Yakuma vs Clover
SMB POS locked into Clover's proprietary hardware and Fiserv payment processing.
See the complete breakdown of how Yakuma compares to Clover across every dimension that matters for your business.
Complete Feature Comparison
| Dimension | Clover | Yakuma |
|---|---|---|
| Target market | Small to medium businesses with simple POS needs. | Enterprise-grade solution for chains and franchises, scalable from 1 to 5,000+ locations. |
| Hardware freedom | Requires Clover's proprietary hardware. Must use Clover Station, Mini, Flex, or Go devices. | Works on any Windows PC (any version). Complete hardware freedom. |
| Payment processor lock-in | Locked into Fiserv/First Data payment processing. Cannot choose your own processor. | 100% payment processor agnostic. Use any acquirer, negotiate rates directly, switch anytime. |
| Customization | App marketplace with third-party add-ons. Deep customization requires expensive development. | Unlimited custom development included. Build any workflow, screen, integration, or automation. |
| Multi-location management | Basic multi-location features. Limited centralized control for larger chains. | Full multi-country, multi-brand, franchise governance with centralized catalogs and per-store overrides. |
| Countries & compliance | Primarily US market. Limited international fiscalization support. | 20+ countries with full fiscal compliance (VERIFACTU, ZATCA, EU VAT, LATAM requirements). |
| Native apps | Standard Clover apps only. No custom native app development. | 100% custom native apps for iOS and Android. Hybrid apps available for complex implementations. |
| Smart-watch & Smart-TV apps | Not available. | Native apps for Apple Watch, WearOS, and Smart-TV displays for kitchen screens and digital signage. |
| Source code protection | No source code access. Complete dependency on Clover/Fiserv with no exit strategy. | Full source code deposited with a public notary, ensuring business continuity and vendor independence. |
| ERP/CRM integration | Limited integrations, primarily through third-party apps with variable quality. | 100% ERP/CRM agnostic with native integrations: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Salesforce, any system. |
| Operating systems | Android only, exclusively on Clover-branded devices. | POS runs on any Windows version. Apps run on iOS, Android, watchOS, tvOS, and web browsers. |
Why Choose Yakuma Over Clover
Global by Design
Unlike Clover, Yakuma was built from day one for multi-country operations with different taxes, currencies, languages, and fiscal requirements.
Deep Customization
Build your own workflows with scripting and configuration. Don't wait for vendor roadmaps to get the features your business needs.
No Vendor Lock-in
Choose your own hardware, payment providers, and integrations. Yakuma works with what you have, not what we sell.
Multi-Sector Platform
Retail, restaurants, salons, tickets, and more on a single platform. No need for separate systems for different business types.
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