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SpotOn, Union, Tabit, Clover, and Square.

Official hardware and features on one page. We match the system to service style, then configure, install, and train on site. Qualified merchants can get hardware on a free placement program.

SpotOn 15" terminal restaurant POS with guest-facing display

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Comparison of SpotOn, Union, Tabit, Clover, and Square restaurant POS systems
SpotOnUnionTabitCloverSquare
Best forFull-service restaurantsBars and high-volume venuesMobile-first full serviceCounters, cafes, auto shopsCafes, trucks, first locations
Signature hardware15" terminal + HandheldUnion POS + iPhone tablesideTabit PADStation Duo + FlexTerminal + Handheld
TablesideSpotOn HandheldiPhone tablesideTabit PADClover FlexSquare Handheld
KitchenKitchen display systemKitchen display systemTabit KitchenPrinters / KDS appsKitchen display system
Online / guest paySpotOn Order (commission-free)Guest-led ordering with NFC pucksTabit OrderApp Market / Clover OnlineSquare Online
SpotOn 15" terminal with guest-facing display
SpotOn Handheld — 6.7-inch restaurant POS
SpotOn 10" terminal with mounted card reader
SpotOn self-service kiosk
SpotOn kitchen display system in a restaurant kitchen
SpotOn kitchen display system ticket screens

Restaurant management system

SpotOn

Flexible hardware that works for your restaurant — 15" or 10" terminals, Handheld, and kitchen display system.

SpotOn is a restaurant management system for full-service and multi-unit dining. Table layouts, advanced modifiers, check management, and hardware built for the dining room — including a blackout-proof offline mode.

Best for. Casual dining, fine dining, full-service, multi-unit

  • 15" terminal
  • SpotOn Handheld
  • 10" terminal
  • SpotOn Kiosk
  • Guest-facing display
  • Kitchen display system
  • 15" terminal — a 15.6" touchscreen POS, sleek and spill-proof, with an optional 7" guest-facing display
  • SpotOn Handheld — 6.7" display, IP67 (3 ft / 30 min), 5 ft drop rating, tap / dip / swipe tableside, up to 18-hour battery
  • SpotOn Kiosk — self-service ordering that syncs menus, 86s, and payments to the POS
  • Blackout-proof offline mode: stations stay connected and orders keep firing if internet drops
  • Fine-dining controls: courses, item notes, splits, and auto-gratuity
  • SpotOn Order — commission-free online ordering connected to the same menu
  • Tablet farm, gone — DoorDash, Uber Eats, and first-party orders fire into the POS, so you are not running a tablet for each app on the counter
  • SpotOn Teamwork — scheduling plus payroll data synced to Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, and more
  • Kitchen Display screens, loyalty, 90+ reports and preferred software integrations.
Ask about SpotOnFull SpotOn page
SpotOn 15" terminal on a cafe counter with guest-facing display
SpotOn at a cafe bar during service

Cafes, bakeries, and quick service

SpotOn Express

Intuitive POS. Faster lines.

SpotOn Restaurant Express is built for counter-service concepts — cafes, bakeries, and QSR. Simple enough to learn in minutes, with image-based ordering, one-tap tipping, and hardware that flies through a morning rush.

  • 15" terminal
  • Guest-facing display
  • SpotOn Handheld
  • Kiosk
  • Kitchen display system
  • Image-based POS with a category sidebar, photo buttons, and item search — orders in seconds
  • 7" guest-facing display so guests tip, pay, and take a digital receipt without slowing the line
  • One-tap tipping with percentage or dollar presets, plus custom and no-tip options
  • Automatic offline mode keeps stations, KDS, handhelds, printers, and kiosks connected
  • Commission-free online ordering through your site, Google, and app — plus third-party delivery without tablet re-entry
  • KDS ticket timers, kiosks for skip-the-line ordering, and the same 15" terminal / Handheld hardware family
  • Payroll and labor through SpotOn Teamwork — hours and tips flow to the provider you already use
Ask about SpotOn Express
Union POS in use at a bar
Union POS on iPhone for tableside service
Union NFC puck — tap here to start your order
Custom Union NFC puck printed with a venue logo
Union POS with guest-led menus on phones
Union running tab and digital drink menu

Hospitality operating system

Union

Great service starts here — the POS built exclusively for high-volume hospitality.

