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What is a Cannabis POS System?

Cannabis POS systems are point-of-sale software specifically designed for cannabis businesses. Similar to other businesses, dispensaries use POS systems for accepting payments and keeping track of sales and inventory, but because of the specific regulations surrounding this controlled substance, they require additional features to stay compliant with the law. In addition to basic features, a cannabis-specific POS system can help you manage patient information, verify IDs, create government-required reports, and prevent overselling all in one place. There are several cannabis-specific POS systems that help dispensaries streamline their business operations. Here is a list of the 10 top cannabis POS systems:

Flowhub

A popular choice in the cannabis industry, Flowhub prides itself in its user-friendly and versatile software that can run on many different point-of-sale terminals. The cloud-based system makes it easy to access from anywhere and seamlessly integrates with over 30 technology partners including Weedmaps.

Key Features

• Keeps track of customer information such as previous purchase history and notes to provide exceptional customer service
• Has a built-in loyalty program
• Offers online order ahead fulfillment
• Includes built-in purchase limits to ensure that you are staying compliant with laws
• Automatically applies specials and discounts at the cart level

Pricing

Flowhub offers flexible plans that can be canceled anytime. They’ve put together two main plans with the option to build your custom plan as well as include add-ons to your existing plan. The Essentials plan is $399 per year, and their most popular Performance plan is $599 per year. 

Downsides

• More expensive than competitors
• Users have to pay extra for certain features

LeafLogix

LeafLogix is another popular POS system that processes over $4B in sales annually. Its software is designed to be used by businesses at every stage of the cannabis industry from seed to sale and offers different features for their unique needs. The software also supports 3rd party API integration as well as integration with all regulatory compliance software providers.

Key Features

• Includes automatic label creation and printing for your products
• Ability to create customer profiles and easy check-in for patients
• Makes ID verification easy by scanning
• Has built-in loyalty and discount programs
• Offers sales analytics and history by product and customer 

Downsides

• Pricing isn’t available on the website

Greenbits

Greenbits is a POS software that offers 24/7 customer service and strives to educate its users through ebooks and online classes to help improve their business operations. The software also provides excellent data reporting.

Key Features

• Online training programs for store managers, inventory managers, and budtenders
• Has dispensary POS menu integration options with many popular platforms
• Has a built-in loyalty program
• Easy integration with leading platforms

Downsides

• Pricing isn’t available on the website

COVA

Among the best reviewed POS systems is COVA which prides itself on its user-firiendly software. COVA helps businesses stay compliant with laws in US and Canada

Key Features

• Built-in compliance and ID verification
• Built-in loyalty program and discounts
• Easily accessible product information and customer insights for employees
• Works offline without the need for WiFi connection
• Integrates with other software solutions
• Provides customer queue management via text message

Pricing

COVA has two main plans: Boutique and Powerhouse. The boutique plan is $349 per year and includes 1 workstation with a $60 add-on option. The powerhouse plan is $549 per year and includes up to 4 workstations with a $40 add-on option. Plan customization options are also available.

Downsides

• On the more expensive side for smaller businesses
• Add on features require a higher-priced subscription plan

Growflow

Growflow is another seed-to-sale platform that aims to streamline business processes and save owners time and paperwork. They promise to be able to run all retail cannabis operations with a single software.

Key Features

• Integrates with other software tools
• Has built-in compliance features
• Custom label creating capabilities
• Offers patient check-in and ID scanning

Downsides

• Doesn’t have a built-in loyalty program
• Pricing isn’t available on the website

Blaze

Blaze is accessed through an iOS app or a web browser. It works seamlessly with an iPad or iPhone and can be paired with other POS hardware such as barcode scanners and scales.

Key Features

• Customer-front app allows for customers to check-in independently 
• Built-in loyalty program and promotions
• Has eCommerce capabilities that allow businesses to have an online storefront and accept online orders
• Automated text message capabilities with order tracking
• Has compliance integrations that make it easier to comply with local regulations

Downsides

• Pricing isn’t available on the website

MJ Freeway

MJ Freeway claims to be the most sophisticated POS software for dispensaries. It is a true enterprise solution that is designed to manage multiple locations.

Key Features

• Extensive API integration with 80+ partners including eCommerce and CRM
• Includes patient management with records
• Built-in loyalty program and discount management
• Integrated compliance and reporting
• Comprehensive data reporting

Downsides

• Pricing isn’t available on the website

BioTrack

BioTrack is one of the older and more experienced cannabis software businesses on the list. Its software is used all over the world. This POS system offers cloud and local hosting capabilities as well as integration with different hardware used in the sale process.

Key Features

• Includes CRM tools and customer data insights that help with customer service
• Online ordering capabilities
• Comes with powerful data analytics tools 
• Has integration options with partners
• Built-in discount and loyalty programs

Downsides

• Some of the features are only available through integration with other APIs
• Pricing differs by location and isn’t available on the website

IndicaOnline

IndicaOnline is a scalable POS system that has the tools to scale up and grow your business. The software features an intuitive interface that can be accessed through an iPad.

Makes it easy to track employee performance through personalized logins

Includes tools to track and streamline deliveries

Has online and offline modes

Strong security features that ensure patient privacy

Built-in compliance that works with US and Canadian regulations

Pricing

The basic plan starts at $249 a year. More expensive options that include various delivery and marketing options are available, as well as custom solutions.

Downsides

• Although more affordable than a lot of competitors, the basic plan is fairly lean

THSuite

THSuite has worked with dispensary owners to create a POS system with a user-friendly interface that has excellent compliance capabilities and offline capabilities. The software is easy to set up and use. Several important features are included with the system.

Key Features

• 24/7 accessible customer service agents
• Tiered permission levels that keep track of employee activity from budtenders to managers
• Customization options that work for your unique business needs
• Has built-in compliance features that reduce data entry
• Advanced reporting capabilities
• Integration with third-party services
• Includes SMS/email campaign creation

Downsides

• Pricing isn’t available on the website
• Doesn’t have as many API partners as some of the other POS systems

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