CardanoTrace vs SusChain
CardanoTrace
cardanotrace.onlineSusChain
suschain.orgSide by side
| Figure | CardanoTrace | SusChain |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Product Traceability Software | 7.5 (#17) | 8.3 (#1) |
| Intended users | The homepage describes the product as built for developers creating supply chain traceability solutions. | The initiative seeks product manufacturers and brands in sectors that rely on agricultural sourcing, as well as public institutions, NGOs and foundations. |
| License | The site identifies CardanoTrace as open source under the MIT License. | Independent project documentation describes the software as free under an open-source licence but does not name a specific licence. |
| Purpose | CardanoTrace is described as an open-source supply chain traceability platform built on the Cardano blockchain. | SusChain is an open source platform for visualizing and sharing supply chain information about raw material sourcing. |
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In their own words
CardanoTrace
CardanoTrace is an open-source API and SDK for building supply-chain traceability solutions on the Cardano blockchain. Plutus smart contracts record product lifecycle events on-chain, covering events, lots, assets and policies. Its stated scope is end to end, with examples ranging from farm-to-fork supply chains to pharmaceutical logistics. The system uses modular, event-driven components designed for GS1- and ISO-aligned data, portability, and connection with existing systems and standards. Developers can use typed SDKs, including TypeScript, clean APIs and end-to-end examples. The repository describes a FastAPI REST API with documented endpoints, a QR service linking codes to blockchain transaction IDs, and a Python SDK. Local deployments list PostgreSQL for production and SQLite for development and testing, with Swagger and ReDoc documentation. CardanoTrace is MIT-licensed; API development is in progress, while the QR service and Python SDK are upcoming.
SusChain
SusChain is a free, open source platform for visualizing, capturing, enriching, and sharing supply-chain information about raw-material sourcing. It creates a verifiable digital trail for tracing materials and presenting supply-chain data to consumers. Transaction records can be matched with regional economic data to help assess whether growers receive a real living income. Users choose which information is public and which remains private, with cryptographic controls securing those choices. Configurable data structures, a localizable interface, and a browser-based front end support adaptation across regions and operations. An open API and plugin universe provide extension options. Progressive block signing is intended to make recorded transactions immutable, externally verifiable, and traceable. SusChain is designed for remote areas with variable connectivity and low-cost, low-power hardware. It can run on local, cloud-based, or hybrid infrastructure, from small businesses through multinational supply operations. The Free plan costs nothing and permits running, modifying, and distributing the platform.