Bud Cargo vs CheapCanna: An Honest Comparison
Quick answer
Bud Cargo and CheapCanna are both Canadian mail-order dispensaries that ship nationwide and accept Interac e-Transfer and credit card. CheapCanna’s free-shipping threshold is lower at $99 against our $150. Bud Cargo’s edge is delivery speed and flower pricing: we run Purolator next-day alongside Canada Post Xpresspost, and our flower is graded and priced right down to the ounce.
If you have been comparing Canadian mail-order dispensaries, CheapCanna has probably come up. It is one of the better-known names in the space, and people searching for it often end up here as well. Rather than pretend the comparison does not exist, here is a straight account of how the two of us differ — including the places where CheapCanna has the better offer.
Everything below comes from what each site publishes publicly, checked in September 2026. Terms change, so it is worth confirming current shipping thresholds at checkout before you order from either of us.
Bud Cargo vs CheapCanna at a glance
| Bud Cargo | CheapCanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Business model | Mail-order dispensary, ships Canada-wide | Mail-order dispensary, ships Canada-wide |
| Payment methods | Interac e-Transfer, credit card | Interac e-Transfer, credit card, crypto |
| Free shipping over | $150 | $99 |
| Flat shipping rate | $25 regional / $30 national | Not published |
| Carriers | Canada Post Xpresspost (approx. 2 business days) and Purolator next-day | Xpress Post |
| Loyalty programme | Coupons and mix-and-match discounts | My Points, plus a $50 referral credit |
| Catalogue focus | Flower, ounce deals, concentrates, vapes, edibles, CBD | Flower, edibles, concentrates, vapes, CBD, nicotine, accessories |
Where CheapCanna is the better choice
Smaller orders. The $99 free-shipping threshold is genuinely lower than ours. If you are buying a single eighth or one pack of edibles, CheapCanna gets you to free delivery sooner, and that difference matters more on a $110 order than on a $300 one.
Crypto payment. We do not take cryptocurrency. If paying in Bitcoin matters to you, that is a clear point in their favour.
Range beyond cannabis. Their catalogue extends into nicotine products and accessories. We have deliberately stayed narrow — flower, concentrates, vapes, edibles and CBD — so if you want to add a grinder or rolling papers to the same order, they can do it and we cannot.
Where Bud Cargo is the better choice
Next-day delivery. We run two carriers. Canada Post Xpresspost covers most of the country in about two business days, and Purolator next-day is available when you need it sooner. CheapCanna publishes Xpress Post only. If you are ordering on a Wednesday for the weekend, that difference is the whole decision.
Ounce pricing and grading. Our flower is graded from AA up to AAAA+ and priced by weight all the way to the full ounce, with a standing ounce deal menu that runs from roughly $39 to $100 for 28 grams. Every product page shows the per-gram cost at each weight so you can see exactly where the price breaks fall.
Bulk buying. If you buy in volume, we publish half-pound and pound pricing rather than keeping it behind an enquiry form.
How to actually choose
The honest answer is that these are similar businesses and the deciding factor is usually order size. Between $99 and $150, CheapCanna’s lower free-shipping bar wins. Above $150, both ship free and the question becomes speed and what is in stock, which is where the Purolator option and our ounce menu tend to matter more.
Whichever way you go, the checks worth doing are the same ones we set out in our guide to choosing an online dispensary in Canada: look for published shipping terms, a real support channel, and prices listed per gram rather than only per package.
On licensing
Neither Bud Cargo nor CheapCanna is a provincially licensed cannabis retailer. Provincially licensed retail runs through each province’s own system. You need to be of legal age where you live, and you are responsible for the rules that apply in your province.
Free shipping on every Bud Cargo order over $150, with Canada Post Xpresspost or Purolator next-day at checkout.
Want all seven side by side? See our comparison of online dispensaries in Canada.
Compare us with other dispensaries
We publish the same straight comparison against Herb Approach, West Coast Cannabis, Value Buds, Cannabismo and Speed Greens.
Frequently asked questions
Is CheapCanna the same company as Bud Cargo?
No. They are two separate Canadian mail-order dispensaries with no shared ownership. Both ship across Canada, and both accept Interac e-Transfer and credit card, but they are unrelated businesses with different catalogues and shipping terms.
Which one has cheaper shipping?
CheapCanna publishes free shipping on orders over $99. Bud Cargo’s free-shipping threshold is $150, with a flat rate of $25 regionally or $30 nationally below that. On a small order, CheapCanna’s threshold is easier to clear.
Does Bud Cargo accept credit cards?
Yes. Bud Cargo accepts Interac e-Transfer and credit card. CheapCanna states it accepts Interac e-Transfer, credit card and crypto, so card payment is available at both.
Which delivers faster?
Bud Cargo ships by Canada Post Xpresspost, roughly two business days, and also offers Purolator next-day service. CheapCanna states it ships by Xpress Post. The Purolator option is the main speed difference between the two.
Is either one a licensed cannabis retailer?
Neither is a provincially licensed retailer. Both are mail-order dispensaries. Provincially licensed retail in Canada runs through each province’s own system, such as the OCS in Ontario or the SQDC in Quebec. Buyers are responsible for the rules that apply where they live.
