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ABBYY Screenshot Reader vs Scrot
Both stand on screen capture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Windows
ABBYY Screenshot Reader combines screen capture with OCR and several editable export formats. Its Windows-only availability, paid perpetual license, and trial option define the purchase decision.
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Visit Scrot The facts
| ABBYY Screenshot Reader | Scrot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Screenshot Reader: $9.99, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | ABBYY Screenshot Reader | Not published |
| Website | pdf.abbyy.com | github.com |
| On screen capture software | #53 of 61 | #57 of 61 |
ABBYY Screenshot Reader: what it does well
- OCR handles text and tables
- Supports more than 180 languages
- Exports text to RTF, TXT, DOC, or XLS
- Converts image tables to Excel
- Offers a 15-day free trial
What to know first
- Windows desktop platform only
- No free plan
- Perpetual license costs $9.99 per license
Scrot: what it does well
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