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# Compare uniCenta vs Clover

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> Detailed comparison between uniCenta and Clover. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | uniCenta | Clover |
| **Overall rating** | 5.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2 | 567 |
| **Starting Price** | £60,00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### uniCenta

Small to midsize retail, hospitality, mixed business owners, and specialty stores.

### Clover

Clover serves small to midsize businesses, including but not limited to quick-service restaurants, full-service restaurants, boutique retailers, service business and those looking to accept payments

## Key features

### uniCenta

- ACH Payment Processing
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Delivery Management
- Discount Management
- Employee Management
- Inventory Management
- Multi-Location
- Online Ordering
- Partial Payments
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Receipt Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Restaurant POS
- Sales Tax Management
- Separate Checks
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

### Clover

- ACH Payment Processing
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Delivery Management
- Discount Management
- Employee Management
- Inventory Management
- Multi-Location
- Online Ordering
- Partial Payments
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Receipt Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Restaurant POS
- Sales Tax Management
- Separate Checks
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View uniCenta Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/144894/unicenta)
- [View Clover Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/166759/clover)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/144894/166759/unicenta/vs/clover)

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