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What it is

Trace-X is an open-source system for tracking parts and their relationships along a supply chain. It can ingest data about serialized parts, batches and child components. Users can search and filter manufactured parts represented by BoM AsBuilt and planned parts represented by BoM AsPlanned. Part details include Asset Administration Shell descriptions and models for serial parts, batches, just-in-sequence processes, planned and built bills of material, and usage. A parts tree shows component relationships, while supplier-network and supply-chain views let users inspect connections. Quality workflows support investigations exchanged between a company and supplier, plus alerts sent by a company to customers. The project aims to support standardized, interoperable and data-sovereign traceability exchange within Catena-X, with access defined for participating companies and people. Its browser frontend is an Angular application served statically through NGINX. REST endpoints are documented with the OpenAPI Specification, and the project provides a Swagger UI path. The installation guide documents deploying the application with a Helm chart. In the local umbrella setup, sending and receiving quality notifications is out of scope because that requires another Trace-X instance.

Spec sheet

What it does
Trace-X tracks serialized parts, batches and component relationships across supply chains.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Purpose
Trace-X is an open-source system for tracking parts along the supply chain.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The project describes its audience as companies ranging from SMEs to large OEMs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Deployment
The installation guide documents installing the application with a Helm chart from the project's chart repository.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
API
Implemented REST endpoints are documented with the OpenAPI specification and exposed through a Swagger UI path.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security
The project describes data access as clearly defined and secure for the companies and people involved.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
Code is under Apache License 2.0 and non-code materials use CC BY 4.0.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backend requirements
The documented backend prerequisites are JDK 21 and Docker Engine.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Browser application
The frontend is a TypeScript application based on Angular, with source files served statically through NGINX.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Data exchange
The project aims for standardized, data-sovereign, interoperable traceability-data exchange along the value creation chain within Catena-X.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Data handling
Trace-X can ingest data for serialized parts, batches, and their child components.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Ecosystem integration
Catena-X identifies Traceability as a use case based on digital twins and shared data-space standards.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userjourney.catena-x.net
Frontend local setup
Local frontend development requires Node.js 18, Angular CLI and Yarn.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Frontend technology
The frontend is written in TypeScript with Angular and served as static files through NGINX.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Independent product description
Cofinity-X describes Trace-X as a live Catena-X solution for transparent, secure quality communication.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userguide.cofinity-x.com
Installation
Deployment instructions provide a Helm chart repository and a helm install command for Kubernetes.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation limitation
The installation guide says sending and receiving quality notifications is out of scope for its local umbrella setup because it would require another Trace-X instance.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Known backend limits
The changelog records missing BPN validation, an incorrect 500 response for unauthenticated API access and unsorted parts and notification lists.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Known frontend limit
The changelog records an unhandled error when sorting an empty table.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: documentation access
Cofinity-X says its general introduction omits technical implementation details and that deeper documentation is restricted to authorized users.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userguide.cofinity-x.com
Limit: operating model
Catena-X guidance says deploying your own connector requires deep in-house dataspace expertise and creates significantly higher operational burden.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userjourney.catena-x.net
Part detail
Manufactured-part details include Asset Administration Shell information and submodels such as SerialPart, Batch and JustInSequence.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Part details
The project lists Asset Administration Shell descriptions and submodels including SerialPart, Batch, JustInSequence, and planned and built BOM and usage models.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Part views
Users can list and view manufactured parts based on BoM AsBuilt and planned parts based on BoM AsPlanned, with filtering and search.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Praise: blocking
Cofinity-X lists real-time blocking notifications to isolate defective components before production or shipment.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userguide.cofinity-x.com
Praise: data sovereignty
Cofinity-X states that organizations control what data is shared, with whom and under which conditions.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userguide.cofinity-x.com
Praise: investigations
Cofinity-X says top-down investigations give suppliers a structured way to address incoming-part issues.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userguide.cofinity-x.com
Praise: quality alerts
Cofinity-X says bottom-up alerts notify customers early about affected parts.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userguide.cofinity-x.com
Praise: targeted identification
Cofinity-X highlights rapid identification of affected components during quality incidents.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userguide.cofinity-x.com
Project maturity
The Eclipse project page labels Eclipse Tractus-X as mature.Read 19 Oct 2026 · projects.eclipse.org
Project owner
Eclipse Tractus-X is an Eclipse Foundation collaborative open-source project and home of Catena-X reference implementations.Read 19 Oct 2026 · projects.eclipse.org
Project scope
The Eclipse project page says Tractus-X serves automotive, manufacturing, chemical, semiconductor and construction industries.Read 19 Oct 2026 · projects.eclipse.org
Quality workflows
Trace-X supports sending and receiving quality investigations and quality alerts across the supply chain.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Release cadence
The Eclipse project page lists Tractus-X releases from 2023 through June 17, 2026, including 26.06.Read 19 Oct 2026 · projects.eclipse.org
Search and filtering
Part views provide filtering and search controls.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security architecture
Catena-X describes peer-to-peer exchange through each participant's Eclipse Dataspace Connector instead of a central data store.Read 19 Oct 2026 · userjourney.catena-x.net
Security limitations
The changelog lists historical issues including missing MFA, open redirect risk, log neutralization and components with known vulnerabilities.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security reporting
Vulnerabilities should be submitted through GitHub security advisories, with Eclipse security reporting available for severe cases.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supplier relationships
The application lists supplier parts and displays part relationships in a tree.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supply chain view
Users can view parts and their relationships in a parts tree and inspect the supplier network and supply chain.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support and contact
The project directs users to its developer mailing list and Eclipse Matrix chat.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support channels
The project directs developers to a Tractus-X mailing list and an Eclipse Matrix room.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Traceability views
Users can list manufactured parts using as-built bills of material and planned parts using as-planned bills of material.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Visualization technology
Traceability relationships are rendered with D3 using HTML, SVG and CSS.Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Open-source Trace-X Free self-hosted deployment · no paid tiers stated Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Trace-X (open-source) Free No paid plans or usage limits stated on the pages reviewed Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Tracks serialized parts, batches and child components
  • Shows part relationships in a tree
  • Supports supplier investigations and customer alerts
  • OpenAPI-documented REST endpoints

