DairyCraft Pro vs DuoCron Dairy ERP vs e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy vs Emydex
DairyCraftPro is a web app for cheese and yogurt makers that logs milk reception, tracks production batches and yields, and generates HACCP compliance records. DuoCron Dairy ERP is an industry configuration of ERPNext, sold and implemented by the ERP consultancy DuoCron. E21 ERP is a web-based ERP system for small and mid-size manufacturers and distributors, with a dedicated configuration for cheese and dairy processors. Emydex makes factory-floor software for meat, poultry, fish and other food processors, covering kill line, boning and packing, recipes, warehouse stock, quality checks and traceability. All four are listed under Produce, Meat, Seafood & Dairy Processing Software. The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
DairyCraft Pro publishes a starting price of USD 12.5 per month, billed annually. DuoCron Dairy ERP, e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy and Emydex do not publish a starting price.
audience
Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: DairyCraft Pro: Small and artisan cheese producers; DuoCron Dairy ERP: Dairy cooperatives and milk-collection networks; e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy: Cheese and dairy manufacturers; Emydex: Meat and poultry processors.
platforms
They do not run on the same platforms. DairyCraft Pro: Web; DuoCron Dairy ERP: Web; e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy: Web; Emydex: Web, Android.
Side by side
| Field | DairyCraft Pro | DuoCron Dairy ERP | e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy | Emydex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | DairyCraftPro is a web app for cheese and yogurt makers that logs milk reception, tracks production batches and yields, and generates HACCP compliance records. | DuoCron Dairy ERP is an industry configuration of ERPNext, sold and implemented by the ERP consultancy DuoCron. | E21 ERP is a web-based ERP system for small and mid-size manufacturers and distributors, with a dedicated configuration for cheese and dairy processors. | Emydex makes factory-floor software for meat, poultry, fish and other food processors, covering kill line, boning and packing, recipes, warehouse stock, quality checks and traceability. |
| Best for | Small and artisan cheese producers; Yogurt producers; Dairies preparing for HACCP audits | Dairy cooperatives and milk-collection networks; Dairy plants and cheese makers; Multi-plant food and beverage manufacturers | Cheese and dairy manufacturers; Cheese and dairy distributors; Small and mid-market manufacturers and distributors | Meat and poultry processors; Fish and seafood processors; Fresh produce and further processing plants; Medium and large processors with IT staff |
| Pricing model | Subscription per account | Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
| Starting price | USD 12.5 per month, billed annually | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Yes | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | Yes | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Contract | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Web | Web, Android |
| Countries | Not published | Algeria, Armenia, Bahrain, Botswana, Canada, Egypt and 21 more | Not published | Australia, Botswana, Canada, Ireland, Namibia, New Zealand and 3 more |
| Languages | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Number of integrations | Not published | 11 | 17 | 9 |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | HACCP compliance tooling (FDA 21 CFR Part 117 is discussed in the vendor's help articles) | Confidential handling of client data and restricted access (no certification named) | Level III certification with Worldpay, Single sign-on and multi-factor authentication through Azure Active Directory | Quality module supports HACCP, BRC and ISO quality systems (not a certification of Emydex) |
| Founded | 2022 | Not published | 1990 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Not published | Not published | Toledo, United States | Dublin, Ireland |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by DairyCraft Pro
DairyCraft Pro does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.
Named only by DuoCron Dairy ERP
- Asana
- ERPNext
- MS Project
- Power BI
- QuickBooks
- Tableau
- Trello
- WooCommerce
- Xero
- Zoho Books
Named only by e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy
- Amazon Seller Central
- Authorize.net
- Avalara
- Azure Active Directory
- FedEx
- Google Workspace
- Klaviyo
- MailChimp
- Office 365
- PayPal
- PayTrace
- Purolator
and 4 moreshow fewer
- ShipStation
- Square
- UPS
- Worldpay
Named only by Emydex
- Avery
- Bizerba
- M3
- Marel
- Microsoft Dynamics AX & Nav
- Sage
- SAP
- Scanvaegt
- Zebra
Which to choose
DairyCraft Pro
Choose DairyCraft Pro if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Small and artisan cheese producers; Yogurt producers; Dairies preparing for HACCP audits.
DuoCron Dairy ERP
Choose DuoCron Dairy ERP if you are in one of these groups: Dairy cooperatives and milk-collection networks; Dairy plants and cheese makers; Multi-plant food and beverage manufacturers.
e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy
Choose e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy if you are in one of these groups: Cheese and dairy manufacturers; Cheese and dairy distributors; Small and mid-market manufacturers and distributors.
