The right choice depends on where your business is today—and where you want it to be tomorrow.
Built for different approaches.
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Integrated payments with operational flexibility
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CLOVER
Compact countertop terminal on Clover’s Starter software plan. In-person processing 2.6% + 10¢.
Or $349 upfront. The entry point – one compact device and the software basics.
Station Duo (14″ + 8″ customer display) with cash drawer, on Retail Growth software – adds loyalty, gift cards, shift management. Or $1,899 upfront + $84.95/mo software. Processing 2.3% + 10¢.
Adds a Flex handheld to the Station Duo setup, same Retail Growth software. Or $2,648 upfront + $104.90/mo software. Processing 2.3% + 10¢.
NOVA — one price. all features included.
Why does NOVA Integrated cost less? Through our partnership with Propelr, we’re able to pass along $40/month in software savings to retailers who choose our integrated payment solution.
Same complete platform, every feature on — you pair it with the merchant partner of your choice.
10-day free trial · no credit card
Clover bundles & pricing per clover.com/pricing/retail (subscription vs. one-time purchase options), checked July 22, 2026. NOVA plan facts from novapointofsale.com/pricing.
NOVA
BUILT TO RUN & GROW
NOVA helps retailers operate more efficiently and grow with confidence by bringing POS, operations, customers, employees, reporting, and payments together in one connected platform.
Drive profitable growth with customer insights, performance-based commissions, flexible pricing controls, product incentives, and integrated payments.
Get onboarding, training, and responsive support from a team who understands both retail and software to keep your business growing.
Monitor sales, inventory, employees, and performance with real-time dashboards, alerts, mobile access, and multi-location visibility.
Track performance, automate commissions, manage payroll, assign permissions, and motivate smarter selling with customizable incentives.
Connect purchase history, Smart CRM, loyalty, targeted marketing, and appointments to create more personalized customer experiences.
Access real-time KPIs, profitability reports, inventory analytics, purchasing insights, and operational reporting.
Clover gives retailers flexibility through an extensive app marketplace. NOVA takes a different approach by delivering the capabilities specialty retailers need in one connected platform.
Switching to NOVA is easier than you may think. Our team guides you through implementation, carefully migrates your data, and helps you go live with minimal disruption to your business.
A NOVA retail expert plans the move with you.
Catalog, customers, and history mapped item by item.
Go live without closing the doors.
10 days free · no credit card required
Your switch is guided end to end — guided implementation, data migration, and minimal downtime, with a NOVA retail expert working the move with you. Exactly what transfers depends on your catalog and setup. We map it together, item by item, before you commit to anything.
Yes. Try NOVA 10 days free, no credit card, cancel anytime, no questions asked.
No. Choose the payment option that works best for your business. With NOVA Basic, you can keep your preferred payment processor. Or choose NOVA Integrated to combine your POS and payments in one solution while saving $40/month on your software subscription.
Clover’s published retail bundles run $16 to $240 per device per month on 36-month subscription terms (or $349 to $2,648 upfront, plus $84.95 to $104.90/mo software on the Station systems), with in-person processing from 2.3% + 10¢. Each additional register is its own bundle, so cost scales with every device you add. Figures per clover.com/pricing/retail, July 2026.
AI has incredible potential, but it starts with clean, connected data. NOVA brings your inventory, customers, employees, reporting, and payments together in one platform, creating the foundation for meaningful AI-powered insights as our AI capabilities continue to evolve.
Clover is a solid choice for retailers looking for a platform built around dedicated Clover hardware and integrated payment processing.
NOVA is designed for specialty retailers who want one connected platform that brings together inventory, customers, employees, reporting, and payments—without relying on multiple apps to run their business. NOVA helps you streamline operations, increase profitability, and scale with confidence.
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