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ExactScan vs SimpleIndex
Both stand on document scanning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose ExactScan if you need a scanning workflow with profiles, broad scanner-driver support, and searchable PDFs. Pro is the relevant option for OCR and batch document tools; look at Enterprise if you need its high-speed scanner support or added barcode formats. The 14-day trial requires a purchased license key to unlock.
Visit ExactScanSimpleIndex provides document scanning, recognition, indexing and export with local Windows processing. Choose between perpetual Standard and Professional licenses based on recognition and delivery needs.
Visit SimpleIndexThe facts
| ExactScan | SimpleIndex | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | ExactScan: €80, paid once | Standard: $600, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | exactscan.com | simpleindex.com |
| On document scanning software | #15 of 26 | #19 of 26 |
ExactScan: what it does well
- Supports more than 500 scanner drivers, plus TWAIN and ImageCapture.
- Creates searchable PDFs during scanning.
- Profiles can save scan settings and destinations.
- AppleScript can access profiles and monitor processing status.
- Pro OCR supports 26 listed languages.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The 14-day trial requires a purchased license key to unlock.
- The maker advises closing other apps that have exclusive scanner access.
- Enterprise features require the 250.00 EUR one-time license.
SimpleIndex: what it does well
- Barcode, zone and full-page OCR
- Local Windows processing
- Air-gapped use after licensing
- Perpetual workstation licenses
- Searchable PDF output
What to know first
- No native macOS or Linux build
- Demo files are watermarked until activation
- Cursive prose is processed unreliably
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