Limits

  • Local umbrella setup excludes quality notifications
  • Sending and receiving notifications requires another Trace-X instance

Who it suits

Trace-X is intended for companies ranging from SMEs to large OEMs that need to follow parts and supply-chain relationships. Its installation guide documents a Helm chart deployment.

Trace-X in depth

Read the full write-up

Trace-X is a self-hosted, open-source traceability system built around parts, their component relationships and supply-chain context. It is best suited to companies working within Catena-X that need end-to-end part records and can manage a Helm-based deployment. Its breadth is useful, but the local umbrella setup has a meaningful quality-notification constraint.

Overview

Trace-X handles serialized parts, batches and child components. Users can search and filter manufactured parts represented by BoM AsBuilt and planned parts represented by BoM AsPlanned. That pairing makes it relevant to teams that need to compare built product structure with intended configurations, rather than treating traceability as batch lookup alone.

Part relationships appear in a tree, with views of the supplier network and supply chain. These connections help teams follow a component through a product and its supplier context. Trace-X is designed for standardized, interoperable and data-sovereign traceability exchange within Catena-X, with access described as clearly defined and secure for participating companies and people.

Key features

Part records and genealogy

Asset Administration Shell descriptions and submodels include SerialPart, Batch and JustInSequence, along with planned and built BOM and usage models. Combined with serialized-part and batch ingestion, this gives users several ways to represent products and their components. The parts tree, search and filters make those records more practical to navigate as product structures grow.

