Evaluation guide
How to choose a Digital Product Passport provider
Choose a provider using six criteria: sector fit, customer references, integration, portability, security and cost. For each one, here is the evidence to request and what you can review at Arianee.
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In brief
Ask for evidence, then test with your data. A customer logo, an API or an open-source protocol does not answer every question. Confirm the scope, run a pilot and compare the full cost before signing.
In this guide
Six criteria for comparing DPP providers
Use the same product scope, volumes and service duration for every offer.
| Criterion | Evidence to request |
|---|---|
| Sector fit | A named customer, the project scope and the requirements applicable to your products. |
| Production experience | Dated passport volumes and a test at your planned scale. |
| Integration | Import, publication and updates using your ERP or PIM data; available connectors and work required. |
| Portability | A usable export, continuity of identifiers and access, and contractual exit terms. |
| Security | Role-based access, hosting locations, audit scope and supporting documents. |
| Cost and timeline | Integration, issuance, hosting, maintenance, support and exit costs; delivery stages and responsibilities. |
Arianee: the evidence you can review
- •Customer projects: Ecosystem × Fnac Darty for appliances and Breitling for watchmaking. Check the scope of each deployment against your intended use.
- •Deployment volume: 4M+ passports across industries, confirmed on 11 September 2026. This aggregate is not a customer-specific or battery-specific volume. See the case studies.
- •External assessment: ABI Research placed Arianee second overall and among its two Market Leaders in August 2024, alongside Avery Dennison. Read the original assessment.
- •Integration: review the API documentation and integration workflow. Confirm the work needed for your systems during scoping.
- •Open infrastructure and security: inspect the Arianee protocol and Trust Center. Test exports and access rights; agree service continuity and responsibilities in the contract.
- •Pricing: scope a project with your catalogue sample, volume, available data and target markets. The quote should state what is included and what remains your responsibility.
What to validate before signing
- 01.Define the scope. Choose a product family, target markets, expected volumes and the services to activate. Check the applicable regulatory requirements for that category.
- 02.Run a representative pilot. Import your data, publish a passport, scan it, update it, test permissions and export its data. Record failures and the work needed to fix them.
- 03.Agree the full proposal. Document acceptance criteria, price, schedule, maintenance, support and exit terms.
The DPP platform page connects these requirements to Arianee’s modules and customer deployments.
Sources
- •ABI Research: DPP vendor assessment, 22 August 2024
- •Arianee protocol and open-source resources
- •Arianee NMP API documentation
This guide is published by Arianee. Customer figures describe the stated deployment scope; technical and contractual requirements must be checked for your project.
Frequently asked questions
How do you evaluate a DPP provider?
Compare sector references, deployed volumes, integration, portability, security and total cost. Ask every provider for evidence on the same product sample and agree how the pilot will be accepted.
Should you choose a specialist or a multi-sector provider?
A specialist can suit a project focused on one product category. If your catalogue spans several categories, check which requirements, integrations and services can be shared. Choose for your actual scope.
Does open source guarantee that you can switch providers?
Open source makes code inspectable. A migration also requires usable data exports, continuity of identifiers and access, an operator to run the service and clear contractual responsibilities. Test these before signing.
Does an API mean an ERP connector is available?
No. An API is an interface for exchanging data. A connector is an integration built for a specific system. Ask for supported versions, data coverage, maintenance responsibilities and a demonstration with your own data.
How much does a DPP deployment cost?
A useful quote separates integration, passport issuance, hosting, maintenance, support and exit costs. Compare offers using the same product volume, data quality, access requirements and service duration. Arianee scopes the project before pricing it.
How is Arianee ranked by ABI Research?
In its August 2024 assessment of nine DPP providers, ABI Research placed Arianee second overall and named it one of two Market Leaders alongside Avery Dennison. The assessment is dated and does not replace checking the fit for your project.
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