Restaurant POS Comparison

TackOn Table vs Clover – The Better POS for Restaurants

Clover is a popular POS for general retail and small businesses. TackOn Table is purpose-built for cafés, food trucks, and restaurants—so menus, modifiers, KDS, and multi-location reporting feel effortless. Use this side-by-side comparison to choose the right platform for your front-of-house and back-of-house.

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At-a-Glance Comparison

Category TackOn Table Clover
Restaurant-Focused Design Built for cafés, trucks, FSR & QSR ⚠️ Broad SMB focus; retail-heavy
Hardware Flexibility Use your own tablets/peripherals or ours Primarily Clover-branded hardware ecosystem
Offline Mode Orders & payments continue; auto-sync on reconnect ⚠️ Limited depending on setup
Menu & Modifiers Deep restaurant modifiers, combos, dayparts ⚠️ Solid basics; may require apps for depth
Kitchen Display System (KDS) Native KDS; real-time routing & status ⚠️ App-dependent
Payments & Fees Transparent processing with custom rates ⚠️ Fixed or bundled rates vary by plan
Contracts Month-to-month; no long-term lock-ins ⚠️ Term commitments may apply (plans/hardware)
Multi-Location Reporting Included, real-time cross-store dashboard ⚠️ Varies; add-ons/app marketplace
Support 24/7 human support + onboarding ⚠️ Support levels vary by plan

Notes: Capability and pricing can vary by configuration, plan, region, and third-party add-ons. Always verify current terms with each provider.

Why Restaurants Switch from Clover

  • Made for restaurants: FOH/BOH flows, KDS, modifiers, and table/drive-thru flows by default.
  • Open hardware options: Avoid being locked to proprietary devices.
  • Transparent payments: Competitive rates; no surprise add-on fees.
  • Scale with ease: One cloud dashboard for multiple trucks/locations.
  • Real people, real help: 24/7 support and guided onboarding.
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Migrate in Days, Not Months

  • CSV menu & item import
  • Quick device setup (use your tablets or ours)
  • KDS + receipt printers ready out-of-the-box
  • Training videos + live onboarding
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“We started on Clover because it was everywhere. As soon as we added a food truck and weekend pop-ups, we outgrew it. TackOn Table gave us faster checkout, better modifiers, and a real KDS—without buying all-new hardware.”
— Priya, Owner, Roasted & Rolled, Dallas TX

Who Should Choose Clover?

General retail or mixed-use shops that don’t need deep restaurant workflows.

  • Primarily retail with a small café component
  • Minimal modifiers or kitchen routing
  • Comfortable with proprietary hardware

Who Thrives on TackOn Table?

Restaurants that live on speed and accuracy—from cafés to FSR/QSR and trucks.

  • Menus with modifiers, combos, and dayparts
  • KDS, expo, and FOH/BOH synchronization
  • Multi-location, events, or pop-ups

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