Introduction
Back in the day, before advanced POS systems stole the spotlight, the retail and restaurant industry relied on manual processes, which often led to issues like long waiting times, operational hiccups, and limited insights into customer preferences. But with the arrival of advanced POS systems, we’ve entered a new era. These systems not only make transactions smoother but also provide businesses with valuable data for smart decision-making, ultimately raising the bar for customer satisfaction.
In this page, we embark on an in-depth comparison between Odoo and Clover POS, another prominent player in the POS app market. Our objective is to highlight the unique features and capabilities of each of these solutions.
To offer a comprehensive comparison of several POS solutions, we’ve done the exercise for some of the most renowned ones: Odoo, Oracle Micros, Shopify POS, NCR POS, SAP Customer Checkout, Square, Clover, and Lightspeed. We’ve compiled a table that outlines key features essential to any POS platform, along with integrated business management tools that enhance point of sale functionality. Happy reading!
Odoo
Created to disrupt the enterprise world and finally provide a software that covers complex needs with simplicity, Odoo has become one of the most popular business solutions. With more than 82 business apps fully integrated and thousands of community modules, the open-source software caters to every sector and company size, making it a major player in the market. The Belgian software counts more than 20,000 downloads per day, making it the most installed app suite and a direct competitor to companies like Netsuite, Shopify, PrestaShop and Microsoft.
12 million +
users
44,000 +
integrated apps
1 to 6 weeks
to be implemented
3,600 +
employees
Clover POS
Clover is a POS system launched in April 2012, swiftly acquired by First Data Corporation after two years of operation. With First Data, Clover introduced popular hardware solutions like Clover Station, a comprehensive POS terminal that simplifies payment processing and business management for retailers, and Clover Go, a mobile card reader that pairs with smartphones, allowing businesses to accept payments on the go. These innovations helped Clover win a substantial market share, processing over $200 billion in transactions in 2022. In 2019, First Data itself was acquired by Fiserv, but Clover continues to operate independently as a subsidiary, remaining a prominent player in the POS industry.
"A POS system designed to make things easy. "
9 million+
users
600 +
integrated apps
1 to 3 months
to be implemented
1,000 +
employees
Features Comparison
Payments & Checkout
Odoo
Clover POS
Payment Handling
Cash Handling
Credit/Debit Card
Mobile Payment
Digital Wallet
Gift Card
Contactless/NFC Payments
Scan to Pay (QR on Display)
Tap to pay
Deposit/Layaway
Buy Now, Pay Later
Multi-Currency Support
Currency Conversion
Currency Rounding
Invoicing & Order Handling
Invoicing Capabilities
Late Invoicing
Invoice Customer Generation
Parallel Order
Sell on the Move
Counter-Scale Integration
Subscriptions Support
Cross-session Selling
Receipt & Customer
Digital and Physical Receipt
Customizable Receipts
Split Tender
Tips Management
Discount Management
Cross-Selling and Upselling
Accounting
Accounting Integration
Add-on
Customer Account Balance
Add-on
Support for Compound Taxes
Support for Eco-taxes
Support for Recupel
Support for BEBAT
Tax Reporting Capability
Detailed Tax Statement
Integrated Tax Calculations
Tax Exemption
Tax Reconciliation
Real Time Consolidation
Fiscal Positions
Add-on
Products
Odoo
Clover POS
Product Information & Organization
Product Category
Product Search and Filter
Product Attribute/Variant
Unit of Measurement
Large Product Range
Product Image and Gallery
Import/Export of Product Data
Bulk Product Editing/Updating
Barcode Generation
Barcode Scanning
Dynamic Barcodes
Seasonal Inventory
Kits Management
Multi-location pricing
Product Configurator
Pricing and Promotions
Price List
Discount/ Promotional Pricing
Bundle Pricing
Inventory Management
Inventory Tracking and Status
Automated Inventory
Multi-warehouse Inventory
Lots / Serial Numbers
SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
Inventory Transfer and Allocation
Low Inventory Alert System
Stock Replenishment Alerts
Procurement Management
Procurement Visibility
Employee Management
Odoo
Clover POS
Attendance & Time Management
Employee Time Clock
Scheduling & Roster
Switch Employee Session
Access & Permissions
Role-Based Access Control
Employee Access Control
Performance & Target Setting
Sales Targets Management
Employee Performance Metrics
Additional Features
Session History
Task Assignment Pricing Options
Chatter
Employee Training
Sales Commission
Add-on
