Compare features, hardware, pricing, and reviews for both systems to see which fits your music store best.
Last updated: September 2026
Clover pairs sleek countertop and handheld hardware with an App Market full of add-ons.
Music Shop 360 is designed around music retail, with built-in tools for rentals, repairs, and trade-ins. Here’s where each point of sale (POS) system fits.
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Clover supports recurring payments, but it doesn’t have rental contracts, rent-to-own terms, or instrument assignments. Music Shop 360 ties each rental to a contract and a serial number, then bills and reminds customers automatically.
Clover has no built-in repair tracking, so stores manage jobs in a separate app or on paper. Music Shop 360’s work order feature assigns technicians, tracks each job’s progress, and texts customers when instruments are ready.
Clover can integrate with an existing online store and offers a new storefront as an optional add-on. It has no direct Reverb integration, though. Music Shop 360 keeps its website, in-store inventory, and Reverb listings connected in one system.
Clover combines payment processing, retail software, and a range of countertop and handheld devices. Its full POS systems use Clover hardware, while Clover Go works with compatible phones and tablets. Pricing varies by hardware, software plan, and provider.
Clover holds a 3.8 out of 5 rating from 581 Capterra reviews as of September 2026.
Music Shop 360 combines rentals, repairs, inventory, and e-commerce in one cloud-based system for music retailers. Plans start at $99 per month billed annually. In-store rental tracking, work orders, and trade-ins are included in higher-tier plans. Configure your setup with the Build and Price tool.
Music Shop 360
Clover
Manage your store from anywhere — no local server or desktop dependency required.
Accept credit, debit, and mobile payments securely at the point of sale.
Monitor sales trends and store performance with built-in reporting tools.
Manage inventory, sales, and reporting across multiple store locations from one system.
Sell instruments and accessories online with inventory that stays in sync automatically.
Track individual instruments by serial number for accurate inventory, warranty records, and ownership history.
Create and manage rental contracts, recurring payments, and return tracking for students and schools.
Charge customers for recurring instrument rental fees on a set schedule, automatically.
Process school band and orchestra rentals online, with sign-ups and contracts handled in one place.
Track instrument repairs and service jobs from customer dropoff to pickup.
Accept used instruments as trade-ins and apply their value toward new purchases.
Track gear you sell on a customer's behalf, calculate each consignor's share, and record every payout.
Add new products from built-in music vendor catalogs with current product and pricing details.
List and manage your instrument inventory on Reverb without duplicate data entry.
Connect your lesson management platform to keep student scheduling and billing in sync with your store.
Schedule music lessons and classes, assign instructors, and manage student rosters from your POS.
Reach customers with targeted promotions, automated campaigns, and review requests — built into your POS.
Reward repeat customers with points and perks tied to their purchase history.
Music Shop 360
Clover
Manage your store from anywhere — no local server or desktop dependency required.
Accept credit, debit, and mobile payments securely at the point of sale.
Monitor sales trends and store performance with built-in reporting tools.
Manage inventory, sales, and reporting across multiple store locations from one system.
Sell instruments and accessories online with inventory that stays in sync automatically.
Track individual instruments by serial number for accurate inventory, warranty records, and ownership history.
Create and manage rental contracts, recurring payments, and return tracking for students and schools.
Charge customers for recurring instrument rental fees on a set schedule, automatically.
Process school band and orchestra rentals online, with sign-ups and contracts handled in one place.
Track instrument repairs and service jobs from customer dropoff to pickup.
Accept used instruments as trade-ins and apply their value toward new purchases.
Track gear you sell on a customer's behalf, calculate each consignor's share, and record every payout.
Add new products from built-in music vendor catalogs with current product and pricing details.
List and manage your instrument inventory on Reverb without duplicate data entry.
Connect your lesson management platform to keep student scheduling and billing in sync with your store.
Schedule music lessons and classes, assign instructors, and manage student rosters from your POS.
Reach customers with targeted promotions, automated campaigns, and review requests — built into your POS.
Reward repeat customers with points and perks tied to their purchase history.
Clover works well for quick checkout and mobile payments, especially with its handheld devices. It wasn’t built for music retail, so rentals, repairs, and trade-ins require workarounds or extra apps. Music Shop 360 builds those workflows into one system.
Clover offers recurring payments, but it doesn’t include rental contracts or rent-to-own terms. Music Shop 360 manages rental contracts, rent-to-own options, due-date reminders, and online school rentals.
Clover hardware can’t be used with an unrelated payment processor. Clover is sold directly and through banks and other service providers. Processing rates, contract terms, and termination fees can vary depending on where you buy it.
Clover’s total cost depends on the hardware, software plan, payment processing, and provider you choose. Its current direct hardware promotion requires a three-year contract. Contract terms and termination fees vary among Clover providers.
Music Shop 360 starts at $99 per month billed annually. See pricing for plan details.
Clover doesn’t include a native work order module for instrument repairs. Music Shop 360’s work order feature tracks each repair, assigns a technician, and updates customers by text.
Clover has no direct Reverb integration. Music Shop 360 connects to Reverb directly, so listings pull from your in-store inventory.
Yes. A dedicated onboarding and data migration team handles the move from Clover to Music Shop 360. Clover devices are tied to the Clover platform, so confirm replacement hardware with our team during onboarding.
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