Authentic.net
Authentic.net: A focused platform for item-level authenticity, ownership records, and scan-based alerts. Ranked #26 of 28 in Product Serialization Software by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for brands needing basic serialized authenticity.
At a glance
- Editor score6.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forBrands needing basic serialized authenticity
- Free planNo
- Paid from$49/mo
- Serialization levelsItem
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- QR and RFID support for serialized product verification
- Ownership records, scan analytics, and location traceability
- Alerts for suspicious activity and duplicate scans
Where it doesn't
- Integration scope centers on web and API access
- Aggregation is outside the stated product scope
- Regulatory reporting is outside the stated product scope
Our verdict on Authentic.net
Authentic.net is a product authentication and brand-protection platform for sporting-goods companies, luxury brands, premium manufacturers, and other businesses managing serialized products. It assigns unique identifiers at the item level, supports QR codes and RFID tags, and lets customers and partners verify authenticity by scanning. Product registration, ownership records, verification activity, unauthorized-seller detection, and distribution traceability make it suited to brands that need a focused way to connect individual products with identity and authentication records.
Pricing is structured around four plans. The $1 Trial is a one-time purchase covering authentication and verification, product registration, and platform access and support. Starter costs $49 per month and adds QR code generation, verification and registration, and email support. Growth costs $199 per month and adds QR plus RFID support, suspicious-activity alerts, unauthorized-seller detection, and Minimum Advertised Price policy support. Enterprise pricing is not stated; its listed additions include RFID at scale, API access, SSO, a dedicated success manager, custom SLAs, and onboarding. The published plans therefore give smaller brands a defined entry point, while larger deployments are directed toward an enterprise arrangement.
The standout capability is the connection between serialized identifiers, scan-based verification, ownership records, and alerts. That combination can support authenticity checks while giving brands visibility into suspicious activity, duplicate scans, seller behavior, and product location. The platform is available through web and API access, with item-level serialization and chain-of-custody support. Brands seeking basic serialized authenticity and brand-protection workflows should find the scope relevant. Businesses that require aggregation or regulatory reporting should choose a platform whose stated capabilities cover those operational needs.
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Authentic.net fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $49/mo |
| Serialization levels | Item |
| Aggregation support | Not verified |
| Serial verification | Yes |
| Chain of custody | Yes |
| Regulatory reporting | Not verified |
| API access | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | authentic.net |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
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