Payroll Integration
Add-on
HR Integration
Add-on
Store Management
Odoo
Clover POS
Order & Cashier Operations
Order History Tracking
Online Order
E-commerce Integration
Delivery Management
Ship Later (delivery)
Cashier Account
Customer Experience
Custom Storefront Appearance
Multilingual Storefront
Return Management
Exchange Management
Community module
Additional Features
B2B Quote
Click-and-Collect
Warehouse Preparation Display
Self-checkout Systems
Inventory Visibility Across Stores
Real-Time Stock Updates
Store Traffic Analytics
Add-on
Digital Signage Integration
Add-on
Multistore Management
Mobile POS
Restaurant Management
Odoo
Clover POS
Table Management
Floor plans
Table Transfer
Online Table Booking
Wait List Management
Add-on
Table Status Tracking
Split Bill Capability
Order Management
Delayed Order Processing
Takeout & Delivery
Online Ordering System
Order Status Updates
Bar Tabs
Order Queues
Kitchen Order Tickets
Preparation Status Display
Menu Management
Digital Menu Management
Add-on
Customizable Menu
Add-on
QR Code Menu
Add-on
Menu Deals
Seasonal Menu Rotation
Kitchen Management
Kitchen Printing System
Kitchen Display
Ingredient Tracking
Add-on
Customer Self-service
Self-Order Kiosks
Add-on
Self Order at Table
Add-on
Self Payment at Table
Additional Features
Food Allergen Alerts
Add-on
Integration w/ Food Delivery Platforms
Customer & Loyalty
Odoo
Clover POS
Customer Management
Customer Details Management
Customer Interaction History
Business Customer Handling
Customer Contact Tools
Customer Tagging
Customer Receivable/Credit Limit
Pop-Up Notes (Customer Details)
Marketing Preference
Add-on
Customer Engagement and Communication
Custom Promotional Messaging
Customer Insight & Analytics
Customer Segmentation
Add-on
Personalized Campaigns
Add-on
Birthday Reminders/Discount
Community module
Add-on
Omnichannel Experience
Feedback Collection
Customer Satisfaction Tracking
Loyalty & Rewards Programs
Loyalty Card Management
VIP or Membership Programs
Loyalty and Discount Program
Coupon Management
Loyalty/Discount Usage Limit
Discount Validity Period
Reporting & Analytics
Odoo
Clover POS
Sales & Revenue Reporting
Real-Time Sales Data
Sales Reports
Cash Flow Reports
Revenue Trend Analysis
Time-Based Sales Reports
Gross Margin Reports
Inventory & Product Analytics
Inventory Reports
Product Performance Reports
Inventory Turnover Reports
Category-Wise Sales Reports
Transactional Reporting
Session Reports
Discount Reports
Refund & Returns Reports
Operational Analytics
Cash Control Reports
Employee Performance Reports
Peak Hours Identification
Dashboard & Customization
Dashboard Overview
Custom Reports
KPI Tracking
Predictive Analytics
Data Export/Import Capability
Customer Insights
Customer Behavior Reports
Customer Segmentation Reports
Loyalty Program Reports
Hardware Integration
Odoo
Clover POS
Device Compatibility
Desktop Support
Tablet Support
Mobile Device Support
Touch Screen Compatibility
Peripheral Integration
Barcode Scanner Support
Receipt Printer Integration
Cash Drawer Integration
Customer Display
Card Reader/EMV Reader
Mobile Card Reader Support
Weighing Scale Integration
Kitchen Printer
Employee Login Card/RFID Tag
Hardware Management
Multiple Device Support
Compliance & Security
Odoo
Clover POS
Application and Data Security
SOC 1
ISAE3402 SOC 1 Type I, SOC 2 Type I, ISAE3402 SOC 1 Type II & SOC 2 Type II
N/A
PCI DSS
Additional Features
Multi-Factor Authentication
User Access Control
Data Backup and Recovery
Integration Ecosystem
Odoo
Clover POS
General
eCommerce Integration
Repairs Integration
Marketing Integration
Payment Processors
Adyen
Vantiv (US & Canada)
Ingenico (BENELUX)
Stripe
Six
Worldline
RazorPay
Paytm UPI
3C Payment
Elavon
Customer Loyalty Programs
Gift-it
Loke
TapMango
One4Later
Ritual
Paytronix Loyalty
Pej Loyalty
Ordering and Delivery Part. 1
QikServe
Aigens
Beverage Ordering Service
Bluedot
Call2Kitchen
Deliverect
xDine
Grubhub Marketplace (USA)
itsaCheckmate
Olo
Bite
Bopple
UberEats
DoorDash
Add-on
Skip The Dishes
Add-on
Grubhub
Add-on
Deliveroo
Add-on
doshii
Hey You
The Ordering.App
Loke
Ordering and Delivery Part. 2
MOBI
Mr Yum
Order Up!
Postmates
Add-on
Ritual
me&u
Chowly
Restaurant Management
Fresh
QSR Automations Inc.
Now Book It
Menuu
OpenTable
Peachworks
Restaurant 365
SEVENROOMS
TableCheck
Tacit
Tapin2
Yellow Dog Inventory
Usability, Pricing & Conditions
Odoo
Clover POS
Usability
Ease of Setup
8.9/10
7.8/10
Ease of Use
8.6/10
8.4/10
Meets Requirements
8.6/10
8.0/10
Works offline
User Satisfaction
Ratings on g2Crowd
4.3/5
3.8/5
Ratings on GetApp
4.1/5
3.9/5
Ratings on Capterra
4.1/5
3.9/5
Pricing & Conditions
Pricing
Free
From $60 per month up to $310
Free Plan
Free Trial
Quality of Support
7.2/10
7.3/10
Open-Source
Hosting Mode
On-premise/Cloud
Cloud
