We got tired of watching dispensaries get ripped off by their software.
So we built something better.
Here's the deal: most dispensary software companies make their money by taking a cut of every sale you make. 2%, 3%, sometimes up to 5%. On paper it sounds small.
But do the math. If you're doing $300k a month in sales and paying 3%, that's $9,000 going to your POS vendor. Every single month. For software.
We thought that was ridiculous. So we built Budtend with a different model: flat monthly pricing. $99 per terminal. No percentage of sales. No hidden fees.
We charge payment processing fees because that's what it actually costs us. 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction goes to the payment networks. We don't mark it up.
The result? You keep more of your money. We make enough to build great software and provide real support. Everyone wins.
That's it. No manifesto about "revolutionizing cannabis retail." Just fair pricing for software that works.
What we believe
Software should have a price tag
Not a percentage. You wouldn't pay your accountant 3% of revenue. Your POS shouldn't be different.
Complexity is the enemy
If your staff needs training to ring up a sale, the software has failed. We obsess over making things simple.
Support means talking to humans
When something breaks, you should be able to call someone who can actually help. Not submit a ticket into the void.
Want to learn more?
We're happy to show you around. No sales pitch, just a demo of what Budtend can do for your dispensary.