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NRS vs. Bottle POS: Which is best for your liquor store?

Are Bottle POS and National Retail Solutions (NRS) on your liquor store point of sale shortlist? We’re here to help you make the right decision. Keep reading to learn about each solution’s key features, price, and reviews.

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What makes NRS and Bottle POS different?

Let’s explore some differences between NRS and Bottle POS, including key features, pricing, and the overall user experience.

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Features

Age verification

A POS system with built-in age verification protects your community from underage alcohol sales and your store from legal issues.

Yes
Yes
Liquor inventory management

Managing the hundreds — if not thousands — of bottles in your store can be tricky. That’s why you need a POS system specifically designed for the challenges of liquor inventory management.

No
Yes
Simple bottle deposits

Do you live in a state that requires bottle deposits? Then you need a POS system designed to make this process easy.

Yes
Yes
Advanced reporting

In the small business world, knowledge is power — which is why you need a POS system with in-depth reporting capabilities.

No
Yes
E-commerce integration

Looking to future-proof your small business? Then consider selling liquor online. All you need is a POS system with e-commerce integration.

Yes
Yes
Centralized liquor SKU database

One of the most time-consuming tasks you’ll face as a liquor store owner is adding new items to your inventory records. Fortunately, a pre-built database of common liquor products can help.

No
Yes
Free of mandatory customer-facing POS ads

Your checkout counter’s customer-facing display should be a final opportunity to connect with your customers and improve their shopping experience.

No
Yes

Cost

Hardware Cost

Basic hardware for your liquor store checkout counter should include a touchscreen PC, receipt printer, handheld barcode scanner, cash drawer, and payment device.

Yes
Yes
Software Cost

POS software providers usually offer a tiered pricing structure, which means you can pay more for more features, or save money by opting for a plan that includes fewer features.

Yes
Yes
Payment Processing Rates

Credit card processing fees can be a major line item in your liquor store operating expenses, so choosing a plan that fits your budget is crucial.

Yes
Yes

Onboarding and Support

Easy Setup and Onboarding

A stress-free setup and onboarding process is essential for getting your new liquor store POS up and running with minimal snags.

Yes
Yes
Free Inventory Import

With hundreds — if not thousands — of bottles on your shelves, migrating your inventory records to a new POS system can be a challenge.

No
Yes
Helpful Support Team

A trustworthy team of experts can keep your liquor store up and running, even when you run into technical issues.

Yes
Yes
24/7 Customer Support

When you have an issue with your POS system, you need immediate help you get back to making sales.

No
Yes
Customer Satisfaction Based on Reviews

Checking reviews is a great way to see how happy other liquor store owners are with their POS system.

No
Yes
Centralized liquor SKU database

One of the most time-consuming tasks you’ll face as a liquor store owner is adding new items to your inventory records. Fortunately, a pre-built database of common liquor products can help.

No
Yes
Free of mandatory customer-facing POS ads

Your checkout counter’s customer-facing display should be a final opportunity to connect with your customers and improve their shopping experience.

No
Yes
National retail
BottlePOS

Features

Age verification

A POS system with built-in age verification protects your community from underage alcohol sales and your store from legal issues.

Yes
Yes
Liquor inventory management

Managing the hundreds — if not thousands — of bottles in your store can be tricky. That’s why you need a POS system specifically designed for the challenges of liquor inventory management.

No
Yes
Simple bottle deposits

Do you live in a state that requires bottle deposits? Then you need a POS system designed to make this process easy.

Yes
Yes
Advanced reporting

In the small business world, knowledge is power — which is why you need a POS system with in-depth reporting capabilities.

No
Yes
E-commerce integration

Looking to future-proof your small business? Then consider selling liquor online. All you need is a POS system with e-commerce integration.

Yes
Yes
Centralized liquor SKU database

One of the most time-consuming tasks you’ll face as a liquor store owner is adding new items to your inventory records. Fortunately, a pre-built database of common liquor products can help.

No
Yes
Free of mandatory customer-facing POS ads

Your checkout counter’s customer-facing display should be a final opportunity to connect with your customers and improve their shopping experience.