Less suited to: Restaurants and other food service operators. The product is an ERP for manufacturers and distributors, not a restaurant system.
Emydex
Choose Emydex if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Meat and poultry processors; Fish and seafood processors; Fresh produce and further processing plants.
What we could not confirm
DairyCraft Pro
- Legal entity, headquarters and team size
- Named customers (the site shows only first-name reviews)
- Native mobile apps (the site describes a mobile-responsive web app)
- Countries where it is sold and interface languages
- Security certifications and data hosting
DuoCron Dairy ERP
- Any price or plan (quote only)
- Named integrations built specifically for the dairy product
- Customer names
- Legal entity, headquarters, founding year, team size and funding
- Interface languages
- Security certifications
- Contract terms
- Whether the Dairy ERP is sold separately from ERPNext implementation services
e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy
- Any price amount
- Countries where it is sold
- Named cheese and dairy customers
- Interface languages
- Number of employees, funding, founders
- Security certifications
Emydex
- Any price, contract term or free trial (quote only)
- Interface languages
- Funding (none stated); the company reports a strategic partnership with BAADER, not ownership
- Legal entity name and registration number
- Whether the software is cloud-hosted or on-premises for every module (the quality module is stated as either)
Go further
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
DairyCraft Pro, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Product page and planshttps://dairycraftpro.com/cheese-production-app/
- Homepage: featureshttps://dairycraftpro.com/
- Plans and priceshttps://dairycraftpro.com/pricing/
- Feature detail, HACCPhttps://dairycraftpro.com/dairy-management-software/
- Yogurt usehttps://dairycraftpro.com/yogurt-production-software/
- Founder and historyhttps://dairycraftpro.com/about-dairycraftpro/
- Help articleshttps://dairycraftpro.com/help/
- Termshttps://dairycraftpro.com/terms-and-conditions/
DuoCron Dairy ERP, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Dairy ERP features and FAQhttps://www.duocron.com/erp-for-dairy-and-cheese-industry
- Food ERP overview, experience claimshttps://www.duocron.com/erp-for-food-and-beverages-industries
- ERPNext base, modules, partner statushttps://www.duocron.com/erpnext-best-open-source-cloud-erp-software
- Integration exampleshttps://www.duocron.com/erpnext-integration-and-backup
- Support and SLAhttps://www.duocron.com/support-policy
- Company background and sectorshttps://www.duocron.com/about-us
- Locations served, contacthttps://www.duocron.com/contactus
e21 ERP Cheese and Dairy, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Cheese and dairy product page: featureshttps://www.e21erp.com/erp-software-industries/cheese-and-dairy-erp-software-solutions/
- Integration listhttps://www.e21erp.com/web-erp-system/our-integrations/
- Pricing modelhttps://www.e21erp.com/the-e21-difference/one-solution-one-price/
- Company, founding, licensing, implementation timehttps://www.e21erp.com/company/
- Hosting optionshttps://www.e21erp.com/the-e21-difference/deployment-independent/
- Support and addresshttps://www.e21erp.com/e21-services/erp-maintenance-support/
- Shopify integrationhttps://www.e21erp.com/web-erp-system/erp-for-ecommerce/shopify-integration/
Emydex, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://www.emydex.com
- History, offices, size, customershttps://www.emydex.com/about-us/our-history/
- Directorshttps://www.emydex.com/about-us/our-team/
- Customer quoteshttps://www.emydex.com/about-us/why-emydex/
- Supporthttps://www.emydex.com/about-us/support/
- Platform and deviceshttps://www.emydex.com/software/core-platform/
- Customisation and integrationshttps://www.emydex.com/software/business-logic/
- Business intelligencehttps://www.emydex.com/software/emydex-bi/
- Kill linehttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/kill-line-software/
- Packinghttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/packaging-processing/
- Yields and costingshttps://www.emydex.com/us/software/modules/yields-costings/
- Recipeshttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/recipe-formulation/
- Planninghttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/production-planning/
- Warehousehttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/warehouse-management/
- Traceabilityhttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/traceability-reporting/
- Qualityhttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/quality-compliance/
- Fresh produce fithttps://www.emydex.com/industries/fresh-produce-processing-software/
- Americas customershttps://www.emydex.com/our-markets/americas/