Head to head
Papa & Barkley vs Raw Garden
Both Papa & Barkley and Raw Garden compete in concentrates, but Raw Garden edges ahead on the 8020 Score. Here is how they stack up.
| Brand | Score | Tier | Top category | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa & Barkley | 83 | Solid | Tinctures | 3 |
| Raw Garden | 85 | Top Shelf | Vapes | 3 |
Brand facts
| Papa & Barkley | Raw Garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | California | California |
| Makes | Tinctures, Topicals, Concentrates, Live Resin | Vapes, Concentrates, Live Resin |
| Sold in | California, New york, Massachusetts | California, Arizona, Missouri |
| Quality / value | 91 / 72 | 87 / 86 |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-04 |
Is Papa & Barkley good?
The benchmark wellness brand — clean balms and tinctures plus a polished solventless badder that dabs clean every time.
Strengths
- Coconut-oil base, no harsh alcohol
- Precise dropper and balm dosing
- Solventless badder with strong terp retention
Trade-offs
- Premium pricing across the line
- Narrower availability than mass brands
Is Raw Garden good?
The best mainstream live-resin value going — true full-spectrum flavor in both carts and sauce, priced like distillate.
Strengths
- True live-resin flavor, not distillate
- Carts work with any 510 battery
- Exceptional flavor-to-price ratio
Trade-offs
- Strain lineup rotates frequently
- Thinner oil can clog if stored cold
Want the full picture? Read the Papa & Barkley profile or the Raw Garden profile for scorecards, pros and cons, and the products each one makes.