Square often fits fast, flexible activation.
Square often fits merchants who want fast activation, flexible devices, and a straightforward software ecosystem.
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Square or Clover Before AI
Choose the payment solution first, then add AI around it.
Choose the payment solution that best fits your checkout workflow first, then add AI around the calls, messages, scheduling, and follow-up that surround those payments.
Clover often fits POS-centered workflows.
Clover often fits merchants who want POS bundles, vertical-specific workflows, and broader reseller-supported activation.