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AssetPulse vs OpenRFID Middleware

Both stand on rfid software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AssetPulse

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

AssetGather combines tracking hardware, server software, and mobile workflows, with cloud and on-premises options. Ask about trial duration and pricing before planning an evaluation.

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OpenRFID Middleware combines reader connectivity, event filtering, dispatch and outage queuing in one project. Check the .NET prerequisite and repository's lack of releases or packages before choosing it.

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The facts

	AssetPulse	OpenRFID Middleware
Free plan	Not published	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	assetpulse.com	github.com
On rfid software	#4 of 26	#1 of 26

AssetPulse: what it does well

Combines RFID, BLE, and IoT tracking.
Tracks changes using reader, sensor, and GPS data.
Mobile apps can work offline and batch-sync later.
Offers cloud-hosted SaaS or on-premises deployment.
Supports API and webhook integrations.

What to know first

Pricing is available on request.
No standard trial length is stated.
Trial rentals include readers and tags.

OpenRFID Middleware: what it does well

Free and open source under the MIT License
Supports multiple reader protocols and connection types
Queues tags during network outages
Includes telemetry, diagnostics and a management API

What to know first

Requires .NET 10.0 SDK or compatible .NET 8.0+ target
Repository page shows no releases or packages

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