Side by side
IRISPowerscan 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.
Paid Windows
IRISPowerscan combines document capture, classification, indexing, and export, with connectors for cloud and business systems. It is limited to Windows, and technical support is available only with a valid maintenance contract.
Visit IRISPowerscan Free trial APISelf-hostedWindows
SimpleIndex 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
| IRISPowerscan | SimpleIndex | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | IRISPowerscan 12 Essentials: €649, paid once | Standard: $600, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | irislink.com | simpleindex.com |
| On document scanning software | #23 of 26 | #19 of 26 |
IRISPowerscan: what it does well
- Captures from scanners, files, watched folders, and cloud sources
- Indexes using OCR, ICR, barcodes, and patch codes
- Lists more than 130 OCR languages
- Supports all scanner brands through TWAIN, ISIS, and VRS
- Includes batch scanning and searchable PDF
What to know first
- Windows platform only
- Minimum listed memory requirement is 8 GB RAM
- Technical support requires a valid maintenance contract
- Listed Essentials price is €649, paid once
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
Alternatives to IRISPowerscan Alternatives to SimpleIndex The whole list