TracerPlus
Mobile development platforms
Barcode software
Application development software
Mobile development software
Inventory management software
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$36 per device per month
Free TrialFree version
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- Transportation and logistics
- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
What is TracerPlus
TracerPlus is a mobile data collection and barcode scanning platform used to build and run custom workflows on handheld devices. It supports use cases such as inventory counts, asset tracking, receiving/shipping, and field inspections where users capture scans, quantities, photos, and signatures. The product includes a form/app builder and device-side app, with options to sync data to back-end systems or export to common formats. It is typically used by operations teams that need purpose-built mobile scanning apps without building a full custom mobile stack.
Purpose-built barcode workflows
TracerPlus focuses on barcode-driven data capture, including scan-first forms and transaction-style workflows common in warehouses and field operations. This reduces the amount of custom development needed compared with general-purpose app development tools. It fits teams that need repeatable scanning processes rather than broad consumer-style app features.
Mobile forms and validation
The platform supports configurable forms with required fields, pick lists, and basic validation to improve data quality at the point of capture. It can capture additional evidence such as photos and signatures alongside barcode scans. These capabilities align well with inspection, proof-of-service, and inventory adjustment scenarios.
Offline-capable field data capture
TracerPlus is designed for mobile use where connectivity can be intermittent, allowing users to continue collecting data and sync later. This is important for warehouses, yards, and remote field sites. Offline operation can reduce process interruptions compared with solutions that assume continuous network access.
Narrower than full low-code
Compared with broad low-code application development platforms, TracerPlus is more specialized around mobile data collection and scanning. Organizations building complex multi-role business apps, portals, or extensive workflow automation may need additional platforms or custom development. This can increase architectural complexity for enterprise-wide initiatives.
Integration depth varies by system
While TracerPlus supports data export and synchronization options, the effort to integrate with specific ERPs, WMSs, or custom databases can vary. Some environments may require middleware, custom connectors, or professional services to meet security and data model requirements. Buyers should validate supported integration patterns for their target systems early.
UI and extensibility constraints
As a configurable mobile forms product, UI customization and advanced app behaviors can be more constrained than in full developer IDEs and frameworks. Teams needing highly customized user experiences, complex business logic, or bespoke device integrations may hit platform limits. In those cases, a more general mobile development approach may be required.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | Official site shows both $79 per month/device and $99 per month/device (site contains conflicting figures) | Subscription includes TracerPlus Mobile client, TracerPlus Desktop (app design), TracerPlus Connect, technical support and upgrades; billed per device or per user; renews automatically unless canceled. (See official shop/pricing pages.) |
| Annual subscription (billed annually) | Official site displays $36 per month/device (annual) — site text inconsistently shows annual billed at $432 or $396 (conflict across pages). | Same inclusions as monthly; annual billing shown on site as a $36/month/device rate (annual charge shown inconsistently as $432 or $396). |
| Perpetual license (one-time) | $995.40 per device | Perpetual license includes TracerPlus Mobile license, TracerPlus Connect and 1 year of technical support; requires manual registration and has feature limitations vs subscription (see official perpetual pricing page). |
Seller details
PTI Security Systems, Inc. (Portable Technology Solutions)
Long Beach, CA, USA
1986
Private
https://www.ptisecurity.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pti-security-systems/
