CannaHub vs. Nectari

Introduction: Cannabis BI Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

For multi-state operators (MSOs) in the cannabis industry, data is more than just numbers—it’s your legal defense, operational playbook, and growth engine. Whether you’re managing inventory across dispensaries, staying compliant with METRC, or forecasting cash flow, the right Business Intelligence (BI) tool can make or break your decision-making.

That’s why many cannabis operators using Sage Intacct consider two BI contenders:

CannaHub (a cannabis-specific BI platform) and Nectari (also known as Sage Enterprise Intelligence, a general-purpose BI solution with strong Intacct integration).

Which one fits your cannabis business better? Let’s break it down by the five features that matter most.

Ease of Use: Built for Cannabis vs. Built for Everyone

CannaHub: Tailored Simplicity for Cannabis Teams

CannaHub is designed specifically for cannabis users—from compliance officers to finance teams.

• Pre-built dashboards based on cannabis KPIs
• Reports by product, license, dispensary, and more
• Minimal training needed; everything’s in familiar cannabis business language
• The CannaHub team handles integration and setup

It’s plug-and-play for cannabis professionals who need quick insights without BI expertise.

Nectari: User-Friendly, But Needs Setup

Nectari is intuitive and accessible for most business users, thanks to:

• A web-based, Excel-style interface
• Drag-and-drop report builders
• Guided data wizards and training resources

However, it’s not cannabis-specific—so you’ll need to define cannabis metrics and dashboards yourself or hire a BI expert.

Verdict: If you want your BI tool to work out of the box for cannabis, CannaHub is the clear winner. If your team’s comfortable customizing dashboards, Nectari works too—but expect a little extra lift.

Cannabis-Specific Compliance & Reporting

CannaHub: Built for METRC, BioTrack, and 280E

This is where CannaHub truly shines. It was made for cannabis businesses and directly integrates with seed-to-sale platforms like:

• METRC
• BioTrack
• Dutchie, Canix, Treez, etc.

Out of the box, you get:

• Real-time compliance dashboards
• Automatic syncing with state tracking systems
• Audit-ready reports across multiple jurisdictions
• 280E tax support, yield tracking, and potency metrics

No manual reconciliation. No extra tools. Just clean, compliant data in one place.

Nectari: Capable, But Not Cannabis-Native

Nectari does not come with cannabis compliance integrations by default.

• You’ll need to bring METRC or seed-to-sale data in via external connectors or data exports
• Custom configuration is required to build cannabis compliance dashboards
• The tool can handle unlimited fields and dimensions—but it doesn’t know cannabis by default

Verdict: If compliance is critical (and let’s be real, it is), CannaHub wins with its ready-made cannabis-focused integrations. Nectari can do it—but it takes more setup and support.

Data Integration & Operational Visibility

CannaHub: Your Cannabis Data Warehouse

CannaHub acts as the central nervous system of your cannabis tech stack.

• Built-in connectors for POS (Treez, Flowhub, Dutchie), seed-to-sale (METRC, BioTrack), inventory (Canix, Distru), CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce), and more
• Clean, real-time syncing with Sage Intacct
• Full visibility across cultivation → manufacturing → retail
• Designed to support multi-entity, multi-state operations
• Handles mappings and transformations automatically

You can finally track margin by SKU by state—or spot inventory issues before they become compliance nightmares.

Nectari: Flexible but Manual

Nectari includes an ETL tool (DataSync) that can connect to external systems like:

• Cloud databases
• CSV files
• Other apps via API

However, it doesn’t come pre-connected to cannabis systems. You’ll need to:

• Build or contract integration jobs
• Map and clean your own data
• Configure dashboards for cannabis operations manually

Verdict: CannaHub gives MSOs a fully integrated cannabis BI system on day one. Nectari gives you the flexibility—but the integration is DIY.

Pricing Model: Unlimited Users, Predictable Costs

CannaHub: BI-as-a-Service Model

CannaHub is subscription-based and cloud-hosted. That means:

• No per-user pricing—unlimited access for finance, ops, and compliance
• Pricing is based on data volume and scope (number of connectors, etc.)
• The subscription includes ongoing support and updates
• No on-premise infrastructure needed

Simple pricing, maximum access.

Nectari: Tiered Licensing

Nectari is a software subscription add-on to Sage Intacct. Its pricing is:

• Based on user count and data volume
• Divided into editions (Essentials = up to 10 users; Professional = unlimited users)
• Higher tiers cost more—but unlock more storage and access
• Additional setup fees may apply

Verdict: For organizations with many team members needing access, CannaHub’s unlimited-user approach is more scalable. If you’re starting small, Nectari’s Essentials plan may save costs initially.

Implementation with Sage Intacct

CannaHub: Fast and Cannabis-Focused

CannaHub was built specifically for Sage Intacct in cannabis. So setup is:

• Managed entirely by the vendor (no burden on your team)
• Pre-mapped for popular cannabis platforms
• Connected to Intacct via API
• Usually live within weeks, not months

Dashboards can be embedded in Intacct or accessed via browser—whatever works for your team.

Nectari: Robust, But Requires More Hands-On Work

Nectari offers a solid integration with Sage Intacct:

• Certified connector, native Intacct access
• Pre-built financial dashboards and reports
• Easily embedded in Intacct’s UI

But to build cannabis-specific reports, you’ll need:

• ETL setup
• External data mapping
• Possibly a Sage partner or internal BI resource

Verdict: For quick wins and minimal internal lift, CannaHub is the smarter choice. Nectari is more customizable but takes longer to get cannabis-ready.

Final Take: Which One’s Right for Your Cannabis MSO?

Let’s wrap this up with a side-by-side:

TL;DR: Here’s the Quick Answer

• Choose CannaHub if you’re an MSO that wants fast, cannabis-ready dashboards, automated compliance, and zero guesswork.
• Choose Nectari if you want a flexible BI platform and have the resources to build cannabis-specific reporting into it.

Either one can work with Sage Intacct. But the best choice depends on your priorities: speed and specialization (CannaHub) vs. customization and control (Nectari).

FAQs

Q: Can CannaHub handle METRC data?

Absolutely. It integrates directly and syncs compliance data automatically—no manual exports needed.

Q: Does Nectari support Sage Intacct multi-entity environments?

Yes, it supports multi-entity and even multi-tenant Intacct reporting.

Q: Can I use CannaHub and Nectari together?

Technically yes, but most MSOs choose one. CannaHub is more tailored for cannabis, while Nectari serves broader enterprise BI needs.

Still Not Sure?

See for yourself. Request demos of both platforms:

• Walk through CannaHub’s cannabis-centric dashboards
• Try Nectari’s drag-and-drop BI tools

Choose the solution that speaks your team’s language—whether that’s SKU-level margin by dispensary or predictive analytics across product lines.