Head-to-head · Cannabis CRM Software
Alpine IQ vs Outfield
Alpine IQ leads on 6 checks, Outfield on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAlpine IQ · 9.0/10
- Most featuresAlpine IQ · 6 of 7
Alpine IQ scores higher on our rubric for cannabis crm software: 9.0 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Alpine IQ offers patient profiles; Outfield doesn't publish it. Alpine IQ offers loyalty programs; Outfield doesn't publish it. Alpine IQ offers sms marketing; Outfield doesn't publish it. Alpine IQ offers email marketing; Outfield doesn't publish it. Alpine IQ offers pos integrations; Outfield doesn't publish it.
Alpine IQ is the better fit for cannabis retailers needing full CRM marketing. Outfield is the better fit for field sales teams managing cannabis accounts.
- Alpine IQ fits best
Cannabis retailers needing full CRM marketing
- Outfield fits best
Field sales teams managing cannabis accounts
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Side by side
| Feature | Alpine IQ 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Outfield 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Cannabis CRM Software | #3 in Cannabis CRM Software |
| Best for | Cannabis retailers needing full CRM marketing | Field sales teams managing cannabis accounts |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 85+ integrations | 5,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Alpine IQ 6/7 · Outfield 0/7 | ||
| Patient profiles | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Loyalty programs | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| SMS marketing | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Email marketing | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Wholesale workflows | Not published | Not published |
| POS integrations | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Multi-location support | ✓ (best) | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Alpine IQ is a cloud platform for cannabis retailers and brands that brings customer profiles, loyalty, marketing automation, analytics, ecommerce and data operations together. Its unified Persona CRM profiles and audience segmentation are… Read the review → |
Outfield is a mobile-first CRM for outside sales teams managing accounts in the field. Representatives can maintain account, contact, deal and pipeline records, check in to visits, capture leads and orders, plan routes, and work with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Alpine IQ — where it wins
- Combines unified profiles, loyalty, SMS and email automation, and segmentation.
- Connects with 85 systems across POS, ecommerce, payments and marketing.
- Supports web, iOS and Android, with branded apps and wallet experiences.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is defined in individual Service Orders rather than a public price list.
- The breadth of CRM, commerce and data tools may exceed narrower marketing needs.
- Support is available by email, phone and documentation, but not 24/7.
Outfield — where it wins
- Offline iOS and Android workflows support field activity without connectivity.
- Territory mapping, route optimization and visit tracking support account coverage.
- Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, NetSuite and 5,000 integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Paid pricing requires contacting sales rather than showing published amounts.
- There is no free plan for ongoing use.
- Success Commission costs scale with percent-to-goal performance.
- Alpine IQ9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad cannabis retail CRM combining profiles, loyalty, campaigns and commerce tools.
Visit Alpine IQFull verdict → - Outfield7.5/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Outfield combines cannabis account, territory, route, visit and order workflows in one CRM.
Visit OutfieldFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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