ClearStream RFID
6.3#7 in rfid softwareFrom $456 a yearWebAPIWindows
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OpenRFID Middleware
6.8#2 in rfid softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | ClearStream RFID | OpenRFID Middleware |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Calverton, New York, United States | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Integrations | Data destinations listed include AWS, ODBC databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, and Access, Excel workbooks, text files, email, and web servers. | The middleware lists WebSockets and MQTT alongside HTTP dispatch for communicating with applications and remote servers. |
| Intended users | The maker describes PTS solutions as requiring no programming experience and serving organizations of any size. | The guide describes it as a bridge between RFID hardware and upstream enterprise applications such as ERPs, WMS, and cloud APIs. |
| Security | The opened product pages and user guide describe data routing and deployment but do not state a security certification or compliance standard. | The README mentions support for custom authorization tokens and static keys in HTTP headers; it does not state a security certification. |
ClearStream RFID plans
- Monthly subscription$105 a month
- Yearly subscription$456 a year
- Perpetual license$995.40, paid once
OpenRFID Middleware plans
- OpenRFID MiddlewareFree
Pick ClearStream RFID if…
It suits organizations connecting RFID and BLE hardware to databases, files or services without limiting deployment to one destination. Teams planning reader layouts can also use the virtual survey and on-reader storage options.
Pick OpenRFID Middleware if…
It may suit teams bridging RFID hardware to enterprise applications such as ERPs, warehouse management systems and cloud APIs. Users should be prepared to meet the listed .NET build prerequisite.