Trace-X
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VisitTrace-X vs WHIMO
What both publish
| Fact | Trace-X | WHIMO |
|---|---|---|
| Data exchange | The project aims for standardized, data-sovereign, interoperable traceability-data exchange along the value creation chain within Catena-X. | Users can collect traceability data from suppliers, transfer it to customers, view supply-chain diagnostics, and download data for due diligence. |
| Deployment | The installation guide documents installing the application with a Helm chart from the project's chart repository. | EFI hosts the ready-to-use service, while companies and institutions can replicate and adapt the open-access source code to host their own system. |
| Intended users | The project describes its audience as companies ranging from SMEs to large OEMs. | It is designed for cooperatives, local aggregators, transporters, processors, and exporters, including users in low-infrastructure contexts. |
| Purpose | Trace-X is an open-source system for tracking parts along the supply chain. | WHIMO captures and shares supply-chain transaction and geolocation data from origin to destination. |
Trace-X plans
- Open-source Trace-XFree
- Trace-X (open-source)Free
WHIMO plans
- WHIMOFree
Pick Trace-X if…
Trace-X is intended for companies ranging from SMEs to large OEMs that need to track parts and supply-chain relationships. Its documented local setup has a limitation for quality notifications.
Pick WHIMO if…
WHIMO suits cooperatives, aggregators, transporters, processors, and exporters that need to record supply-chain transactions and geolocation. Its mobile, web, and self-hosting options, along with support for low-infrastructure contexts, suit varied operating environments.