Wherefour
Wherefour: A broad batch ERP for manufacturers that need traceability, planning, and integrations. Ranked #2 of 23 in Batch Management Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for batch manufacturers needing broad integrations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forBatch manufacturers needing broad integrations
- Batch traceabilityYes
- Founded2015 · Petaluma, California, United States; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Forward, backward, and full recall traceability reports
- Recipe scaling, yield recording, and FIFO, FEFO, and LIFO inventory
- Integrations spanning accounting, ecommerce, logistics, and industry systems
Where it doesn't
- Custom-quote pricing adds a sales step
- The broad ERP scope may exceed a narrow batch operation's needs
- Not open source
Our verdict on Wherefour
Wherefour is a cloud-based manufacturing ERP for food, beverage, cannabis, cosmetics, nutraceutical, and other product manufacturers. It brings together batch production, work orders, formula and recipe management, inventory, purchasing, MRP, reporting, compliance records, and accounting or ecommerce integrations. Its traceability coverage includes raw materials and finished goods, with forward, backward, and full recall reporting. Barcode workflows, yield recording, and audit histories extend the system from production planning into operational recordkeeping. It is suited to growing manufacturers operating across one or more facilities.
Pricing is configured by operation and requires a custom quote. The published billing options are monthly, quarterly, or annual. The feature set covers production management, recipe scaling, lot tracking, recall workflows, yield results, inventory methods including FIFO, FEFO, and LIFO, barcode labeling and scanning, forecasting, purchase-order automation, and audit trails that record user, date, and time changes. This breadth makes Wherefour relevant when batch control and traceability need to sit alongside purchasing, inventory, and planning rather than operate as separate tools.
Integration and platform fit are central strengths. Wherefour supports web access and an API, with REST API and webhook capabilities. Listed connections include QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Xero, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Epicor, Shopify and Shopify Plus, Amazon FBA, SPS Commerce, ShipStation, LeafLink, Metrc, and Zapier. Manufacturers choosing Wherefour should want a wide operational system with detailed batch records and connected business workflows. A company seeking a narrowly focused batch tool, open-source software, or straightforward published pricing should consider a different fit.
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Wherefour fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Batch traceability | Yes |
| Lot tracking | Yes |
| Recipe management | Yes |
| Yield tracking | Yes |
| Audit trail | Yes |
| Traceability direction | Both |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2 |
| Support | Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4,989+ integrations: QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Epicor … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | wherefour.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Wherefour integrations
Wherefour lists 4,989+ integrations on its own site — the 14 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Xero
- Sage Intacct
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Epicor
- Shopify
- Shopify Plus
- Amazon FBA
- SPS Commerce
- ShipStation
- LeafLink
- Metrc
- Zapier
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Alternatives to Wherefour
- DEACOM ERPA broad batch ERP for manufacturers that need formulation, traceability, quality, and compliance together.9.3
- FlexiBakeBroad batch, traceability, and production coverage with plans from $125/month.9.0
- Dexciss ERPA broad batch ERP with strong traceability, yield controls, and finance integrations.8.9
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Wherefour is ranked in 9 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Batch Management Software.
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