Oden POS vs Clip

Do you need a full POS or just a payment terminal? We explain the difference and when each option is best (spoiler: they are often complementary, not competitors).

Updated May 2026. Based on both products' public plans.

Short version

  • Clip is a payment terminal: a card reader connected to your phone for charging customers. It does not manage menu, tables, or orders - it only processes payments.
  • Oden POS is the complete system: it manages menu, tables, orders, kitchen, staff, invoicing, and reports. For payments, it accepts cash and connects with Clip or any other terminal.
  • Many restaurants use both: Oden POS to run the restaurant, Clip (or another terminal) to process card payments. You do not have to choose.

Side-by-side comparison

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FeatureOden POSClip
Menu and category management
Catálogo básico
Mobile ordering for waiters
Real-time table management
KDS (kitchen display screen)
Dish routing by station
Bill splitting (by seat, item, even shares)
Modifiers and notes per dish
Básicos
Staff management with PIN and roles
Integrated loyalty and discounts
Card processing (credit/debit)
Clip is the terminal, and Oden integrates it
Via external terminal (Clip included)
Cash acceptance
Manual, no detailed reports
CFDI 4.0 invoicing
Manual / por correo
QR receipts for self-invoicing
Star / Epson thermal printers
Basic proprietary thermal printer
Real-time sales reports
Only on processed payments
Online orders / QR menu
Monthly price
$89 Basic or $599 Pro/mo VAT includedSin mensualidad
Transaction fee
Clip charges per processed transaction; 0% terminals require a plan
Zero (we don't process payments)3.6% + VAT per card transaction
Works offline
Only when connected to the card reader
Compatible with other terminals (BBVA, Stripe, etc.)

When to choose Oden POS

  • You run a restaurant with servers, kitchen, and tables (not just a stand)
  • You need mobile ordering, kitchen routing, and bill splitting
  • You want CFDI invoicing and detailed reports
  • You will accept cash plus card payments (Oden records both)
  • You want to keep your current payment terminal (Clip, BBVA, Stripe, etc.)

When to choose Clip

  • You sell from a stand / food truck with no servers or tables
  • Your priority is accepting card payments, not managing operations
  • You do not need bill splitting, complex modifiers, or KDS
  • You have a very small catalog (fewer than 20 products)
  • You do not issue CFDI, or you issue it manually from another system

Frequently asked questions

Does Oden POS replace Clip?

No, they are different tools that complement each other. Clip is a payment terminal - the physical card reader you use with a customer card. Oden POS is the system that organizes the entire restaurant (menu, tables, kitchen, receipt, invoice). In Oden we record the card payment, and the transaction is processed by whichever terminal you already use, including Clip. We do not force you to switch terminals.

Can I keep using Clip if I switch to Oden POS?

Yes. When charging in Oden, you choose "card" as the payment method, process the card in Clip or any terminal, and record the transaction. Oden does not process card payments - it manages restaurant operations. This gives you freedom to choose the lowest-fee terminal: Clip, BBVA, Stripe, Mercado Pago, and others.

How much does Oden charge per transaction?

Zero. The Basic plan is $89 and the Pro plan is $599 MXN/month with VAT included. We do not process card payments, so there is no per-transaction fee from Oden. Your terminal charges that fee instead (Clip charges 3.6% + VAT per transaction on its standard plan).

What type of business is Clip for, and what type is Oden for?

Clip is designed for small businesses where the critical need is accepting card payments: street market stalls, food trucks, mobile sellers, freelancers. Oden POS is designed for restaurants with operational complexity: servers taking table orders, kitchen ticket workflows, bill splitting, invoicing. If you run a stand with no servers, Clip can be enough. If you run a table-service restaurant, use Oden plus your preferred terminal.

Does Oden integrate directly with the Clip app?

There is no direct technical integration (Clip does not provide a public API for third-party POS systems). In practice, when charging in Oden you mark "card", open the Clip app, enter the amount, and process the payment. It adds about 5 seconds. If you need a fully seamless integration with no manual step, we can suggest terminals with open APIs (Stripe Terminal, for example).

What about CFDI invoicing?

Clip issues simple payment receipts, not CFDI 4.0 invoices. Oden POS does issue native CFDI 4.0 with your RFC and tax regime - and it also generates a QR code on each receipt so customers can self-invoice from their phone. If your invoicing volume is high, Oden saves significant time.

Want to try Oden POS in your restaurant?

Guided setup in less than one day. If it is not a fit, you can cancel with no lock-in.