NRS POS review

NRS POS ranks first because its feature set reads like a convenience store checklist. Cashiers get an automatic prompt on every age-restricted item, and the optional License ID Scanning feature adds a scanner for driver's licenses and state IDs, with a digital log of each check by time and cashier. LottoShield tracks lottery tickets and payouts, EBT and eWIC run inside the POS, and the Tobacco Scan Data Program sends sales data to manufacturers so the store collects buydown payments. The Basic plan costs $19.95 a month with NRS Pay and $29.95 without it, and covers pricebook and inventory management, promotions, sales statistics, label printing and a remote management app. Pro at $34.95 adds unlimited users and business tools such as anti-theft alerts. The catch is that the best prices and hardware discounts depend on NRS Pay, which requires a contract, so read the payment terms before signing.

Who it is for

Independent convenience stores that sell tobacco, lottery and benefit-eligible groceries and want low monthly software fees.

Price

Basic from $19.95 a month with NRS Pay or $29.95 without; Pro $34.95, Advanced $49.95 and Elite $79.95 a month with NRS Pay; hardware sold separately.

$19.95/mo.* Without NRS PAY: $29.95 /mo.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Cashier prompts on age-restricted items, with an optional License ID Scanning premium feature and logs of each check
• LottoShield for tracking lottery tickets, sales and payouts
• EBT and paperless eWIC transactions inside the POS
• Tobacco Scan Data Program that submits sales data to manufacturers for buydown payments
• Pricebook and inventory management, promotions and a remote management app

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest paid entry price on this list at $19.95 a month with NRS Pay
• Strength: Built for c-store categories such as tobacco, lotto and benefits
• Strength: Phone and chat support 7 days a week on every plan
• Weakness: The lowest prices require NRS Pay, which needs a contract
• Weakness: Basic allows 3 users; unlimited users start on Pro
• Weakness: Hardware is extra, from $499 for the Panther tablet bundle

Key facts

• Basic plan: $19.95 a month with NRS Pay, $29.95 without
• Elite plan: $79.95 a month with NRS Pay
• Users on Basic: 3
• Extra machine: $19.95 a month with NRS Pay
• Annual billing: Pay yearly and get 1 month free

Where it ranks

NRS POS is No. 1 in our Best POS Systems for Convenience Stores verdict.