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Avidemux vs bcWebCam
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux 
Free plan Windows
bcWebCam offers a direct way to enter supported codes using a webcam rather than a separate scanner. Check the edition’s code coverage, Windows requirements, and license terms before choosing it.
Visit bcWebCamThe facts
| Avidemux | bcWebCam | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | bcWebCam PRO1 EDITION: €4,989 per workstation, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | bcwebcam.de |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #5 on scanner software |
Avidemux: what it does well
bcWebCam: what it does well
- Copies scanned code contents into the active input field.
- Free Edition reads EAN8, EAN13, and QR codes.
- PRO1 and PRO2 add further barcode types.
- Maker offers the freeware edition for evaluation.
What to know first
- Free Edition is for private use only.
- Requires 64-bit Windows and .NET Framework 4.8.
- Version 3.0 PRO licenses cannot use version 2.x license files.