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Head-to-head · Cannabis CRM Software

Alpine IQ vs Sticky

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Alpine IQ #1 in Cannabis CRM Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit Alpine IQ
Sticky #7 in Cannabis CRM Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit Sticky

Alpine IQ leads on 0 checks, Sticky on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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

Alpine IQ scores higher on our rubric for cannabis crm software: 9.0 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Alpine IQ is the better fit for cannabis retailers needing full CRM marketing. Sticky is the better fit for retailers needing advanced journey automation.

  • Alpine IQ fits best

    Cannabis retailers needing full CRM marketing

  • Sticky fits best

    Retailers needing advanced journey automation

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Side by side

Feature Alpine IQ 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Sticky 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 6.9
Ranking #1 in Cannabis CRM Software #7 in Cannabis CRM Software
Best for Cannabis retailers needing full CRM marketing Retailers needing advanced journey automation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 85+ integrations 18 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Alpine IQ 6/7 · Sticky 6/7
Patient profiles ✓ ✓
Loyalty programs ✓ ✓
SMS marketing ✓ ✓
Email marketing ✓ ✓
Wholesale workflows Not published Not published
POS integrations ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Unified profiles combine POS purchases with engagement data.
  • Visual journeys support triggers, branches, delays and A/B forks.
  • Wallet loyalty, geo-fencing and SKU-level attribution deepen retention marketing.
Cons
  • 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.
  • Pricing requires a quote based on store count, volume and channel mix.
  • The product is offered through a web platform rather than native apps.
  • Support channels are limited to email and documentation.
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…

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Sticky is a cannabis-focused CRM and retention marketing platform for dispensaries. It combines POS-derived customer profiles with email, SMS/MMS, wallet notifications, loyalty programs, segmentation and automated journeys. Retailers can…

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  1. Alpine IQCannabis CRM Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. StickyCannabis CRM Software 6.9Pricing on request

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.

  • Sticky — where it wins

    • Unified profiles combine POS purchases with engagement data.
    • Visual journeys support triggers, branches, delays and A/B forks.
    • Wallet loyalty, geo-fencing and SKU-level attribution deepen retention marketing.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a quote based on store count, volume and channel mix.
    • The product is offered through a web platform rather than native apps.
    • Support channels are limited to email and documentation.
  • Alpine IQ9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cannabis retail CRM combining profiles, loyalty, campaigns and commerce tools.

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  • Sticky6.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Sticky unifies cannabis customer data, compliant messaging, loyalty and automated journeys.

    Visit StickyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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