Both the Square Terminal and the Clover Flex are solid choices — here’s how they stack up side by side, then a plain verdict. Either one is provided and set up at $0 to get started on a zero-cost program.
| SquareSquare Terminal | CloverClover Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one handheld POS | Handheld POS |
| Display | 5.5″ touchscreen | 5.99″ touchscreen (1440×720) |
| Payments | Tap, dip & swipe (NFC / EMV) | Tap, chip & swipe (NFC / EMV) |
| Printer | Built-in thermal (2.26″) | Built-in receipt printer |
| Battery | All-day | All-day; USB-C |
| Offline payments | Yes | Yes — online & offline |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE & Bluetooth |
| Scanner | — | Built-in barcode scanner |
| Cost | $0 up front · terms at your free review | $0 up front · terms at your free review |
Choose the Square Terminal if you want a portable all-in-one terminal with a built-in receipt printer — take payments anywhere the sale happens. Choose the Clover Flex if you want a complete pos in your hand — take payments tableside, curbside, or anywhere on the floor. Not sure? I’ll tell you straight which fits your counter on a free review.
You can also open these two in the live compare tool or line them up against a third device.
Lowering what you pay to accept a card frees up money every month with no extra work and no new customers.
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Neither is universally better — it depends on your business. The Square Terminal suits a portable all-in-one terminal with a built-in receipt printer — take payments anywhere the sale happens; the Clover Flex suits a complete pos in your hand — take payments tableside, curbside, or anywhere on the floor.
Both are provided at no up-front equipment cost; simple monthly terms are confirmed on your free review, and processing savings can help cover them.
Yes — both can run on a compliant dual-pricing or surcharge program.
Lowering what you pay to accept a card frees up money every month with no extra work and no new customers. The businesses that grow from there spend it on the three things that actually bring customers in: answering every call, a site that converts, and showing up on Google.
Free, no-obligation review — I’ll recommend the right equipment and show how your processing savings can cover it.
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