2026 retail RFID field guide

Simple RFIDvs. the rest.

Inventory accuracy shouldn't require an enterprise transformation. See how Simple RFID connects the retail lifecycle, from the first count to every channel, store, and exit.

Human support across three regions
Built for retail teams, not just IT teams.

LIVE
DEPLOYMENTDays–weeks
TURNKEYOne complete system
ONBOARDING$500
Inventory pulseLive
Accuracy signalSynced
9leading alternatives
compared
10decision-critical
capabilities
3retail regions
supported
1connected retail
platform
Inventory intelligenceEcommerce nativeSerial-level EPCRetail-first UXTurnkey deployment
One connected lifecycle

RFID that starts simple.
And never boxes you in.

Start with the operation that creates immediate value, then connect commerce, POS, and loss prevention when your roadmap is ready.

01
Know every item

Count & locate

Fast cycle counts, serial-level EPC visibility, item finding, receiving, and multi-location inventory, all in a retail-first workflow.

02
Sell everywhere

Connect & fulfill

Bring accurate inventory into Shopify, BigCommerce, Fulfil, POS, and omnichannel workflows without rebuilding your retail stack.

03
Expand on your terms

Checkout & protect

Add EPC-aware POS and exit intelligence as optional modules, so sold items move freely and exceptions get attention.

Roadmap add-ons
Capability coverage

A broader starting point. A shorter path to value.

Simple RFID leads across the areas that matter to growing retailers: core operations, commerce connectivity, and deployment readiness.

Simple RFID Alternative average
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Directional index derived from the source comparison: native 100, planned 75, partial/custom 50, unavailable 0. Alternative average covers the nine listed providers.

CategoryCoverage index
Core inventory100
Alternative avg. 51
Commerce & POS96
Alternative avg. 24
Loss prevention69
Alternative avg. 39
Deployment model100
Alternative avg. 21
Side-by-side

The retail RFID scorecard.

Ten capabilities that separate a retail-ready platform from a collection of disconnected parts.

Native / strong ~ Partial / custom Planned add-on × Not supported
Comparison of Simple RFID with nine RFID alternatives across ten retail capabilities

Comparison reflects the supplied 2026 competitive dataset. “Partial” may include custom, partner-led, or enterprise-heavy implementations. Product capabilities change; verify current fit during evaluation.

Investment profile

Put budget into outcomes. Not overhead.

For one store, Simple RFID's supplied pricing sits below many enterprise-heavy platforms, even before considering the cost and time of complex onboarding.

Annual software · 1 store$2,388–$4,788Simple RFID range

Indicative pricing from the supplied comparison. Hardware, add-ons, taxes, services, and scope may affect actual cost.

Entry-cost snapshotAnnual software minimum
USD / year
TagMatiks
$1.5k
SimplyRFID
$3k
Nedap
$5k
Checkpoint
$6k
Sensormatic
$8k
Mojix / RIOT
$10k+
Simple RFID onboarding$500vs. $1k–$30k listed alternatives
Days–weeks, not months

From first tag to first insight without the enterprise drag.

Hardware, labels, software, and support come together in one deployment model, so your team can focus on using RFID instead of assembling it.

Hardware stocked RFID labels stocked Hardware-agnostic Turnkey delivery
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Let's map your fastest path to better inventory.

Tell us what your retail stack looks like today and where it is getting in the way. We will come prepared with practical next steps.

A focused 30-minute conversation Answers specific to your retail stack No generic sales presentation
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