FoodTraze vs Wherefour

FoodTraze tracks food ingredients and products through the supply chain, from origin to consumption, using a blockchain built with Hyperledger Fabric. Its records can cover provenance, suppliers, harvest and processing timestamps, quality data, allergens, nutrition and batch or lot identifiers. It also tracks asset transfers, ownership changes, logistics routes, inventory, delivery schedules and recall information. FoodTraze says it can connect with supply chain systems, databases, IoT devices, ERP systems, farm management tools and quality-control sensors. Deployment choices include managed SaaS on FoodTraze or a private blockchain with dedicated nodes and governance. The maker describes the software as open source; installation documentation covers the network, API and Explorer using Docker and source repositories. The offering is intended for participants including farmers, producers, processors, distributors, retailers and end consumers. Pricing is on request and varies with usage and selected options. The calculator lists six months of free bug-fix support; a premium option includes 24/7 priority support, phone and video support, monitoring, updates and training.

Wherefour is a paid ERP platform built for growing manufacturers, available through web and API access. It provides real-time, lot-level inventory visibility across locations, with FIFO, FEFO, LIFO, and custom lot selection. Work-order-driven production supports customizable workflows and tracks production costs. MRP and forecasting calculate material requirements and can create replenishment purchase orders with one click. The system records materials, costs, users, dates, and times, and generates traceability reports. Listed compliance capabilities include FSMA 204 support, mock recalls, COA management, and audit trails. Integrations include QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Epicor, Shopify, Amazon FBA, SPS Commerce, ShipStation, LeafLink, and Metrc. Its authenticated REST API provides read and write access to core data, with webhooks for inventory, orders, and production events. Wherefour lists food and beverage, cannabis, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and distribution among its industries. Plans are custom, billed monthly, quarterly, or annually, with no long-term contracts. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Petaluma, California, and Toronto, Ontario.