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i-net PDFC
What i-net PDFC is
i-net PDFC compares documents and identifies changes in text, tables, layout, and structure. It works with PDF, DOCX, TXT, PNG, JPEG, BMP, and GIF; the product page also lists ODT. Its structural checks include styles and shapes, as well as tagged PDF and PDF/UA structure. Table comparison can use key columns, and the software includes OCR recognition and document language detection. Individual users can use a desktop application that keeps comparison data on their computer. Team deployments provide browser dashboards and support multiple user accounts, groups, and permission-based access. Developers can connect through a RESTful interface, Java and .NET SDKs, custom integration APIs, and JUnit and NUnit libraries for verification in CI and testing workflows. Results and reports can be exported, and Task Planner can schedule batch comparisons and other tasks. Comparison files and data stay on the local computer or user's server rather than going to third parties; optional server features may send configured data to external services. Plans are paid, starting at $199 a year, and a 30-day trial is available. Options include desktop, developer, server, and private-cloud plans, with yearly and perpetual licenses.
Who it suits
i-net PDFC suits individuals who need desktop document comparisons and developers integrating verification into CI or testing workflows. Teams needing browser access, scheduled comparisons, and permission-based accounts can consider its server plans.
What it does well
- Compares text, tables, layout, and document structure.
- Supports PDF, DOCX, TXT, image formats, and ODT.
- OCR, language detection, and key-column table comparison are included.
- Exports results and reports and schedules batch comparisons.
- Offers Java and .NET SDKs and testing libraries.
- Comparison data stays on the local computer or user's server.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Each license is bound to one computer.
- The yearly Standard plan costs $199 a year, excluding VAT.
- Image text support requires 300 dpi or higher for some languages.
Limits
The Standard yearly plan is for one computer and individual desktop side-by-side comparison. The 30-day trial is the listed trial period; licenses are bound to one computer and require a license transfer to move to other hardware.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Plus — yearly | Yearly license fee; one computer; updates included during the license period; prices exclude VAT. · Developers · Desktop app · Command-line batch processing · Java and .NET SDK · Custom integration APIs | $1,950 a year |
| Plus | yearly license fee; excludes VAT · desktop comparison · command-line batch processing · Java/.NET SDK · custom APIs | $1,950 a year |
| Standard — yearly | Yearly license fee; one computer; updates included during the license period; prices exclude VAT. · Individual users · Desktop side-by-side comparison · Comparison data stays on your computer | $199 a year |
| Standard | yearly license fee; excludes VAT · desktop side-by-side comparison · one installation · local data | $199 a year |
| Server — yearly | Yearly license fee; prices exclude VAT. · Teams · On-premises · Browser app · Permission-based access · RESTful Web API · Scheduled comparisons | $2,950 a year |
| Server | yearly license fee; excludes VAT · on-premises browser app · permissions · REST API · scheduled comparisons | $2,950 a year |
| Standard — perpetual | One-time license fee; one computer; updates for the purchased version included; prices exclude VAT. · Individual users · Desktop side-by-side comparison · Comparison data stays on your computer | $495, paid once |
| Standard | one-time license fee; excludes VAT · desktop side-by-side comparison · one installation · local data | $495, paid once |
The first 8 of 16 plans, as inetsoftware.de lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit https://www.inetsoftware.de/en/i-net-pdfc/.
- Choose a yearly or perpetual plan suited to individual, developer, server, or private-cloud use.
- Use the 30-day trial to evaluate the software.
- For desktop use, install on Windows, Linux/UNIX, or macOS 13+; Docker is also listed for server support.
- Use the server browser interface with a current Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge browser.
Verdict
Choose i-net PDFC if you need document comparisons with structural, table, or OCR checks, or developer interfaces for verification workflows. Its desktop edition is for individual use; teams needing shared browser access should look at the server or private-cloud plans. A license is tied to one computer, and the product has no free plan.
Questions
How much does i-net PDFC cost?
The Standard yearly plan is $199 a year and the Standard perpetual plan is $495, paid once; prices exclude VAT. Other listed plans range from $1,950 a year to $7,950, paid once.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A 30-day trial is available.
Which formats can it compare?
Listed formats are PDF, DOCX, TXT, PNG, JPEG, BMP, and GIF; the product page also lists ODT.
Which platforms are supported?
The download page lists Windows, Linux/UNIX, macOS 13+, and Docker. The server web interface supports current Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge browsers.
Where does comparison data go?
Comparison files and data stay on the local computer or user's server and are not sent to third parties. Optional server features may send configured data to external services.
Who makes i-net PDFC?
It is made by i-net software GmbH, a B2B software company based in Berlin, Germany, that says it has been building software since 1996.
Facts from i-net PDFC's own pages
- Authentication
- Server authentication supports Windows, PAM, LDAP, OAuth/OpenID Connect, two-factor authentication and FIDO passkeys. · docs.inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Automation
- The Task Planner schedules batch comparisons or event-triggered jobs, while the command line supports scripted comparisons. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- CI integration
- Installation materials include Ant and JUnit examples for Jenkins, and server editions support JUnit/NUnit verification libraries. · docs.inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Company founded and reach
- The company says it has operated since 1996, serves more than 10,000 customers in over 60 countries and is based at Leipziger Platz 16, Berlin. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal identity
- The maker is i-net software GmbH, registered in Berlin-Charlottenburg under HRB 60114, with Ralf Bischoff and Torsten Klose as managing directors. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- Kompass classifies i-net software GmbH as having 10–19 employees. · de.kompass.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Content-aware comparison
- The comparison engine analyzes document structure, styles and shapes instead of relying only on text conversion or pixel differences. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- For document comparisons, files and comparison data stay on the local computer or the user's server and are not sent to third parties; optional server features may send configured data to external services. · inetsoftware.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop and server
- The desktop application stores files locally for single-user use, while the server application supports multiple user accounts, groups, and browser dashboards. · inetsoftware.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop application
- The desktop edition is intended for one user on one device and keeps files on that computer. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The maker provides installation, configuration, administration, tutorials, FAQs, downloadable documentation and API references. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Drive
- The Drive application stores documents and comparison results, supports sharing, and can archive results through the Task Planner. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Exports and scheduling
- Users can export comparison results and reports, and the Task Planner can schedule batch comparisons and other tasks. · inetsoftware.de, 8 Oct 2026
- External services caveat
- Optional server features such as AI integrations can transmit the data required by the configured external service. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- File limitation
- The FAQ says text in images is supported at 300 dpi or higher for some languages, and that more file formats will be added in the future. · inetsoftware.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1996 · inetsoftware.de, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany · inetsoftware.de, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The product offers a RESTful interface, Java and .NET SDKs, and JUnit and NUnit libraries for document verification in CI and testing workflows. · inetsoftware.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations listed by GetApp
- GetApp lists Microsoft Azure, Google Drive, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, GitHub, Discord, API Server, Microsoft Authenticator, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Excel. · getapp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Licence model
- The product is distributed under paid yearly or perpetual commercial licences, with separate desktop, server, cloud, site and OEM terms. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- License constraint
- Each license is bound to one computer and can be moved to other hardware only through a license transfer. · inetsoftware.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Limit: comparison scope
- The standalone application compares document pairs rather than an unlimited set in one operation. · softpedia.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: deployment licensing
- Standard, Plus and single-server licences require a physical static-IP server and disallow cloud or container deployment. · inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: unsupported content
- Diagrams, technical drawings, complex equations, embedded media and some DOCX effects have limited or unsupported comparison behavior. · docs.inetsoftware.de, 15 Oct 2026
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