The right DPP tool
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Spreadsheets, enterprise platforms, consultants, or LabelEU? Compare the four main approaches to Digital Product Passport compliance.

15 min setup
From 6.99/passport
ESPR-compliant

Four approaches to DPP compliance

Each approach has trade-offs. Here is how they compare at a glance.

Recommended

LabelEU

Purpose-built for small and mid-size businesses. Guided editor, GS1 QR codes, public passport pages, label designer. Ready in 15 minutes.

DIY Spreadsheets

Manual tracking in Excel or Google Sheets. No QR codes, no public passport pages, no compliance validation.

Does not meet ESPR machine-readable data carrier requirements

Enterprise DPP Platforms

Full supply chain traceability, blockchain verification, multi-tier supplier management. Built for large corporations.

Typically 10,000+ EUR/year with months of onboarding

Compliance Consultants

Expert regulatory interpretation, audit preparation, and strategic compliance planning. Hands-on guidance.

500-2,000 EUR per product, no self-serve tooling included

Feature-by-feature comparison

See exactly what each approach offers across setup, compliance, features, and support.

FeatureLabelEUDIY SpreadsheetsEnterprise DPPConsultants
Setup & Onboarding
Ready in under 15 minutes
No IT team required
Guided compliance editor
Cost
Free tier available
Under 10 EUR per passport
No recurring fees
Compliance
ESPR-aligned data fields
Live compliance scoring
GS1 Digital Link QR codes
Machine-readable data carrier
Public passport pages
Features
Label designer + batch print
Bulk CSV/Excel import
REST API access
Team collaboration
Audit trail
Scalability
Handles 100+ products
No per-seat pricing
Cumulative packs (buy more anytime)
Support
Self-serve documentation
EU-hosted data
GDPR compliant

Cost comparison

What you would pay for Digital Product Passports with each approach. LabelEU packs are one-time purchases with no recurring fees.

ProductsLabelEUEnterprise DPPConsultants
5 products€5010,000+ EUR/yr2,500-10,000 EUR
25 products€19910,000+ EUR/yr12,500-50,000 EUR
100 products€69925,000+ EUR/yr50,000-200,000 EUR

DIY spreadsheets are not included because while they are free, they do not produce ESPR-compliant Digital Product Passports. Enterprise and consultant estimates are based on publicly available market data.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about choosing a DPP compliance approach.

Not necessarily. LabelEU covers the technical side: creating ESPR-compliant passports, generating GS1 QR codes, and hosting public passport pages. If you need help interpreting regulations for your specific products or preparing for audits, a consultant can complement LabelEU. Many customers use both: consultant for strategy, LabelEU for execution.
For most small and mid-size businesses, yes. Enterprise platforms are designed for companies with complex multi-tier supply chains, hundreds of suppliers, and dedicated IT teams. LabelEU gives you everything needed for ESPR compliance without the complexity or cost. If you do not need deep supply chain traceability or ERP integration, LabelEU is likely the better fit.
The ESPR (Article 9) requires products to carry a machine-readable data carrier linking to a publicly accessible digital passport. Spreadsheets cannot generate GS1 Digital Link QR codes, host public passport pages, or provide structured data in the format regulators expect. They also lack audit trails and compliance validation.
LabelEU uses one-time passport packs starting at 50 EUR for 5 passports. No subscriptions, no per-seat fees. Enterprise platforms typically cost 10,000+ EUR/year. Consultants charge 500-2,000 EUR per product. DIY spreadsheets are free but don't meet compliance requirements.
LabelEU grows with you. Passport packs are cumulative, so you can buy more as your catalog expands. Every pack includes REST API access, bulk import, team collaboration, and label batch printing. For high-volume needs or custom integrations, contact us for a tailored plan.

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