If you run a convenience store, gas station or grocery in Texas, the first question about a new register is simple: what will it cost? Here are the numbers NRS publishes, what each one covers, and the costs people forget to ask about.
The hardware: a one-time purchase
NRS sells its systems as bundles. Each countertop bundle includes a 15" merchant touchscreen, a customer-facing screen, a barcode/ID scanner, a thermal receipt printer and a steel cash drawer.
| Bundle | NRS list price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetah POS | $1,799 (list $2,799) | Busy stores, big pricebooks (up to 15,000 UPCs), scales, gas stations |
| Puma POS | $1,299 (list $1,999) | Smaller pricebooks (up to 4,500 UPCs) |
| Panther Workstation | $1,199 | Tablet-based counter |
| Panther Tablet bundle | $499 | Small counters, salons, cafes |
| Panther on your own tablet | $0 hardware | Stores with an Android tablet already |
The Cheetah and Panther require NRS PAY card processing; the Puma works with or without it. The EMV card reader is free when you sign up for NRS PAY.
The monthly plan
Every NRS system has a software service and support plan. It covers the software, the one-year warranty and 7-day phone and chat support.
- Basic: $19.95/mo with NRS PAY ($29.95 without)
- Pro: $34.95/mo ($54.95 without)
- Advanced: $49.95/mo ($74.95 without), which adds ecommerce, loyalty, license ID scanning and theft alerts
- Elite: $79.95/mo ($109.95 without)
Each extra register is $19.95/mo with NRS PAY. Paying yearly gets you one month free.
Card processing
NRS PAY's Clean Rate is 2.49% + 10¢ per card-present sale, plus a $10/mo account fee. If you process over $18,000 a month in cards, the cash discount plan has no monthly fee. If you take a lot of SNAP, EBT Unlimited is a flat $49.95/mo with nothing per swipe.
What to ask before you sign
- Which bundle do I actually need? A small smoke shop rarely needs a Cheetah.
- Which plan? If you want loyalty or ID scanning, compare Advanced against paying for add-ons separately.
- What happens to the equipment if I leave? NRS charges $350 per device that isn't returned in working condition.
- Is there a trade-in? NRS runs a POS trade-in program for stores switching from another system.
These are NRS's published list prices as of October 2026, before tax, and NRS can change them. Your own price can differ. Call Dipendra for a written quote for your store before you decide.