ProLinc
ProLinc: A mature traceability platform for serialization, genealogy, authentication, and recalls. Ranked #16 of 26 in Product Traceability Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for industrial manufacturers needing product genealogy.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forIndustrial manufacturers needing product genealogy
- Lot and batch trackingYes
- Founded1925 · Williamsville, New York, USA
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers serialization, genealogy, authentication, recalls, and lifecycle events
- Integrates with ERP, MES, and factory systems
- Supports end-to-end supply-chain traceability and production monitoring
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- Integration fit depends on existing ERP, MES, and factory systems
- Onsite server deployment may not suit cloud-only policies
Our verdict on ProLinc
ProLinc is a SaaS product security and traceability solution from Ashton Potter for industrial manufacturers, governments, brands, and other regulated organizations. It connects product and subcomponent serialization with digital genealogy, batch and component-level traceability, authentication by scan, and lifecycle event tracking. The platform is designed for organizations that need visibility from pre-production through end of life, including recall management and product isolation.
Pricing is handled through contact sales rather than named plan tiers, so buyers should expect a sales-led evaluation of their requirements. ProLinc is designed to fit existing operational environments through integrations with ERP systems, MES, and factory systems. That makes integration planning important: the value of the platform depends on how product, batch, production, and supply-chain data are connected across the organization. An onsite server option is also available for organizations that require local deployment.
Its strongest distinction is breadth across the product lifecycle. Serialization, genealogy, authentication, real-time production monitoring, supply-chain events, and recalls are brought into one traceability scope, while the vendor states that ProLinc can scale to billions of records. Ashton Potter’s 1925 founding year adds a long operating history to the product’s maturity profile. ProLinc should suit manufacturers that need product genealogy and regulated traceability across multiple systems. Organizations seeking a narrowly focused tool, transparent tiered pricing, or a cloud-only deployment model may prefer an alternative.
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ProLinc fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Lot and batch tracking | Yes |
| Product genealogy | Yes |
| Recall management | Yes |
| Supply-chain events | Yes |
| Serialization support | Yes |
| Traceability scope | End_to_end |
| Record limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: ERP systems, MES, factory systems |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | ashtonpotter.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
ProLinc integrations
ProLinc lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- ERP systems
- MES
- factory systems
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