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Head-to-head · Food Traceability Software

Wherefour vs Haloglide

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Wherefour #1 in Food Traceability Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Wherefour

Wherefour leads on 0 checks, Haloglide on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWherefour · 8.3/10

Wherefour scores higher on our rubric for food traceability software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Wherefour is the better fit for small food manufacturers managing production and lots. Haloglide is the better fit for teams needing serialized IDs and targeted recalls.

  • Wherefour fits best

    Small food manufacturers managing production and lots

  • Haloglide fits best

    Teams needing serialized IDs and targeted recalls

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Side by side

Feature Wherefour 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Haloglide 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.9
Ranking #1 in Food Traceability Software #8 in Food Traceability Software
Best for Small food manufacturers managing production and lots Teams needing serialized IDs and targeted recalls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $399/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Phone, Docs Email
Integrations 4,989+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Wherefour 1/3 · Haloglide 1/3
Lot tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recall management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Barcode support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Traceability scope Not checked yet End_to_end
Food standards Not checked yet Not checked yet
Listed integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks lots from raw materials through finished goods with recall reports
  • Connects recipes, work orders, yields, and inventory in one ERP
  • Offers integrations including QuickBooks, Shopify, and Xero
  • Tracks product, lot, unit and supply-chain event identities
  • Supports QR, NFC, RFID and GS1 Digital Links
  • Recall impact analysis supports targeted withdrawals
Cons
  • Custom quotes make costs harder to compare upfront
  • Its scope extends beyond food traceability into broader manufacturing ERP
  • A cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking another deployment model
  • Orbit starts at $399 USD per month
  • The platform is cloud-based and web-only
  • Support is available by email
Our verdict

Wherefour is a cloud-based manufacturing ERP for food and other product manufacturers, with tools for production, inventory, and lot traceability. Small food manufacturers managing production and lots can use it to link recipes and work…

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Haloglide is a cloud-based traceability and transparency platform for growers, processors, exporters, manufacturers, certifiers and other regulated supply-chain teams. It records product, lot, unit and event data, then shares evidence with…

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  1. WherefourFood Traceability Software 8.3Pricing on request
  2. HaloglideFood Traceability Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Wherefour — where it wins

    • Tracks lots from raw materials through finished goods with recall reports
    • Connects recipes, work orders, yields, and inventory in one ERP
    • Offers integrations including QuickBooks, Shopify, and Xero

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom quotes make costs harder to compare upfront
    • Its scope extends beyond food traceability into broader manufacturing ERP
    • A cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking another deployment model
  • Haloglide — where it wins

    • Tracks product, lot, unit and supply-chain event identities
    • Supports QR, NFC, RFID and GS1 Digital Links
    • Recall impact analysis supports targeted withdrawals

    Where it doesn't

    • Orbit starts at $399 USD per month
    • The platform is cloud-based and web-only
    • Support is available by email
  • Wherefour8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    Wherefour combines batch operations and bidirectional traceability for growing food manufacturers.

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  • Haloglide7.9/10 · Paid

    Serialized identities, event histories and recall analysis for supply-chain traceability.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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