Buyer checklist
How to compare DPP software without getting distracted by QR demos.
A serious DPP platform should be compared on data portability, legal adaptability and operational workflow — not just landing-page design.
| Area | Questions to ask |
|---|---|
| Data portability | Can you export all passport data in machine-readable formats without vendor lock-in? |
| Identifiers | Can the system support model, batch or item-level passports and persistent identifiers? |
| Registry | Can it support EU DPP Registry registration and API-based workflows where applicable? |
| Supplier data | Can suppliers submit structured data with validation and version control? |
| Access rights | Can public, professional and authority-level information be separated? |
| Integrations | Does it support CSV, API, ERP/PIM/PLM and webhooks? |
| Lifecycle | How are updates, version history, continuity and service-provider exit handled? |
| Sector adaptability | Can schemas change as delegated acts and technical standards evolve? |
Red flags
- The vendor equates a QR landing page with full DPP compliance
- No full-data export or unclear exit process
- One fixed schema presented as universal for every product category
- No explanation of access rights or lifecycle maintenance