Union is a hospitality operating system for high-volume bars, nightlife, and venues. Guest-led ordering with NFC pucks, iPhone tableside for staff, 1,000+ open tabs with no lag, and a one-button shift close.

Best for. Bars, nightlife, music venues, high-volume hospitality

  • Union POS
  • Union Pocket
  • NFC pucks
  • Kitchen display system
  • Guest-led ordering with NFC pucks — guests tap, browse, order, and pay on their phone, no app download. Pucks can be custom-printed with the venue's logo.
  • Union Pocket — staff run the POS from an iPhone on the floor, with Tap to Pay and Scan to Pay. No extra card reader.
  • 1,000+ tabs with no lag, plus a one-button push to close the shift
  • Offline mode that continues to capture payments
  • Kitchen display system for the bar and the pass — tickets stay live, not on a wet chit
  • KitchenHub — DoorDash, Uber Eats, and first-party orders fire into the POS, so the tablet farm comes off the counter
  • Status loyalty — phone number in, points and VIPs inside Union, no extra app
  • Live 86 counts on items and modifiers, with inventory aligned to the floor
Ask about UnionFull Union page
Tabit PAD handheld POS
Tabit PAD in the official server holster
Tabit PAD order screen
Tabit Kitchen display tickets
Tabit Guest reservations and waitlist
Tabit Chef sales, labor, and food cost

Mobile-first full service

Tabit

Run the restaurant from the palm of your hand — Tabit PAD, Kitchen, Guest, and Chef.

Tabit is a MobileFirst restaurant platform: Tabit PAD as the handheld POS, Tabit Kitchen for FOH-to-BOH tickets, Tabit Guest for waitlist and reservations, and Tabit Chef for an owner view of sales, labor, and food cost.

Best for. Full-service restaurants that want tableside mobility first

  • Tabit PAD
  • Tabit Kitchen
  • Tabit Guest
  • Tabit Chef
  • Kiosk
  • Tabit PAD — a true handheld POS, not a shrunk terminal, with conversational ordering and modifiers in the flow of service
  • Tabit Kitchen — digital tickets from FOH to BOH, replacing wet or lost chits
  • Tabit Guest — waitlist, reservations, and table status in one command center
  • Tabit Chef — sales, labor, and food cost from a phone
  • Tabit Order — first-party takeout and delivery on the same menu
Ask about Tabit
Clover Station Duo POS with cash drawer and printer
Clover Flex handheld POS
Clover Mini countertop POS

Counter, cafe, hybrid, and auto

Clover

Station Duo and Flex — a dual-screen counter POS and a handheld that moves with the team.

Clover is a flexible POS platform for restaurants that also run retail, counters, or mixed concepts — and a strong terminal choice for auto shops. Station Duo keeps the line moving with two screens; Flex takes orders or payments on the floor.

Best for. Cafes, quick service, retail-restaurant hybrids, auto shops

  • Clover Station Duo
  • Clover Flex
  • Clover Mini
  • Clover Compact
  • Station Duo: 14" HD merchant screen and 8" customer-facing touchscreen — two screens are faster than one
  • Guests confirm the order, tip, redeem rewards, and pay on the customer display
  • Clover Flex — a handheld POS for tableside ordering, line-busting, and tap / dip / swipe
  • App Market for inventory, employees, online orders, and loyalty
  • Also installed at auto shops and service counters that need a reliable payment terminal
Ask about Clover
Square Terminal with built-in printer
Square Handheld for tableside orders and tap to pay
Square Register with customer display
Guest paying with Apple Pay on Square Register

Square for Restaurants

Square

Restaurant POS, payments, and hardware in one Square account.

Square for Restaurants is a straightforward way to take orders, fire the kitchen, and get paid — with Terminal, Handheld, Register, and kitchen display system hardware that staff can learn quickly.

Best for. Cafes, food trucks, first locations, simpler full-service

  • Square Terminal
  • Square Handheld
  • Square Register
  • Kitchen display system
  • Square for Restaurants software for tables, tickets, courses, and service templates
  • Square Terminal — counter or tableside selling with a built-in printer and tap, dip, and swipe
  • Square Handheld — a pocketable POS for tableside orders and payments
  • Kitchen display system to route tickets to prep and expo stations
  • Square Online ordering, invoices, and payroll in the same account
Ask about Square

Next step

See which system fits the floor.

We respond within one business day. Upload a statement if you have one — we will map the right platform, pricing, and whether you qualify for free hardware placement.

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