Linga is one of the newest processing systems. It is modern, sleek, fast, and secure. Labeling itself a ROS, as opposed to a POS, is specifically designed with restaurants in mind. Pizza places, coffee shops, fine dining, and more. Almost all dining establishments can benefit from the customization, table layouts, menu displays, and many other streamlining features. In some cases, Linga’s equipment maybe for lack of a better word, be “over the top” for a “micro business.” Their features are extensive and very helpful, but if you need a very basic and simple system you may be able to get the product you are looking to use for less.
For what you get, this system will be worth every cent.
While Linga systems cover a specific market, Clover is a more vastly applicable system. This POS system can be used for all types of processing locations. Nail salons, hairdressers, contractors, deli’s, nightclubs, bars, ice creams shops, and more can use many of Clover’s intuitive devices. Clover devices can be as small as a handheld cube or as large as an entire cash register. Clovers best feature is its flexibility. Clover systems run on applications. You can download these applications to get only what your business needs.
This comes with pros and cons. The applications keep your prices low, but they are also third-party. This means their quality can be hit or miss with no guarantee from Clover. Clover is generally a more affordable option. Again, it of course depends on how intricate or simple you want your system to be, and how many locations you have. Turnkey is a licensed reseller of Clover products and can help you get a great rate.
Square & Toast Systems:
Square is a very well known name brand. It does come with a cost. Square operates a little differently than the previously mentioned POS systems. Square’s claim to fame is it’s lack of a monthly fee. You don’t have to pay for your processing in a flat monthly rate at all. You also don’t have to sign a contract. This works best for mobile businesses. Square shares the flexibility of Clover but with contractors in mind. You can plug a square device right into your phone. It can be used at fairs, conventions and many other things that don’t allow for a sit down storefront. Square makes it’s money through the credit transactions processed. As of writing this, Square takes 2.6% of every transaction plus a flat .10 cents. This makes Square more friendly toward micro-transaction businesses.
Overall, we at Turnkey feel Linga is the most up and coming multifaceted system. It can handle everything you throw at it. If you are not in the restaurant business, Clover is the best choice for you. The apps create a very versatile system applicable to all types of retail and service locations, without taking large chunks of your transactions in fees.
