# Top 10 Paragon Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 15
Explore the best alternatives to Paragon for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Paragon include features and integration. The best overall Paragon alternative is KayaPush. Other similar apps like Paragon are Alpine IQ, IHeartJane, SpringBIG, and virtualbudz. Paragon alternatives can be found in [Other Cannabis Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis) but may also be in [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Paragon
  - [KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/products/kayapush/reviews)
  - [Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/products/alpine-iq/reviews)
  - [IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/products/iheartjane/reviews)
  - [SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/products/springbig/reviews)
  - [virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbudz/reviews)
  - [Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/track-trace-tools/reviews)
  - [Dispense](https://www.g2.com/products/dispense/reviews)
  - [Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/illumify-erp/reviews)
  - [Maaly](https://www.g2.com/products/maaly/reviews)
  - [BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/products/blaze-ecom/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to Paragon Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
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  ### 1. [KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/products/kayapush/reviews)
By Push Operations
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 24
The cannabis software making people management easy. KayaPush helps dispensaries with PAYROLL + HR + SCHEDULING + TIME TRACKING.


Reviewers say compared to Paragon, KayaPush is:
- Easier to do business with
- Easier to admin
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/kayapush-vs-paragon-payroll-paragon)
**Compare KayaPush with other alternatives:**
- [KayaPush vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-kayapush)
- [KayaPush vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-kayapush)
- [KayaPush vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/kayapush-vs-springbig)
- [KayaPush vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/kayapush-vs-virtualbudz)
- [KayaPush vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/kayapush-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [KayaPush vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-kayapush)
- [KayaPush vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-kayapush)
- [KayaPush vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/kayapush-vs-maaly)
- [KayaPush vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-kayapush)

  ### 2. [Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/products/alpine-iq/reviews)
By AIQ (Alpine IQ)
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 11
Alpine IQ empowers the legal cannabis industry by providing customer-focused technology to help retailers of all sizes resolve growth challenges and generate revenue. Alpine IQ provides customers with the industry’s most extensive suite of tools to protect, segment, and promote all in-store and online operations.


Reviewers say compared to Paragon, Alpine IQ is:
- Better at meeting requirements
- Better at support
- More usable
Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-paragon-payroll-paragon)
**Compare Alpine IQ with other alternatives:**
- [Alpine IQ vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-kayapush)
- [Alpine IQ vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-iheartjane)
- [Alpine IQ vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-springbig)
- [Alpine IQ vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-virtualbudz)
- [Alpine IQ vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Alpine IQ vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-dispense)
- [Alpine IQ vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-illumify-erp)
- [Alpine IQ vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-maaly)
- [Alpine IQ vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-blaze-ecom)

  ### 3. [IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/products/iheartjane/reviews)
By IHeartJane
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 3
Turn your dispensary into an online store Jane has everything you need to begin selling online. Let our technology do the heavy lifting and watch your browsers convert into buyers.


Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-paragon-payroll-paragon)
**Compare IHeartJane with other alternatives:**
- [IHeartJane vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-kayapush)
- [IHeartJane vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-iheartjane)
- [IHeartJane vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-springbig)
- [IHeartJane vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-virtualbudz)
- [IHeartJane vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [IHeartJane vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-iheartjane)
- [IHeartJane vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-illumify-erp)
- [IHeartJane vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-maaly)
- [IHeartJane vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-iheartjane)

  ### 4. [SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/products/springbig/reviews)
By SpringBIG
**Average Rating:** 4.0/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
Dispensary Rewards Software


Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/paragon-payroll-paragon-vs-springbig)
**Compare SpringBIG with other alternatives:**
- [SpringBIG vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/kayapush-vs-springbig)
- [SpringBIG vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-springbig)
- [SpringBIG vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-springbig)
- [SpringBIG vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/springbig-vs-virtualbudz)
- [SpringBIG vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/springbig-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [SpringBIG vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-springbig)
- [SpringBIG vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-springbig)
- [SpringBIG vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/maaly-vs-springbig)
- [SpringBIG vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-springbig)

  ### 5. [virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbudz/reviews)
By virtualbudz
**Average Rating:** 5.0/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
VirtualBudz VirtualBudz is an AI-powered “budbot” that sits on top of any cannabis ecommerce site and gently guides shoppers from browsing to checkout. The chatbot reads live inventory via API, learns what is already in the cart, and suggests add-ons or coupon codes that fit each customer profile. Why dispensaries choose us Cart-aware upsell engine — boosts average order value with moment-of-need recommendations Coupon & promo logic — super-admin can launch, pause, or test offers in minutes Deep customization — toggle which products to upsell, set trigger rules, and pick tone presets without code Compliance ready — respects age gates and local purchase limits Quick exit strategy — open APIs and export tools make it easy to unplug or white-label Ideal for Single or multi-store dispensaries wanting higher revenue and lower support tickets Ecommerce managers who need simple ROI reports and low-maintenance automation


Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/paragon-payroll-paragon-vs-virtualbudz)
**Compare virtualbudz with other alternatives:**
- [virtualbudz vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/kayapush-vs-virtualbudz)
- [virtualbudz vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-virtualbudz)
- [virtualbudz vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-virtualbudz)
- [virtualbudz vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/springbig-vs-virtualbudz)
- [virtualbudz vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/track-trace-tools-vs-virtualbudz)
- [virtualbudz vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-virtualbudz)
- [virtualbudz vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-virtualbudz)
- [virtualbudz vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/maaly-vs-virtualbudz)
- [virtualbudz vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-virtualbudz)

  ### 6. [Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/track-trace-tools/reviews)
By Class V
**Average Rating:** 5.0/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
Track & Trace Tools is an open source cannabis platform. It is a Chrome extension for Metrc (the primary cannabis regulatory system in the US). The extension enhances Metrc by automating compliance tasks and generating advanced analytics about a cannabis operation. Track & Trace Tools is used by more than 700 businesses across 14 states, ranging from mom and pop shops to the largest multistate operators. It's been used to report billions of dollars of cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and commerce. Track & Trace Tools is used by all parts of the cannabis supply chain: cultivators, processors, transporters, laboratories, and retailers.


Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/paragon-payroll-paragon-vs-track-trace-tools)
**Compare Track & Trace Tools with other alternatives:**
- [Track & Trace Tools vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/kayapush-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Track & Trace Tools vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Track & Trace Tools vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Track & Trace Tools vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/springbig-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Track & Trace Tools vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/track-trace-tools-vs-virtualbudz)
- [Track & Trace Tools vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Track & Trace Tools vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Track & Trace Tools vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/maaly-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Track & Trace Tools vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-track-trace-tools)

  ### 7. [Dispense](https://www.g2.com/products/dispense/reviews)
By Dispense
**Average Rating:** 5.0/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
Manage, sell, and scale with Dispense: the eCommerce and dispensary management platform powering the country's top cannabis dispensaries.


Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-paragon-payroll-paragon)
**Compare Dispense with other alternatives:**
- [Dispense vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-kayapush)
- [Dispense vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-dispense)
- [Dispense vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-iheartjane)
- [Dispense vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-springbig)
- [Dispense vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-virtualbudz)
- [Dispense vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Dispense vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-illumify-erp)
- [Dispense vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-maaly)
- [Dispense vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-dispense)

  ### 8. [Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/products/illumify-erp/reviews)
By Illumify
Illumify is designed to meet you where you are. From native accounting and inventory management to cultivation, manufacturing, and mobile workflows, Illumify’s modular platform lets you scale at your own pace.


Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-paragon-payroll-paragon)
**Compare Illumify ERP with other alternatives:**
- [Illumify ERP vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-kayapush)
- [Illumify ERP vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-illumify-erp)
- [Illumify ERP vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-illumify-erp)
- [Illumify ERP vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-springbig)
- [Illumify ERP vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-virtualbudz)
- [Illumify ERP vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Illumify ERP vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-illumify-erp)
- [Illumify ERP vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-maaly)
- [Illumify ERP vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-illumify-erp)

  ### 9. [Maaly](https://www.g2.com/products/maaly/reviews)
By Maaly
Helping cannabis and CBD brands grow predictable recurring revenue using SEO, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, and Data Analysis.


Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/maaly-vs-paragon-payroll-paragon)
**Compare Maaly with other alternatives:**
- [Maaly vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/kayapush-vs-maaly)
- [Maaly vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-maaly)
- [Maaly vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/iheartjane-vs-maaly)
- [Maaly vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/maaly-vs-springbig)
- [Maaly vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/maaly-vs-virtualbudz)
- [Maaly vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/maaly-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [Maaly vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/dispense-vs-maaly)
- [Maaly vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/illumify-erp-vs-maaly)
- [Maaly vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-maaly)

  ### 10. [BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/products/blaze-ecom/reviews)
By BLAZE Solutions
BLAZE ECOM™ is a native e-commerce solution tailored specifically for cannabis retailers, built by BLAZE to unify online and in-store operations. It syncs directly with the BLAZE point-of-sale system, allowing dispensaries to manage products, orders, taxes, discounts, and customer data seamlessly within one platform—eliminating the need for fragmented third-party tools. Designed with growth and visibility in mind, BLAZE ECOM generates SEO-optimized product, brand, and category pages using unique URLs tied to the retailer’s own domain. This improves discoverability on Google and helps drive more organic traffic than iFrame-based alternatives. Retailers can deliver a fully branded shopping experience with customizable themes, promotions pages, bundled discounts, and AI-powered product recommendations—driving higher conversions and boosting customer loyalty. The platform also supports flexible fulfillment options, including in-store pickup, local delivery, and self-service checkout through in-store kiosks and mobile apps. Customers benefit from fast, convenient shopping, while retailers enjoy higher average order values and improved operational efficiency. With integrated payments—including options for prepayment via ACH—and full ownership of customer data and brand experience, BLAZE ECOM offers cannabis retailers a scalable, all-in-one solution to expand their digital presence and increase profitability.


Categories in common with Paragon: [Other Cannabis](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cannabis)

**Compare:** [Paragon vs BLAZE ECOM™](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-paragon-payroll-paragon)
**Compare BLAZE ECOM™ with other alternatives:**
- [BLAZE ECOM™ vs KayaPush](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-kayapush)
- [BLAZE ECOM™ vs Alpine IQ](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpine-iq-vs-blaze-ecom)
- [BLAZE ECOM™ vs IHeartJane](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-iheartjane)
- [BLAZE ECOM™ vs SpringBIG](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-springbig)
- [BLAZE ECOM™ vs virtualbudz](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-virtualbudz)
- [BLAZE ECOM™ vs Track & Trace Tools](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-track-trace-tools)
- [BLAZE ECOM™ vs Dispense](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-dispense)
- [BLAZE ECOM™ vs Illumify ERP](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-illumify-erp)
- [BLAZE ECOM™ vs Maaly](https://www.g2.com/compare/blaze-ecom-vs-maaly)


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