Compare dispensary SMS platforms
Side-by-side comparisons of Sticky SMS and the texting platforms dispensaries use most: Alpine IQ, Springbig, Blackleaf and Stemless [1] [2] [3] [4], plus an overview of ten platforms. Each page is written by Sticky Cards, says what the other platform does well, and links every claim about it to a public source with the date we read it.
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- Best dispensary SMS platformsTen platforms compared on the things that decide delivery and revenue.
- Sticky SMS vs Alpine IQA side-by-side look at Sticky SMS and Alpine IQ.
- Sticky SMS vs SpringbigA side-by-side look at Sticky SMS and Springbig.
- Blackleaf alternativeWhat to look for if you are moving off Blackleaf.
- Sticky SMS vs BlackleafA side-by-side look at Sticky SMS and Blackleaf.
- Stemless alternativeWhat to look for if you are moving off Stemless.
- Sticky SMS vs StemlessA side-by-side look at Sticky SMS and Stemless.
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Who writes these comparisons?
Sticky Cards, which makes Sticky SMS. Every claim about another platform links to a public source.
Are the comparisons fair?
Each one starts with what the other platform does well and only states facts we can source.
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Competitor facts on this page
- AIQ sends SMS and MMS text campaigns through what it calls its compliance engine. Omnichannel Marketing by AIQ | SMS, Email, Push & More, AIQ (opens in a new tab), accessed October 18, 2026
- Springbig sends SMS and MMS campaigns and says it supports TCPA, CAN-SPAM and CASL compliance in the US and Canada. SMS Marketing, Springbig (opens in a new tab), accessed October 29, 2026
- Blackleaf says it is designed primarily for dispensaries and other regulated retailers. Blackleaf FAQ (opens in a new tab), accessed October 18, 2026
- Stemless's cannabis page describes it as a compliant SMS and MMS marketing platform for licensed dispensaries and multi-location operators. Dispensary Marketing Software (Compliant SMS for dispensaries and MSOs) | Stemless (opens in a new tab), accessed October 18, 2026