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Impinj RAIN RFID Software

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Spec score 7.5 #10 of 26 in RFID Software

What it is

Impinj RAIN RFID Software manages edge devices and processes data from connected smart items. Speedway Connect provides a web interface for remotely configuring Impinj readers or gateways and accessing inventory, location and direction data. ItemEncode uses pipelined Speedway readers to encode up to 9,500 RAIN RFID tags per minute, supports Impinj and other chip brands, multiple serialization and encoding schemes, and encoding verification. Its machine licenses currently support Impinj Speedway readers. Impinj Authentication Service uses standards-based cryptographic methods to authenticate supported tag chips, including Impinj M700 series, and exposes an API for authentication requests and secure access for product-authentication providers. Impinj says its Authenticity solution can verify hundreds of items in seconds across read ranges from a few centimeters to 10 meters. Partner software addresses inventory, asset, shipment and work-in-process tracking. The platform is presented for retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and other industries. Pricing is on request.

Spec sheet

Intended users
Impinj describes its software for applications across retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Integrations
Impinj says its partner ecosystem builds solutions using its platform, and Speedway Connect provides reader data for applications.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Security
The Authentication Service uses cryptographic authentication to verify item authenticity and support brand protection.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Support
Impinj provides software documentation and directs users to its support portal for product resources.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · impinj.com
Founded
2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · impinj.com
Company
Impinj describes its platform as connecting everyday physical items to the internet through cloud services and edge devices.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Authentication
Impinj Authentication Service uses cloud-based, standards-based cryptographic methods to authenticate connected items.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Authentication API
The Authentication Service provides an API for tag authentication requests and secure access for product authentication service providers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Authentication limits
The Authentication Service page describes authentication for tag chips with cryptographic capabilities, including Impinj M700 series chips.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Authentication scale
Impinj says its Authenticity solution can verify hundreds of items in seconds, with read ranges from a few centimeters up to 10 meters.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Company history
Impinj says it has been connecting items since 2000.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Encoding compatibility
ItemEncode can encode tags built with Impinj or other RAIN RFID chips, and its machine licenses are currently supported by Impinj Speedway readers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Encoding speed
ItemEncode uses pipelined Impinj Speedway readers to encode up to 9,500 RAIN RFID tags per minute.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Hardware limit
ItemEncode machine licenses are currently supported by Impinj Speedway readers.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Industries
Impinj presents its platform for use in retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
ItemSense lifecycle
Impinj announced a two-year end-of-support process for ItemSense in December 2020 while shifting focus to reader-based edge intelligence, partner software, and cloud services.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Partner software
Impinj lists partner software for use cases including inventory, asset tracking, shipment tracking, and work-in-process tracking.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Pricing
The software page directs visitors to contact sales; it does not state prices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Product scope
Impinj RAIN RFID software manages and configures devices and processes data for edge devices and smart items.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Reader configuration
Speedway Connect lets users remotely configure Impinj readers or gateways and access RAIN RFID data through a web graphical interface.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Reader interface
Speedway Connect provides a web graphical interface for basic reader configuration and supports inventory, location, and direction data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Reader management
Speedway Connect is on-reader software for remotely configuring and managing an Impinj reader or gateway and accessing RAIN RFID data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Software family
Impinj RAIN RFID software manages and configures edge devices and processes data from smart items.Read 10 Oct 2026 · impinj.com
Tag encoding
ItemEncode supports serialized tag encoding at speeds up to 9,500 RAIN RFID tags per minute and can verify encoding and respond to encoding issues.Read 11 Oct 2026 · impinj.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Remote reader configuration through a web interface
  • Encodes up to 9,500 tags per minute
  • Supports multiple serialization and encoding schemes
  • Provides an authentication API
  • Partner software covers tracking use cases

Limits

  • Machine licenses currently support Speedway readers
  • Authentication requires cryptographic-capable tag chips
  • Pricing is available only on request
  • ItemSense has a stated end-of-support process

Who it suits

Organizations managing RAIN RFID readers, encoded tags or item-authentication workflows. Impinj presents it for retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and partner-built applications.

Verdict

Impinj’s software family spans reader management, high-speed tag encoding and cryptographic authentication. Buyers should confirm reader compatibility, tag capabilities and the specific partner software needed for their workflow.

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