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Clover vs Square for a consignment store

Both ring up consigned items well, and neither tracks consignors on its own. The real differences are how you buy them, what they cost to run and a few details that matter for resale.

Clover Square
How you get it
From Clover, or through a bank or payment company that resells it
Sign up online and buy hardware from Square or a retailer
Software
A monthly plan, set by Clover or your reseller
A free plan, with paid plans for more retail features
Card fees
Set by Clover or whoever sold it to you
Square’s published rates
Contract
Depends on the seller; read the processing agreement
No long-term contract
Counter hardware
All-in-one Clover devices: Station, Mini, Flex
Square Register, Terminal, or a reader with a phone or tablet
Sizes and colors
Item groups with options
Item variations; in Consignia each one is its own item
Item photos
Not on Clover’s item records; Consignia keeps up to six per item
Stored on the item; photos added in Consignia go to Square too
Tracking consignors
Not built in; Consignia adds it
Not built in; Consignia adds it
Paying for Consignia
On your Clover bill after the 14-day trial
A subscription online after the trial, no card to start

Plans, rates and hardware change, and Clover’s depend on who sells it to you. Check current terms before you buy.

Clover suits you if

  • Your bank or payment company already offers it with a rate you like
  • You want sturdy all-in-one devices at the counter
  • You want apps from the Clover App Market
How consignment works on Clover

Square suits you if

  • You’re opening soon and want to sign up today
  • You prefer published rates and no contract
  • Photos and sizes on each item matter to you
Consignment for Square

Clover or Square questions

Something else? Ask us.

Which is cheaper for a consignment store?

It depends on your sales and the rate you’re offered. Compare Square’s published rates with a written Clover quote that includes the software plan, the hardware and any contract terms.

Does Consignia work the same on both?

Yes. Sales split by vendor, booth rent, payout runs, markdowns, statements and the vendor portal are the same. The differences come from the register: Square returns arrive as their own orders, and photos also go onto your Square items.

Do I need a dedicated consignment POS instead?

Not with Consignia: Clover or Square runs the register and Consignia tracks consignors. Dedicated consignment systems replace the register entirely, which suits some stores; it’s a bigger switch.

I already have one of them. Should I switch?

Usually not. Both handle consignment equally well with Consignia, so keep the register your staff know and the rates you already have.

Coming soon to Clover and Square

Email us and we’ll tell you the day it’s ready. Every store starts with a 14-day free trial.

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