bcWebCam vs KODAK Capture Pro Software

bcWebCam uses a Windows PC webcam to read EAN barcodes and QR codes, then enters the result into the active field of another application. Position the cursor in a browser, notebook, or other program and hold a code in front of the camera; the recognized item number or contents are copied there. The Free Edition reads EAN8, EAN13, and QR codes and is restricted to private use. PRO1 adds linear types including Code 128, Code 39, Code 2/5, SS1, and Post Codes; PRO2 also adds Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec. The maker says the free edition can be used to evaluate PRO1 and PRO2. The software is 64-bit and requires Microsoft.NET Framework 4.8. Its maker describes 640×480 as the optimized webcam resolution and says lowering a higher resolution may improve preview and recognition performance. QS QualitySoft GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, makes the product. Listed plans are free for Free Edition, €4,998, paid once for PRO1, and €11,662, paid once for PRO2; the pricing note says paid from €49.98.

KODAK Capture Pro Software converts large volumes of scanned paper documents into information for business processes. It can separate documents automatically and change jobs and profiles while processing large batches. During capture, Intelligent Exception Processing identifies missing information, and Intelligent Quality Control flags questionable information for review. The full version is described as scanning up to 210 pages per minute. Captured information can be routed to ECM systems, SharePoint, and Secure FTP, with output in TIFF, PDF, searchable PDF, and PNG. APIs extend indexing and output capabilities and allow the end-user experience to be customized. Listed partner integrations include DocFinity, SoftExpert Excellence Suite, and UiPath Orchestrator. Capture Pro supports other manufacturers’ ISIS scanners and scanners certified with VRS 4.1 or higher. It can run locally without an internet connection. Workstations are certified for 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11 Professional or Enterprise; supported server versions range from Windows Server 2016 through 2025. The Limited Edition is free and includes single-batch scanning. The full version is available by one-year subscription or perpetual license; pricing is on request.