Workflows are interdependent departments.
Tracker is a Production Operating System with its workflows sharing a single source of data, from customer order through artwork, production, dispatch and invoicing.
- Turn workflows on or off to match how you work
- Customized to fit your exact business operations
- Minimize clutter - just the tools that matter to you
An Embtrak Alternative
If you are comparing Embtrak alternatives, Tracker is a cloud-based system built for garment decorators: cloud logo and artwork management, digital proof approvals, and advanced production scheduling for embroidery, DTG, DTF and screen printing - in one system, accessible from anywhere.
Why decorators move to a cloud system
The common reasons shops give when replacing a specialised on-premise decoration system.
Artwork control, not just file storage
EMB/DST embroidery files and print separation files in one searchable library, with version tracking so the right artwork reaches the machine.
Learn moreProofs approved in the same system
Send digital proofs, collect comments and approvals, and keep an audit trail against the order rather than in an inbox.
Learn moreScheduling that reads the same data
Approved artwork flows straight into production scheduling across embroidery, DTG, DTF and screen print, with barcode-to-machine workflows.
Learn moreConnected to the rest of the business
SanMar and AlphaBroder catalogues, Shopify and WooCommerce order intake, ShipStation dispatch, plus purchase orders and inventory.
Learn moreWhat Tracker covers
Capabilities decorators typically shortlist on. We list what Tracker does and point you to the vendor's own current documentation for anything else - specifications change, and we would rather you check.
| Capability | Tracker | Other systems |
|---|---|---|
Cloud logo & artwork library EMB/DST embroidery files and print separation files in one searchable library, with version tracking. | Included - see /logo-management | Check current vendor documentation |
Digital proof approvals Send proofs, collect comments and approvals, keep an audit trail per order. | Included - see /proof-approvals | Check current vendor documentation |
Production scheduling Machine allocation and scheduling across embroidery, DTG, DTF and screen print. | Included - see /production-scheduling | Check current vendor documentation |
Machine integrations Barcode-to-machine workflows and direct delivery of decoration files. | Included | Check current vendor documentation |
Supplier catalogue integrations Blank supplier catalogues and stock feeds. | SanMar and AlphaBroder - see /integrations | Check current vendor documentation |
E-commerce integrations Order intake from online storefronts. | Shopify and WooCommerce - see /integrations | Check current vendor documentation |
Shipping integration Dispatch and label generation. | ShipStation - see /integrations | Check current vendor documentation |
Wider business workflows Purchase orders, inventory, suppliers, customer database and customer portal alongside decoration tooling. | Included - see Workflows | Check current vendor documentation |
Deployment How the software is hosted and updated. | Cloud-hosted, continuously updated, accessible from any location | Check current vendor documentation |
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Questions decorators ask
What is a good alternative to Embtrak for embroidery and garment decoration?
Tracker is a cloud-based alternative built for garment decorators. It covers cloud logo and artwork management with EMB/DST and print separation files, digital proof approvals, production scheduling across embroidery, DTG, DTF and screen printing, and barcode-to-machine workflows - alongside wider business workflows such as purchase orders, inventory and a customer portal.
Can Tracker manage EMB and DST embroidery files?
Yes. Tracker keeps embroidery files such as EMB and DST alongside print separation files in one searchable, version-tracked library, and can deliver them to production.
Does Tracker handle production scheduling as well as artwork?
Yes. Logo management, proof approvals and production scheduling are part of the same system, so artwork approved on an order flows into the schedule rather than being tracked separately.
Is Tracker cloud-based?
Yes. Tracker is cloud-hosted, so it is accessible from any location and updated continuously without on-premise installation.
Which suppliers and systems does Tracker integrate with?
Tracker integrates with SanMar and AlphaBroder for blank supplier catalogues, Shopify and WooCommerce for e-commerce order intake, and ShipStation for dispatch.
See the logo to machine workflow
A demo walks the whole path: artwork in, proof approved, job scheduled, file at the machine.
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