ClarityRFID vs OpenRFID Middleware

ClarityRFID is cloud-based retail RFID software for tracking item-level inventory across factory and distribution operations and stores. It has two offerings: Clarity Supply Chain handles carton audits and pack verification, while Clarity Store covers store counts, replenishment, fulfillment, and pricing. Store workflows also include promotions, shipment receipt, transfers, tagging, and role permissions. Clarity Store runs on handheld devices and the web, supports RFID and non-RFID counting, and can save work offline until a connection returns. Integration options include REST APIs, SFTP file exchange using CSV or XML, cloud blob storage, and webhooks, with inbound and outbound data flows. Listed connected systems include SAP S/4, OMS, POS sales feeds, WMS, warehouse control systems, 3PLs, and supplier systems. Clarity Store lists SSO and role-based permissions. Paid pricing is on request, and there is a free 30-day proof of concept for qualifying retailers, up to two stores, with readers and hardware included. The maker says SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 audit work is underway, with certification targeted for January 2027.

OpenRFID Middleware connects physical RFID readers with cloud and on-premise applications such as ERPs, WMS and cloud APIs. The free, MIT-licensed project lists reader plugins and protocols including LLRP, Impinj Octane, Zebra FX, Identium, Alien, TCP/UDP sockets, serial connections and MQTT. Filtering options include deduplication, RSSI thresholds, antenna masking and EPC pattern rules. It dispatches data using HTTP GET, POST, PUT or PATCH, with configurable headers and Liquid or Handlebars templates for JSON, form-data, XML and CSV payloads. A persistent SQLite WAL queue retains tag data through network outages for retransmission when connectivity returns; the guide also describes automatic reader reconnection and exponential backoff. Monitoring includes a web dashboard, live tag telemetry, diagnostics, WebSocket logs and an OpenAPI/Swagger REST management API. Deployment documentation covers the .NET CLI and optional Docker Compose. The listed prerequisite is a .NET 10.0 SDK or compatible .NET 8.0+ build target. The repository page shows no releases or packages.