Distru: the alternative to
Apex Trading

Apex + Distru. Or just Distru.

Distru brings together the ordering experience and the ERP behind it, helping operators manage everything in one connected workflow. Giving cannabis teams one platform to manage both.
Trusted by 500+ operators
G2 Logo - Distru is rated 4.8 Stars
4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Distru vs Apex Trading | Wholesale Marketplace & Full ERP
$10B+
In wholesale sales processed. Without a single commission dollar taken
4.8★
On G2. Rated #1 Easiest to Use Cannabis Software
Zero
Duplicate data entry.
One order placed flows straight into fulfillment
99%
Customer support satisfaction. #1 Best Place to Work in Cannabis
why operators choose distru

Four reasons operators choose Distru over

Apex Trading

Both platforms handle B2B wholesale. Here is where Distru pulls ahead.
DistruCommerce
Platform scope

One platform for the whole operation, not two

Distru combines commerce functionality with a full ERP behind it, bringing compliance, inventory, production, fulfillment, and delivery tracking into one connected system.
AI order Agent

Less copy-paste. More selling.

AI Order Agent handles the data entry so you can focus on the relationships. Turn voice notes, text, and spreadsheets into ready-to-check-out orders. Instantly.
Metrc compliance

Two-way Metrc sync

Distru's two-way Metrc sync automatically updates inventory as packages move and creates transfers natively. This deep integration streamlines compliance workflows.
QUICKBOOKS INTEGRATION

Full sync

Distru syncs sales orders, invoices, and credit memos bidirectionally with QuickBooks: including inventory and production costs. This gives you complete financial visibility without manual reconciliation.
Team and Support

Built by operators. Backed by the best support in cannabis.

Distru is built by cannabis operators who run the same workflows you run today.
Feature Distru
Dedicated CSM
Live chat support (6AM–6PM MT)
Avg. response time under 5 min
<5m
avg. response time
99%
customer satisfaction
6am
support starts daily
Built by the #1 team in cannabis
We’re proud to be recognized as the #1 Best Place to Work in Cannabis by Cannabis Business Times.
Commerce tool vs. full operation

Apex handles the order.
Distru handles the order and everything behind it.

Both give brands storefronts and B2B ordering. The difference is what happens after the order lands. Apex stops at commerce. Distru connects it to everything else.
Distru: MARKETPLACE + ERP

Your storefront and your operation in one system

Distru serves brands needing a comprehensive operational platform that combines wholesale ordering with production, inventory, financial, and delivery management.
B2B Marketplace and brand-owned storefront
Free retailer access and marketplace discovery
AI order intake: text, email, image, CSV, PDF
Metrc and BioTrack, no double entry
Live ERP inventory sync
Production management, assemblies, repackaging, BOMs
APEX TRADING MARKETPLACE

Apex Trading handles wholesale orders. Operations live somewhere else

Apex Trading is a capable B2B wholesale platform, but production management, warehouse ops, and cost accounting require a separate ERP.
B2B marketplace
METRC-linked fulfillment and COA attachment
QuickBooks integration for invoicing
Wholesale pricing insights and reporting
No production management natively
Separate ERP required for operations
Many operators use both. Apex's native integration lets you leverage their marketplace while managing operations in Distru.

Why Distru is the #1 Easiest to Use
Seed to Sale Software

A reliable, platform that simplifies compliance and inventory, backed by responsive support
John D.
President & CEO
8/20/2025
Distru is extremely user-friendly and the support staff is unparalleled
Nicholas C.
Processing Manager
6/11/2025
Best Seed-to-Sale system I've ever used
Jessica C.
National Administrator
6/11/2025
Robust Fully Verticalized ERP with Client Needs First Facing Support Team
Nicholas C.
Processing Manager
6/11/2025
DistruCommerce is a direct Apex Trading alternative

Distru vs

Apex Trading

Both platforms handle B2B wholesale. Here is where Distru pulls ahead.
Distru vs Apex Trading — Cannabis Wholesale & ERP Feature Comparison Based on publicly available product information. Last reviewed 2026.
Feature Distru Apex Trading
Full ERP (compliance, AR, inventory)
ERP, compliance, AR, and production in one platform
Commerce layer only. ERP requires a separate tool
Two-way Metrc sync
100+ API calls per minute; packages and transfers sync automatically
Partial sync Inventory and COA sync; transfer manifests require manual steps
QuickBooks integration depth
Full two-way sync: sales orders, invoices, credit memos
Partial sync Invoicing only; changes don't sync back automatically
Production management
Assemblies, inline repackaging, and BOMs built in
No native production tools
Branded storefront, embeddable on your site
Branded storefront on your own domain
Branded storefront on Apex's platform
Free retailer access
Retailers browse and order at no cost
Retailers access Apex marketplace for free
Cost accounting / COGS tracking
Built-in COGS tracking connected to sales and production data
Not available natively, requires a separate ERP
B2B marketplace discovery
Retailers find your brand in the network
Retailers find your brand in the network
Cannabis Wholesale Platform

Turn Buyer Messages into DistruCommerce Orders, Automatically

The AI Order Agent turns typed messages, voice notes, and file uploads (CSV, XLSX, PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, DNG) into ready-to-approve orders in DistruCommerce. Live inventory, your pricing, your margins.
No Such Thing as a Bad Question

Common Questions About Distru vs

Apex Trading

Is DistruCommerce a direct Apex Trading alternative?

Does Distru have a marketplace for retailer discovery, like Apex does?

Does Apex Trading replace a cannabis ERP?

Can I use Distru and Apex Trading at the same time?

What does Apex not do that Distru handles?

Why would I switch from Apex Trading to DistruCommerce?

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