Question 1

What is the best Digital Product Passport software for SMEs?

Accepted Answer

For SMEs the best fit is self-service software with published pricing, ESPR-ready templates and EU DPP Registry export files. Hoken Pass adds a qualified eIDAS timestamp on every plan, including the free one, and exports EU JSON/XML batch files ready to upload to the Registry.

Question 2

How much does DPP software cost in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Self-service SaaS tools for SMEs usually offer a free tier and low monthly entry plans, while enterprise platforms work on quotes or paid pilots. Hoken Pass starts free for 3 passports with the eIDAS timestamp included; paid plans from €120/year add blockchain notarization. Data collection often costs more than the software itself.

Question 3

Enterprise platform or self-service tool: which one for an SME?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise DPP platforms suit complex multi-tier supply chains that need ERP integration and a dedicated project team. SMEs that need guided templates, explicit low pricing and eIDAS timestamps without enterprise overhead fit a self-service tool such as Hoken Pass.

Question 4

What checklist should I use before buying DPP software?

Accepted Answer

Verify: published SME pricing, ESPR delegated-act coverage for your category, the data carrier your delegated act requires (such as a QR code), data hosting location and retention, access control, qualified eIDAS timestamps, and EU DPP Registry export files (JSON/XML) ready to upload.

Question 5

When do SMEs need DPP software by?

Accepted Answer

Battery passports are mandatory from 18 February 2027 (Regulation 2023/1542). Textiles follow from 2029 at the earliest (ESPR delegated act planned for Q4 2027, then a transition of at least 18 months), and other ESPR product groups follow their own delegated acts. The EU DPP Registry is live since 20 July 2026. Starting now avoids collecting supply-chain data under time pressure.

Criteria	Hoken Pass	Other self-service SME tools	Enterprise platforms
Entry price (observed)	Free (3 passports), paid from €120/year	Free tier or low monthly plan	Quote or paid pilot
SME self-service signup	Yes, guided templates	Usually yes	Sales-led onboarding
eIDAS qualified timestamp included	Yes (qualified trust service provider)	Often not stated: ask	Often not stated: ask
EU DPP Registry export	Yes, EU JSON/XML batch files you upload to the Registry	Varies: check the export format	Usually part of an integration project
Best for	SMEs needing legal-grade proof	Pilots and small catalogs	Enterprises, complex supply chains

Choosing the Right Digital Product Passport Software for SMEs

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Frequently asked questions

What does DPP software cost in 2026?

Enterprise platform or self-service tool for an SME?

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