Avidemux vs OCR Console
Avidemux
avidemux.sourceforge.netOCR Console
ocr-systeme.deSide by side
| Figure | Avidemux | OCR Console |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Document Scanning Software | 8.3 (#5) | 7.9 (#10) |
| Automation | Tasks can be automated using projects, a job queue and scripting capabilities. | It is a command-line program that can be called automatically from workflows, servers and batch scripts without user interaction. |
| Purpose | Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. | OCR Console converts scanned images and PDF files into editable digital formats, including DOCX, PDF and XML. |
| Support | The homepage welcomes patches, translations and bug reports. | OCR Systeme says customers with product or service questions can contact the company and lists phone and email contact details. |
Plans
OCR Console
- Barcode recognition€699, paid once
- Text recognition (OCR)€899, paid once
- Text recognition, PDF and XPS output€1,019, paid once
- Text and barcode recognition€1,099, paid once
- Text and barcode recognition, PDF and XPS output€1,219, paid once
In their own words
Avidemux
Avidemux has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
OCR Console
OCR Console is a Windows command-line program that turns scanned images and PDF files into editable formats such as DOCX, PDF, and XML. It can run unattended from workflows, servers, and batch scripts, or be invoked through command parameters and event-driven workflows. Based on the OmniPage engine, it preserves tables, numbering, and graphics. Batch jobs can split multi-page sets by page count, barcodes, or separator words, and rename files using recognized text or barcodes. Inputs include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, JBIG, XPS, and PDF. Outputs include CSV, RTF, TXT, DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, XML, XPS, and PDF/PDF-A 1–3, with PDF and XPS availability depending on version. TWAIN scanners, automatic feeders, duplex scanning, and 37 OCR languages are supported. Barcode recognition includes listed one- and two-dimensional formats. A fully functional 30-day trial is requested through the contact form. Desktop licenses cover up to 25,000 pages monthly.