Which type of POS does your business need?
A fixed checkout, payments away from the counter and a kitchen order flow call for different configurations. Start with one normal sale and one difficult sale, such as a refund or a modified order. Ask each provider to demonstrate those same tasks before comparing proposals.
- Countertop setup: review screen space, customer-facing payment access, receipt printing and room for accessories.
- Handheld setup: prioritize where staff will use it; check coverage, charging, receipt options and the fallback when a connection is unavailable.
- Restaurant setup: demonstrate modifiers, kitchen routing, split payments and end-of-shift tasks in the proposed software.
- Retail or service setup: test your actual product, appointment or invoice workflow; do not assume payment acceptance includes those tools.
Clover, Square, SkyTab, Valor and PAX: what to compare
These are different starting points, not interchangeable packages. Manufacturer descriptions explain the device format; your proposal must confirm the exact model, software plan, payment arrangement and included accessories. Availability and compatibility are checked for your business before equipment is ordered. Payment processing differs too: for Clover and the other terminals Infinity Pay provides, processing is through Tekcard, while Square and SkyTab by Shift4 process payments under their own agreements, pricing and terms.
- Clover: Station Duo provides a customer-facing second screen; Mini is a compact countertop format and Flex is handheld. Choose the software plan as carefully as the device.
- Square: Register has a second screen that faces the customer, Terminal is an all-in-one device with a built-in receipt printer and Handheld moves with staff. We set Square up and support it; Square processes the payments and sets its hardware pricing and terms.
- SkyTab by Shift4: a restaurant POS platform with workstation and mobile ordering/payment options. Review the restaurant workflow and available integrations as a complete package; payments run under Shift4's own agreements.
- Valor VP800: a dual-screen payment terminal to evaluate when staff and customers need separate displays. Confirm the business software and accessories required for your workflow.
- PAX A920 Pro: a mobile terminal format with a built-in printer. Confirm the hardware generation, payment application, connectivity and supported business functions.
Clover, Square and SkyTab side by side
Three platforms we set up and support, compared by what changes your working day: who each one suits, the device formats, who processes your card payments and what our team configures. Valor and PAX terminals are reviewed separately and use Tekcard processing.
| Feature | Clover | Square | SkyTab by Shift4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Restaurants, cafés, retail and salons | Cafés, shops, pop-ups and appointment businesses | Full-service restaurants and bars |
| Device formats | Countertop Station Duo, compact Mini, handheld Flex and Kiosk | Register with a customer-facing screen, all-in-one Terminal and Handheld | Restaurant workstation and handheld devices for ordering and paying at the table |
| Who processes card payments | Tekcard, through Infinity Pay | Square, under Square’s own agreement and pricing | Shift4, under Shift4’s own agreements |
| What our team sets up | Equipment choice, menu or catalog, modifiers, printer routing and staff permissions | Help with account setup and hardware, items, taxes and staff permissions | Menu, courses, kitchen routing, handhelds and staff permissions |
| Training and support | Walkthrough of the agreed setup for your staff; ongoing help in English, Russian, Spanish, Tajik and Uzbek | Walkthrough of the agreed setup for your staff; ongoing help in English, Russian, Spanish, Tajik and Uzbek | Walkthrough of the agreed setup for your staff; ongoing help in English, Russian, Spanish, Tajik and Uzbek |
| Business website | Included with the Infinity Pay service | Included with the Infinity Pay service | Included with the Infinity Pay service |
Hardware models, software plans, pricing and terms come from each platform and are confirmed in your proposal before you decide. Clover, Square and SkyTab are trademarks of their respective owners.
Will your current apps and accessories work?
Confirm the exact connection, not just the brand name. Clover documents different capabilities and supported devices by service plan, while Square and SkyTab each maintain their own app and integration directories. A listing is a starting point for verification, not proof that every feature works in your account. We review the proposed combination before agreeing on integration work.
- Name each app, printer, scanner or other accessory and its model or version.
- Describe the data that must move: items, modifiers, orders, stock levels or reports; specify the direction of each sync.
- Confirm required subscriptions, responsible vendors, extra charges and what staff must still do manually.
- Agree on a sample workflow to test before changeover, including a failed connection or unavailable item.
How much does the complete POS setup cost?
Compare the same equipment count, software features and payment activity over the same period. Add processing charges, recurring software, equipment payments and third-party subscriptions; list installation, purchase and exit costs separately. Ask whether equipment is purchased, leased or supplied under program conditions, who owns it and what happens if service ends. On Square or SkyTab, processing charges come from that platform's own agreement, so compare them on the same basis. A lower device price alone does not identify the lower total cost.
POS transition checklist: before you switch
Do not assume your current equipment, app subscriptions or data will transfer. Infinity Pay reviews what can be retained and helps configure the agreed catalog or menu, settings and staff access. Agree on the changeover plan after compatibility is checked; no fixed migration time or uninterrupted service is promised.
- Inventory the devices, software, current contract and information you need to retain.
- Confirm supported exports and imports, and who will verify item names, prices and configuration.
- Test sales, receipts, refunds, permissions and required integrations in the agreed setup.
- Train the people who open, operate and close the business; document support contacts and a fallback plan.
- Agree when to switch and how to retain access to old records before cancelling the existing service.