AI Scan vs Docutain
AI Scan
samalaitech.com
Docutain
docutain.deSide by side
| Figure | AI Scan | Docutain |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €2.08/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Scanner apps | 8.3 (#28) | 9.2 (#3) |
| Spec score · Mobile Scanning Apps | 8.2 (#29) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Android app | Yes | Yes |
| Auto capture | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| iOS app | Yes | Yes |
| Local processing | The maker says document scanning, OCR, and file management happen locally, with cloud backup or sharing used only when selected. | Scanning and OCR text recognition happen locally on the device. |
| Multipage PDF | Yes | Yes |
| OCR | The maker says on-device OCR supports 50+ languages and does not upload documents. | Yes |
| Searchable PDF | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Docutain
- Docutain Free Android & iOSFree
- Docutain Windows annual€2.08 a month
- Docutain Windows monthly€3.99 a month
- Docutain Premium annual€4.17 a month
- Docutain Premium monthly€4.99 a month
- Docutain FreeFree
In their own words
Docutain
Docutain scans paper documents into searchable PDFs or images using automatic capture and OCR text recognition. Its Android and iOS apps provide unlimited scans on the free plan, and a Windows desktop version is also available. Scanning and OCR happen locally on the device. Docutain says it uses encryption and password protection, does not pass personal data to third parties, and is GDPR-compliant. Users can optionally connect cloud providers and choose where documents are stored, or share scans by email, local folders or messenger apps. The Windows version accepts email, folder and scanner inputs. A desktop license covers up to three devices, while the mobile apps can be used on any number of the user's mobile devices. The SDK offers document scanning, barcode scanning and data extraction for Android, iOS or Windows apps. Windows desktop and Premium plans include a 14-day trial that ends without automatic purchase. Listed annual prices start at €2.08/month for Windows; Premium annual costs €4.17/month, and monthly options are also listed.