No
Yes

Cost

Hardware Cost

Basic hardware for your liquor store checkout counter should include a touchscreen PC, receipt printer, handheld barcode scanner, cash drawer, and payment device.

Yes
Yes
Software Cost

POS software providers usually offer a tiered pricing structure, which means you can pay more for more features, or save money by opting for a plan that includes fewer features.

Yes
Yes
Payment Processing Rates

Credit card processing fees can be a major line item in your liquor store operating expenses, so choosing a plan that fits your budget is crucial.

Yes
Yes

Onboarding and Support

Easy Setup and Onboarding

A stress-free setup and onboarding process is essential for getting your new liquor store POS up and running with minimal snags.

Yes
Yes
Free Inventory Import

With hundreds — if not thousands — of bottles on your shelves, migrating your inventory records to a new POS system can be a challenge.

No
Yes
Helpful Support Team

A trustworthy team of experts can keep your liquor store up and running, even when you run into technical issues.

Yes
Yes
24/7 Customer Support

When you have an issue with your POS system, you need immediate help you get back to making sales.

No
Yes
Customer Satisfaction Based on Reviews

Checking reviews is a great way to see how happy other liquor store owners are with their POS system.

No
Yes
Centralized liquor SKU database

One of the most time-consuming tasks you’ll face as a liquor store owner is adding new items to your inventory records. Fortunately, a pre-built database of common liquor products can help.

No
Yes
Free of mandatory customer-facing POS ads

Your checkout counter’s customer-facing display should be a final opportunity to connect with your customers and improve their shopping experience.

No
Yes

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Liquor inventory management:
NRS vs. Bottle POS

NRS offers basic inventory tracking, but Bottle POS is uniquely designed to help liquor store owners keep their shelves perfectly stocked. Here are some of our favorite Bottle POS inventory features:

Liquor inventory management: NRS vs. Bottle POS

Case breaking:

Track and sell your stock by the case or individual bottle.

Automated purchase orders:

Streamlined receiving:

Advanced Reporting: NRS vs. Bottle POS
Custom facing

Your POS system is a goldmine of valuable data — but with NRS, you’ll have to pay extra to access it.

That’s why we recommend Bottle POS if you want to learn about and improve your liquor store’s performance. Our software includes pre-built reports that you can use to learn about your sales trends, customer preferences, and more.

The checkout counter represents your last opportunity to make a positive impression on a customer. If you go with NRS, your customers will be greeted by distracting ads for NRS’ payment processing service and job openings. The worst part? You have to pay a monthly fee of $44.95 to turn them off. 

With Bottle POS, you can customize your customer-facing display at no additional cost, letting you share your most enticing promotions, bestselling spirits, Google reviews, and more.

Advanced Reporting: NRS vs. Bottle POS

Advanced Reporting: NRS vs. Bottle POS

Your POS system is a goldmine of valuable data — but with NRS, you’ll have to pay extra to access it.

That’s why we recommend Bottle POS if you want to learn about and improve your liquor store’s performance. Our software includes pre-built reports that you can use to learn about your sales trends, customer preferences, and more.

Custom facing

Customer-facing display options: NRS vs. Bottle POS

The checkout counter represents your last opportunity to make a positive impression on a customer. If you go with NRS, your customers will be greeted by distracting ads for NRS’ payment processing service and job openings. The worst part? You have to pay a monthly fee of $44.95 to turn them off. 

With Bottle POS, you can customize your customer-facing display at no additional cost, letting you share your most enticing promotions, bestselling spirits, Google reviews, and more.

Bottle POS is known for having top-shelf customer satisfaction and support

We're committed to your liquor store's success, and we'll be here to help you during the onboarding process and beyond.

Stir up success with Bottle POS

If you’re looking for a powerful point of sale system designed for the unique challenges you face as a liquor store owner, you can’t go wrong with Bottle POS.

Start your Bottle POS journey by scheduling a live, personalized demo with one of our liquor industry experts today.

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