Cisdem PDF Converter OCR vs Ghostscript
Cisdem PDF Converter OCR
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| Figure | Cisdem PDF Converter OCR | Ghostscript |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.33/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · PDF Converter Software | 8.2 (#9) | 8.2 (#11) |
| Founded | 2014 | 1989 |
| OCR | It can automatically detect scanned files and use OCR to convert scanned PDFs and images into searchable or editable files. | Ghostscript provides an OCR device that can turn printed or scanned material into searchable PDF text documents. |
| Support | The support center directs users to product FAQs and guides and provides [email protected] for further help. | Commercial customers can access Artifex support options; the AGPL release has no warranty or guaranteed support. |
Plans
Cisdem PDF Converter OCR
- One-Year Subscription — 1 Mac$39.99 a year
- One-Year Subscription — 1 PC (Windows)$39.99 a year
- One-Time Purchase — 1 Mac$59.99, paid once
- One-Time Purchase — 1 PC (Windows)$59.99, paid once
- Business License — 1 Mac$79.99, paid once
- Business License — 1 PC (Windows)$79.99, paid once
Ghostscript
- AGPL LicenseFree
- OEM Distribution LicensePriced on request
- Subscription LicensePriced on request
In their own words
Cisdem PDF Converter OCR
Cisdem PDF Converter OCR has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Ghostscript
Ghostscript is a PostScript and PDF interpreter and rendering engine from Artifex, with conversion support for PDF, PostScript, PCL and XPS. It can convert among those formats, produce PDF/A output, and compress PDFs with adjustable settings. Its OCR device can turn printed or scanned material into searchable PDF text. Other image and print capabilities include raster and vector output, color management, overprint simulation, N-up imposition, screening and trapping.
Ghostscript runs as a standalone command-line application or can be integrated into an application as an SDK. The gsapi interface has Python, C# and Java bindings, with demos and sample applications. The maker lists uses including cloud document conversion, archiving, previews, e-invoicing, pre-press, printing and document management. It supports Windows, macOS, Unix and Unix-like systems, VMS and embedded systems. The AGPL license is free, with source code disclosure requirements and no support. Artifex says a commercial license is required for distribution in a closed-source product or SaaS deployment under its licensing guidance; commercial plans have no listed price. Conversion may not preserve extra metadata such as embedded files or document outlines.