricing 2026 · Katalyst — restaurant POS pricing in 2026. Vendors change prices and quote chains individually.

Where each one is stronger

Where Clover is stronger

  • Polished first-party hardware
  • Available through many banks and merchant services
  • App market for add-ons

Best fit: Restaurants that want bank-supplied hardware and a single processing relationship through their bank or reseller.

Where GetDinerPOS is stronger

  • Software priced per location, not per device
  • No hardware purchase or lease required
  • Same price everywhere — no reseller-specific terms
  • Multi-store price lists and transfers built for chains

Best fit: diner chains and family-restaurant groups of 2–50 locations in the USA, the UAE and Pakistan.

Switching from Clover

Export your items and customers from Clover as CSV, send them to us, and we import the menu for free. Set price lists per location, invite staff, connect printers, and run both systems side by side for a few days if you like.

Full switching guide
  1. 1Export items + customers (CSV)
  2. 2We import the menu free
  3. 3Price lists per location
  4. 4Staff, roles, printers
  5. 5Go live on a quiet day

FAQ

Clover vs GetDinerPOS: questions

Is GetDinerPOS cheaper than Clover?

For a diner with several registers, usually: Clover’s published restaurant plans are priced per device (Table Service $89.95 per device per month), GetDinerPOS is priced per location with unlimited registers.

Do I need Clover hardware?

Not with GetDinerPOS — any modern tablet or PC with a browser works.

Can I keep my processor?

Yes. GetDinerPOS works with your own processor.

Where is Clover stronger?

Its hardware is well made and widely available through banks; some owners value a single bank relationship.

Am I locked into a Clover lease?

Check your agreement; leases often run several years. Plan the switch around it.

Can I import my Clover items?

Yes, from a CSV export; we import it free.

Does GetDinerPOS have kitchen screens like Clover?

Yes, kitchen screens run on any tablet or monitor with a browser, at no extra cost.

When were these prices checked?

On the date at the top of the page, from published plan prices; reseller prices vary.

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