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Head-to-head · Cannabis CRM Software

Sticky vs HigherScore

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Sticky #6 in Cannabis CRM Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit Sticky
HigherScore #8 in Cannabis CRM Software 7.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 7 features Visit HigherScore

Sticky leads on 0 checks, HigherScore on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSticky · 7.8/10
  • Free planonly HigherScore
  • Free trialonly HigherScore

Sticky scores higher on our rubric for cannabis crm software: 7.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Sticky is the better fit for retailers needing advanced journey automation. HigherScore is the better fit for budget-conscious dispensary loyalty programs.

  • Sticky fits best

    Retailers needing advanced journey automation

  • HigherScore fits best

    Budget-conscious dispensary loyalty programs

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Side by side

Feature Sticky 7.8/10 Visit ↗ HigherScore 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.6
Ranking #6 in Cannabis CRM Software #8 in Cannabis CRM Software
Best for Retailers needing advanced journey automation Budget-conscious dispensary loyalty programs
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $199/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Community
Integrations 18 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sticky 6/7 · HigherScore 6/7
Patient profiles ✓ ✓
Loyalty programs ✓ ✓
SMS marketing ✓ ✓
Email marketing ✓ ✓
Wholesale workflows Not checked yet —
POS integrations ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Free Starter plan includes loyalty, email campaigns and standard analytics
  • Growth adds advanced tiers and SMS, email and push campaigns
  • POS sync, compliance controls and customer segmentation support day-to-day programs
Cons
  • 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.
  • Starter is limited to basic loyalty and email campaigns
  • Advanced multi-location features are reserved for higher-tier plans
  • Focused on loyalty and CRM, without wholesale workflows
Our verdict

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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HigherScore brings loyalty, customer profiles and campaign tools together for cannabis dispensaries, brands and delivery services. Its free Starter plan makes it approachable for a single-location business beginning a loyalty program,…

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  1. StickyCannabis CRM Software 7.8Pricing on request
  2. HigherScoreCannabis CRM Software 7.6Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • HigherScore — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan includes loyalty, email campaigns and standard analytics
    • Growth adds advanced tiers and SMS, email and push campaigns
    • POS sync, compliance controls and customer segmentation support day-to-day programs

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to basic loyalty and email campaigns
    • Advanced multi-location features are reserved for higher-tier plans
    • Focused on loyalty and CRM, without wholesale workflows
  • Sticky7.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • HigherScore7.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A loyalty-focused cannabis CRM with a free entry plan and paid campaign tiers.

    Visit HigherScoreFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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