Supply-chain and quality workflows

Users can inspect supplier networks and supply chains, send and receive quality investigations between a company and supplier, and send quality alerts from a company to customers. These workflows extend the system beyond record-keeping into communication about quality issues. There is an important deployment caveat: sending and receiving quality notifications is outside the local umbrella setup's scope because it requires another Trace-X instance. Organizations relying on that setup should account for the additional instance before treating these workflows as ready to use.

API and deployment

The project documents REST endpoints using the OpenAPI Specification and provides a Swagger UI path, which gives technical teams a documented interface to work with. The browser frontend is an Angular TypeScript application served statically through NGINX. Installation is documented using a Helm chart from the project's chart repository, so the fit is strongest for teams comfortable operating this kind of deployment rather than buyers seeking a managed application.

Pricing

Trace-X (open-source): free. The software is open source, with no paid plans or usage limits stated. That makes it a strong candidate for organizations that want to avoid a software subscription; it does not remove the operational responsibility that comes with self-hosting.

Platforms

Trace-X supports API, Linux, self-hosted and web use. The documented Helm installation and browser frontend point to an operational model suited to organizations running their own environment, while the REST API serves teams integrating traceability records with other systems.

Who it's for

Trace-X is aimed at companies from SMEs to large OEMs. It is a particularly good fit for manufacturers and supply-chain participants that need serialized-part, batch and product-genealogy records in a Catena-X exchange context, and have the technical capacity to deploy and operate the application. It is less compelling for organizations that need quality notifications from a single local umbrella instance or want a hosted, turnkey service.

Pros and cons

Pros

Broad product structure: serialized parts, batches, child components and planned and built BOM models support genealogy beyond simple lot tracking.

Supplier context: the parts tree and supplier-network views connect part records to their relationships and supply chain.

No software fee: the open-source plan is priced at free, with no usage limits stated.

Documented integration surface: REST endpoints use OpenAPI and have a Swagger UI path, giving technical teams a defined API reference.

Cons

Extra instance for local quality notifications: the umbrella setup does not cover sending and receiving these notifications without another Trace-X instance.

Self-hosting is part of the proposition: Helm-based installation favors teams able to manage their own deployment over buyers seeking hosted software.

Catena-X orientation: its exchange goal is specifically within Catena-X, making it a less natural choice for teams whose traceability needs center elsewhere.

Alternatives

Product Traceability Software is a useful next stop for comparing the category. Choose Scantrust instead if you need a paid product with mobile and desktop platform coverage and a 90-day free trial; its Business 30 plan is €230 a year and includes 30 e-labels per year. FoodTraze is another paid option, described by its maker as open source and available for self-hosting as well as web and mobile platforms; its Private Blockchain plan uses calculator-based pricing.

TraceSense is the better direction if your need is maintenance management: its Essential CMMS plan is £295 a month for up to 250 assets, preventive maintenance, work orders, reporting and five users. WHIMO is worth considering for a free, open-source alternative that can be hosted by EFI or self-hosted. FoodLogiQ Traceability is a paid alternative with web and mobile platform coverage.

LotThread is a better fit for a small operation wanting a web-based entry point: its free Starter plan covers one facility, three users, materials and batch tracking, finished lots and basic trace reports. ReposiTrak Traceability Network suits retailers and wholesalers who want free network access, while supplier traceability starts at $59 a month. TagOne Enterprise is another paid option with Android, iOS, API and web platform coverage.

Verdict

Choose Trace-X if your organization needs detailed part genealogy and supplier context within Catena-X, and can run a self-hosted system without a software fee. Its combination of built and planned product structures, parts-tree views and quality workflows is the main reason to choose it. Look elsewhere if you need a managed deployment or expect a local umbrella installation to send and receive quality notifications without standing up another instance.

Verdict

Trace-X combines part records, supply-chain views and quality workflows for traceability within Catena-X. Account for the extra instance required to send and receive quality notifications when using the local umbrella setup.

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