Updated July 2026. Ollie (by Next Glass) is brewery management software built by brewers, spanning production operations and order/distribution management with automated TTB reporting. FermentIQ covers a similar operations core and adds a voice AI assistant, lab QC with AI trend analysis, HR/payroll, and support for eight beverage verticals.
| Capability | FermentIQ | Ollie |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in AI assistant (voice-enabled) | BrewBuddy — voice + chat, 24 executable task types | Not offered |
| Production & batch tracking | Full lifecycle with automated transitions | Production and task management |
| Recipe management | Editor with scaling, costing, BeerXML, AI generation | Recipe calculator with cost prediction |
| TTB compliance | Automated Form 5130.9 from production data | Automated TTB reporting |
| Orders & distribution | CRM, invoicing, route optimization, driver app | Ollie Order platform |
| Lab & quality control | Lab QC with AI trend analysis | Quality control features |
| HR & payroll | Built-in; 43 payroll integrations, 10 countries | Not a built-in module |
| Beverage verticals | Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, cider, mead, kombucha, THC beverages | Brewery-focused |
| Pricing | Published: $30–$1,200/mo tiers | Affordable, brewery-sized plans |
Competitor details reflect publicly available information as of July 2026. Verify current capabilities with the vendor.