Scrap Dragon vs OnlineScrap
Scrap Dragon (by Tranact) is one of the longest-running scrap yard ticketing systems in North America. Its retail/peddler workflow is well known and many yards have run it for years. If your priority is brand-new architecture — offline-first PWA, ISO 9001:2015 QMS, voice ticketing, 5-way freight match, and NetSuite-native settlements — OnlineScrap was built around those requirements on a platform that has already processed 1B+ tickets.
Scrap Dragon has deep tenure, an established peddler/retail workflow, and a loyal customer base. They do not publicly document an offline-first PWA, ISO 9001 QMS, or 5-way freight invoice match.
Side-by-side capability comparison
| Capability | OnlineScrap | Scrap Dragon |
|---|---|---|
True offline operation (master-node, offline tickets, auto-resync) Required for yards with unreliable connectivity. | ||
ISO 9001:2015 QMS built in (CAPA, audits, risk, calibration) | ||
Voice-activated ticketing with AI transcription | ||
B2B marketplace with live bidding | ||
5-way freight invoice match (BOL / ticket / PO / rate / GL) | ||
Equipment & asset telematics with GPS | ||
ScrapChat internal messaging tied to tickets | ||
Buyer portal with weight verification against BOL | ||
QuickBooks Online + NetSuite native sync QuickBooks is common; NetSuite-native is rare. | ||
Parent platform vintage (years operating) WeighPay platform live since 2010; 1B+ tickets processed. | ||
21 integrated modules from one vendor | ||
Open REST API with webhooks & OAuth 2.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is OnlineScrap a real Scrap Dragon alternative?
Yes. OnlineScrap covers the same retail-peddler, commercial-load, and account workflows Scrap Dragon customers depend on, and adds offline-first operation, ISO 9001:2015 QMS, voice ticketing, ScrapChat, and 5-way freight match — from one vendor with one platform.
What does OnlineScrap publicly document that Scrap Dragon does not?
True offline ticketing with master-node and auto-resync, ISO 9001:2015 QMS (CAPA, audits, risk, calibration), 5-way freight invoice match, voice-activated ticketing with AI transcription, equipment telematics with GPS, and a buyer portal with BOL weight verification.
How does pricing compare?
OnlineScrap publishes a per-ton model starting at $2.00/ton ($0.001/lb) with volume discounts down to $0.80/ton and unlimited users, locations, trucks, and drivers. Scrap Dragon's pricing is sales-quoted and not published publicly.
Can I keep my existing scale hardware and printers?
Yes. OnlineScrap supports standard weighbridge integrations, RS-232/IP scale heads, and the major thermal printers, so most yards keep their existing hardware on cutover.
