Guide
The Flex goes to the customer; the Mini waits for the customer. Which one you need depends on where the sale actually happens.
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The Flex goes to the customer; the Mini waits for the customer. Which one you need depends on where the sale actually happens.
Start with one question: where do your customers stand when they pay? If they stand at a counter, the Mini or a Station is built for that. If they sit at a table, wait in a line outside, stand at a car window or meet you at their door, the Flex is built for that.
Many owners end up with both. The Mini holds down the counter while a Flex handles tables, curbside and the busy-night line, so the choice is rarely either-or. The real decision is which one you buy first.
You move around: tableside service, delivery, market stalls, job sites, curbside pickup or a line you want to work before it reaches the register.
You have a fixed counter with limited space and want a full Clover screen: a coffee window, a salon front desk, a small shop.
The first device becomes the bottleneck: a Mini that cannot leave the counter, or a Flex that is stuck doing counter work.
You have heavy ticket volume and several staff at the counter; a Station Duo or Solo is the better fit.
| Question | Flex | Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Moves to the customer? | Yes, handheld with battery | No, countertop |
| Built-in printer? | Yes | Confirm configuration when quoted |
| Cellular option? | Yes, 4G LTE plus Wi-Fi | Network connection at the counter |
| Best fit | Tableside, mobile, line busting | Small fixed counters |
A bakery with a small counter and a busy sidewalk line starts with a Mini behind the case. On weekends the owner adds a Flex and an employee walks the line taking payment, which cuts the wait before customers reach the register.
A device or pricing decision looks bigger on paper than it is in practice. Most owners are well served by choosing for their busiest ten minutes, keeping the first setup simple and adding pieces as volume proves the need.
Call (305) 384-8391 and tell us how you sell. We will explain the options in plain English, give you a personal quote and review your current statement for free. There is no price list to compare against, because the right setup depends on your business.
As explained by Merchant Fund Express. Updated 2026.
It can in a small business, but at a busy counter a stationary screen is faster for staff and easier to keep powered.
Yes. They run the same Clover software, so items, employees and reports are shared across devices.
The Flex is built to be carried, with a long-lasting battery and a drop-resistant body.
No. It supports 4G LTE cellular in addition to Wi-Fi.
Call Merchant Fund Express. We install it, train your staff and stay on the line after launch. Ask for a free rate review while you are at it.
