ECRS vs LOC Software Meat Market POS vs NRS Plus
ECRS sells CATAPULT, a retail point of sale and store management system used by grocers, natural food stores, co-ops, convenience stores and specialty food shops. LOC Software's meat market POS is a configuration of its browser-based ThriVersA retail suite, aimed at shops that sell fresh meat and seafood, private-label items and goods by weight. NRS Plus is the site for National Retail Solutions' POS system, a point-of-sale package for small independent stores such as convenience stores, grocers, delis, bakeries and meat markets. All three are listed under Food Retail POS (grocery, butcher, deli). The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
On price, NRS Plus lists USD 19.95 per month. ECRS and LOC Software Meat Market POS do not publish a starting price.
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: ECRS: Supermarkets and grocery chains; LOC Software Meat Market POS: Meat markets and butcher shops selling by weight; NRS Plus: Independent grocery and convenience stores.
platforms
Listed platforms: ECRS: Web; LOC Software Meat Market POS: Web; NRS Plus: Web, iOS, Android.
countries covered
On geography, ECRS names 3 countries, LOC Software Meat Market POS names 2 countries and NRS Plus names 2 countries. 2 countries appear in every list.
company background
ECRS is based in Boone, United States, LOC Software Meat Market POS in Laval, Canada and NRS Plus in Newark, United States.
Side by side
| Field | ECRS | LOC Software Meat Market POS | NRS Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | ECRS sells CATAPULT, a retail point of sale and store management system used by grocers, natural food stores, co-ops, convenience stores and specialty food shops. | LOC Software's meat market POS is a configuration of its browser-based ThriVersA retail suite, aimed at shops that sell fresh meat and seafood, private-label items and goods by weight. | NRS Plus is the site for National Retail Solutions' POS system, a point-of-sale package for small independent stores such as convenience stores, grocers, delis, bakeries and meat markets. |
| Best for | Supermarkets and grocery chains; Specialty food stores (bakery, cheese, butcher); Grocers with a prepared foods counter | Meat markets and butcher shops selling by weight; Independent grocers and multi-store chains | Independent grocery and convenience stores; Butchers and meat markets; Small food retailers selling on delivery apps |
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only | Subscription per location |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published | USD 19.95 per month |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published | No |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Contract | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Countries | Canada, Caribbean, United States | Canada, United States | Canada, United States |
| Languages | Not published | English, French, Spanish | Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Spanish |
| Number of integrations | Not published | 7 | 5 |
| Certifications | PCI compliant | PCI compliant | Not published |
| Security practices | Point-to-point encryption and EMV | Not published | Not published |
| Founded | 1989 | Not published | Not published |
| Headquarters | Boone, United States | Laval, Canada | Newark, United States |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by ECRS
ECRS does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.
Named only by LOC Software Meat Market POS
- AppCard
- Fiserv
- HP
- Ingenico
- LocalExpress
- Toshiba
- Zebra
Named only by NRS Plus
- DoorDash
- Grubhub
- NRS Pay
- QuickBooks
- Uber Eats
Which to choose
ECRS
Choose ECRS if you are in one of these groups: Supermarkets and grocery chains; Specialty food stores (bakery, cheese, butcher); Grocers with a prepared foods counter.
LOC Software Meat Market POS
Choose LOC Software Meat Market POS if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Meat markets and butcher shops selling by weight; Independent grocers and multi-store chains.
NRS Plus
Choose NRS Plus if you fit its listed audience: Independent grocery and convenience stores; Butchers and meat markets; Small food retailers selling on delivery apps.
Our profile lists a weaker fit: Table-service restaurants: the vendor describes the product as a retail POS for independent brick-and-mortar stores, and item modifiers and a kitchen printer are only optional add-ons.
What we could not confirm
ECRS
- Any price, plan or contract term (quote only)
- Named integration partners (the vendor shows logos without names)
- Interface languages
- Employee count and funding
- Operating system the POS runs on
LOC Software Meat Market POS
- Any price, plan or free trial
- Founding year, legal name, funding and employee count
- Contract terms
- Which specific scale makers are supported
- Full list of integration partners
NRS Plus
- Contract term (the site says NRS Pay has no long-term contract)
- Company founding year and employee count
- Restaurant-specific use: the site targets retail
- Free trial
- Security certifications
Go further
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
ECRS, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage and pricing request buttonshttps://www.ecrs.com
- POS featureshttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/point-of-sale/
- Feature overviewhttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/feature-list/
- Hardwarehttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/hardware/
- Payments and securityhttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/payment-processing/
- Inventory and EDIhttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/inventory-and-supply-chain/
- Web Officehttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/back-office-management/
- Loyaltyhttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/loyalty-and-marketing/
- WebCart e-commercehttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/e-commerce/
- Cognition analyticshttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/analytics-and-reporting/
- Prepared foods, Eatalyhttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/prepared-foods/
- Integrations and Passport APIhttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/integrations/
- Onboarding and supporthttps://www.ecrs.com/retail-pos/onboarding-and-support/
- Grocery fit, customershttps://www.ecrs.com/industries/grocerypos/
- Specialty foods fithttps://www.ecrs.com/industries/specialty/
- Founding, countrieshttps://www.ecrs.com/company/history/
- Company overviewhttps://www.ecrs.com/company/
LOC Software Meat Market POS, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Product page, footer offices, languageshttps://locsoftware.com/meat-market-pos/
- POS features, security, hardwarehttps://locsoftware.com/products/pos-software/
- Partner logos and hardware statementhttps://locsoftware.com/solutions/integrations/
- Loyalty featureshttps://locsoftware.com/products/loyalty/
- Payment featureshttps://locsoftware.com/products/payments/
- Mobile POShttps://locsoftware.com/products/mobile-pos/
- Enterprise modulehttps://locsoftware.com/products/enterprise/
- Back officehttps://locsoftware.com/solutions/back-office/
- Cloud deliveryhttps://locsoftware.com/solutions/cloud-solutions/
- Grocery positioning and lane counthttps://locsoftware.com/industries/grocery/
NRS Plus, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage, nav, integrationshttps://nrsplus.com
- Plans and hardware pricinghttps://nrsplus.com/pricing/
- Software, QuickBookshttps://nrsplus.com/point-of-sale/software/
- Company, coveragehttps://nrsplus.com/our-story/
- Support, apps, featureshttps://nrsplus.com/faq/
- Grocery fithttps://nrsplus.com/small-business/pos-system-for-grocery-stores/
- Meat marketshttps://nrsplus.com/small-business/pos-for-meat-markets/
- DoorDash integrationhttps://nrsplus.com/doordash/
- Premium featureshttps://nrsplus.com/premium-features/
- Canada availabilityhttps://nrsplus.com/canada/