What are Clover's online ordering fees?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Clover includes online ordering on its restaurant software plans — Counter Service at about $59.95/month and Table Service at about $89.95/month — so there is no separate online-ordering subscription. The cost sits in card processing: online (card-not-present) orders run about 3.5% + 10¢ on clover.com, lower through a reseller on interchange-plus. For 0% commission and flat-fee online ordering, Menuthere starts at $17/month. Updated October 2026.
- Clover's restaurant plans are about $59.95/month (Counter Service) and $89.95/month (Table Service).
- Online ordering is included on those plans — there is no separate online-ordering fee.
- The real online cost is processing: card-not-present orders run about 3.5% + 10¢ on clover.com (lower via a reseller).
- Clover is sold through banks and resellers, so your exact rate and plan depend on who you buy from.
- Menuthere charges 0% commission and starts at $17/month, with no hardware to buy.
Flat-fee online ordering, 0% commission
Menuthere gives your restaurant its own ordering website, QR menu and dashboard with 0% commission on every order and a published flat price — no reseller quote. It runs on any phone or browser, so there is no Clover hardware to buy, and Lite and Pro include a 14-day free trial.
Does Clover charge a separate fee for online ordering?
No separate subscription. Online ordering comes bundled in Clover's restaurant software plans, so if you already pay for Counter Service (~$59.95/month) or Table Service (~$89.95/month), online ordering is part of it. The fee you feel is card processing on each online order, which is card-not-present and therefore charged at a higher rate than tapping a card in person.
| Clover | Menuthere | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant software | Counter ~$59.95/mo, Table ~$89.95/mo | Lite $17/mo, Pro $39/mo |
| Online ordering | Included in the plan | Included |
| Online card processing | ~3.5% + 10¢ on clover.com (lower via reseller) | Your own gateway's fee |
| Commission to the vendor | 0% (processing applies) | 0% |
| Hardware needed | Clover terminals ($49–$1,899) | None — any phone or browser |
| Pricing | Varies by bank/reseller | Published flat price |
How much is Clover's online card processing?
Online orders are card-not-present, so Clover charges them at about 3.5% + 10¢ on clover.com. If you buy Clover through a reseller on interchange-plus pricing, the effective rate is usually lower. Because Clover is sold via banks and merchant-service providers, there is no single published online rate for everyone — your contract decides it, so ask for the online (card-not-present) rate specifically, not just the in-person rate.
When is a flat-fee ordering tool cheaper than Clover?
If online orders are a big share of your sales, a percentage on every one adds up, and Clover hardware is a fixed cost whether or not you dine in. A flat-fee tool such as Menuthere charges 0% commission and a set monthly price, so the more you sell online the more you save versus a processing percentage. Keep Clover for the in-person till if you have one; use Menuthere for direct online orders.
Who this is a good fit for
- Small restaurants and cafés that want their own commission-free online ordering without buying Clover hardware.
- Owners who want a single published price instead of a reseller-quoted rate.
- Takeout-first and cloud kitchens that take most orders online.
Who this is not for
- Restaurants that want an all-in-one counter POS with Clover terminals and card readers — Clover's restaurant plans fit that.
- Owners already locked into a Clover merchant account who only need the included online ordering.
Common follow-up questions
Is Clover online ordering free?
It is included in Clover's restaurant software plans (about $59.95–$89.95/month), so there is no extra online-ordering subscription. You still pay card processing on each online order, about 3.5% + 10¢ on clover.com.
Does Clover take a commission on orders?
Clover does not take a percentage commission on your own online orders. The cost is card processing per order, which is higher for online card-not-present transactions than for in-person payments.
What is a cheaper alternative to Clover online ordering?
For commission-free online ordering with no hardware, Menuthere starts at $17/month with 0% commission and a published flat price. Lite and Pro include a 14-day free trial.
Why does Clover's price vary?
Clover is sold through banks and resellers, so your plan price and processing rate depend on the provider you sign with. Always confirm the online (card-not-present) rate in your contract.
Read next
Sources (3)
- Clover POS pricing breakdown (2026), UpMenu, read 25 October 2026
- Clover online ordering: what's included and fees, NextDoor Payments, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission, from $17/mo, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026