Docutain turns paper documents into searchable digital files using automatic capture and OCR text recognition. Its Android and iOS apps allow unlimited scans on the free plan, and a Windows desktop version is available. Scanning and OCR take place locally on the device. Docutain says personal data is not passed to third parties and offers encryption and password protection. Users may connect cloud providers and choose where documents are stored, or share scans as PDFs or images through email, local folders, or messenger apps. The Windows version accepts input from email, folders, and scanners. One desktop license covers up to three computers, while the mobile apps can be used on any number of the user's mobile devices. A separate SDK offers document scanning, barcode scanning, and data extraction for Android, iOS, or Windows apps. Windows desktop and Premium plans include a 14-day free trial; it ends without automatic action, leaving users to decide whether to buy. Windows annual pricing starts at €2.08 per month; Premium annual pricing is €4.17 per month.
Who it is for
Docutain suits people who want to scan, search, and share documents from mobile devices or Windows PCs. App developers can also use its SDK for scanning, barcode scanning, and data extraction.
What is good
- Free mobile plan allows unlimited scans
- OCR and scanning happen locally on the device
- Searchable PDFs and image sharing are supported
- Cloud providers are optional, with storage location choice
- Desktop license covers up to three devices
What to know first
- Windows annual plan costs €2.08 per month
- Premium annual plan costs €4.17 per month
- Desktop version is for Windows
Verdict
Docutain offers free unlimited mobile scanning alongside Windows desktop tools and an SDK. Its local processing and optional cloud connections may appeal to users who want control over document storage.
Docutain plans and pricing
All plansCompared on mobile scanning apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- iOS app
- Yes
- Android app
- Yes
- OCR included
- Yes
- Searchable PDF
- Yes
- Auto capture
- Yes
- Multipage PDF
- Yes
