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Capture2Text vs SimpleOCR
Both stand on ocr software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Capture2Text offers several ways to capture screen text, plus multilingual OCR and command-line processing. Translation is optional, requires internet access, and is not available for every OCR language.
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Free plan Windows
SimpleOCR is a free Windows option for basic OCR of printed pages and images, with Word export and TWAIN scanner support. Its maker flags recognition limits for several layouts and image conditions, and handwriting OCR is outside its scope.
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| Capture2Text | SimpleOCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | SimpleOCR |
| Website | capture2text.org | simpleocr.com |
| On ocr software | #27 of 40 | #31 of 40 |
Capture2Text: what it does well
- Free and GPL-licensed.
- Recognizes more than 90 OCR languages.
- Copies recognized screen text to the clipboard by default.
- Offers several capture modes, including comic bubbles.
- Runs without installation.
What to know first
- Translation requires internet access.
- Some OCR languages lack translation options.
- Listed support covers Windows 7, 8/8.1, and 10.
SimpleOCR: what it does well
- Free for commercial and non-commercial use.
- Exports recognized text to Word.
- Works with TWAIN-driver scanners.
- Includes a separate royalty-free SDK for developers.
What to know first
- Handwriting recognition is not supported.
- Some layouts, fonts, tables, and image types may pose problems.
- Redistribution is limited to the original, unaltered form.
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