ClarityRFID

ClarityRFID is retail inventory software for businesses that need item-level visibility from distribution operations through stores. It suits retailers coordinating supply-chain and store work; its broad workflows are balanced by custom pricing and a printer-encoding requirement.

Overview

ClarityRFID brings together two offerings: Clarity Supply Chain for carton auditing and pack verification, and Clarity Store for store inventory and fulfillment. The combination makes it a stronger fit for retailers seeking continuity across distribution and store operations than for teams looking only for a basic counting tool.

Cloud deployment, read-event analytics, and exception alerts support operational oversight. ClarityRFID describes itself as hardware-agnostic across major reader manufacturers, but printer encoding requires a specific printer model and GS1 registration. Retailers should confirm that constraint suits their tagging process before committing.

Key features

Store workflows and offline work

Clarity Store covers stock counts, replenishment, order fulfillment, promotions, shipment receipt, store transfers, tagging, and pricing. It supports both RFID and non-RFID counting on handheld devices and the web, and can save work offline until reconnection. That flexibility can help stores handle varied counting workflows and intermittent connectivity; businesses that need only a narrow counting function may not benefit from the wider operational scope.

Integrations and access

Integration options include REST APIs, SFTP transfers in CSV or XML, cloud blob storage, and webhooks, with inbound and outbound data flows. Connected systems include ERP platforms such as SAP S/4, OMS, POS sales feeds, WMS, warehouse control systems such as Swisslog and SYNQ, 3PLs, and supplier systems. Customer architectures are scoped under NDA, and customer-specific plugins can address nonstandard data or business rules. This breadth is useful for complex retail environments, but the need to scope each architecture makes integration planning an important part of adoption.

Clarity Store offers SSO and role-based permissions across four roles, with restricted features grayed out for unauthorized users. The maker says SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 audit work is underway, with certification targeted for January 2027, so organizations requiring completed certifications should weigh that timing carefully.

Pricing

ClarityRFID uses paid pricing on request and has no general free plan. A qualifying retailer can use the Free 30-day POC for free, covering up to two stores for 30 days with readers and hardware included. It is a bounded evaluation rather than an ongoing free tier; retailers beyond two stores or needing a longer evaluation should discuss scope and pricing directly.

Every account receives a named Customer Experience Consultant and monthly check-in, while incidents go through a support portal. That provides a defined support contact and cadence, though incident handling is portal-based.

Platforms

ClarityRFID is available through web and API access, with Clarity Store running on handheld devices as well as the web. Its cloud deployment avoids an on-premises requirement, while the printer model and GS1 registration requirement remains a specific hardware consideration for encoding workflows.

Who it's for

ClarityRFID is best suited to retailers that want item-level inventory workflows spanning carton verification, store counts, replenishment, and fulfillment, particularly those with existing enterprise systems to connect. It is less compelling for a business seeking a low-cost, self-serve counting app or one that cannot accommodate the printer-encoding requirement.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Supply-chain and store workflows sit within one product family, covering carton auditing through store fulfillment.
• Pro: RFID and non-RFID counting, offline work, and handheld or web access give stores options across connectivity and counting needs.
• Pro: Multiple data exchange methods and support for a wide range of connected systems give retailers routes to fit established architectures.
• Con: Paid pricing is custom, and the evaluation offer is limited to qualifying retailers, two stores, and 30 days.
• Con: Printer encoding depends on a specific printer model and GS1 registration, limiting flexibility for that workflow.
• Con: Security certification work is still underway, which may not meet requirements for buyers needing completed audits now.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see RFID Software.

• TagMatiks is worth considering when a free tier matters: its Wedge Free plan allows up to 500 scans, while AT Lite Free supports up to 99 active assets, and it spans Android, iOS, web, Windows, API, and self-hosted platforms.
• OpenRFID Middleware is the alternative to consider for a free, open-source option across API, Linux, web, Windows, and self-hosted platforms.
• Senitron Athena is another paid RFID option, with Android, iOS, macOS, web, Windows, API, and self-hosted support.
• Nedap iD Cloud is a paid alternative spanning Android, iOS, web, and API.
• RFTrack is worth comparing if on-premise or on-demand options are relevant; its plans include an on-premise perpetual license and an on-demand option.
• AMG Read Stream offers paid enterprise inventory tracking with cloud or on-premises deployment.
• AssetPulse is another paid option with a free trial and Android, iOS, web, API, and self-hosted support.
• RFID Cloud is a paid alternative with a free trial and Android, iOS, web, and API support.

Verdict

Choose ClarityRFID if your retail operation needs a connected path from supply-chain verification to store inventory and fulfillment, and its integration approach and printer requirement fit your environment. Its breadth is the principal reason to choose it; custom pricing, the limited POC, and unfinished security audit work are sound reasons to look elsewhere if your needs are narrower or your procurement standards demand more.