Docutain vs Genius Scan
Docutain
docutain.de
Genius Scan
thegrizzlylabs.comSide by side
| Figure | Docutain | Genius Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €2.08/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Scanner apps | 9.2 (#3) | 9.0 (#6) |
| Spec score · Mobile Scanning Apps | 9.1 (#5) | 9.0 (#6) |
| Android app | Yes | Yes |
| Auto capture | Yes | Smart algorithms detect documents, correct perspective, enhance colors, and can snap documents hands-free. |
| Cloud integrations | Users can optionally connect common cloud providers and choose where documents are stored. | Export support includes Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Evernote, OneDrive, OneNote, SugarSync, WebDAV, FTP, and others. |
| Founded | 2018 | 2010 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free scan limit | The free plan provides unlimited scans. | The Basic plan has unlimited scans and no document-count limit. |
| Headquarters | Koblenz, Germany | Paris, France |
| iOS app | Yes | Yes |
| Multipage PDF | Yes | Users can create multi-page PDFs, add pages, move pages, and merge documents. |
| OCR included | Yes | 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.
Genius Scan
Genius Scan turns a phone into a document scanner, with access also offered through a web app. Its free Basic plan is fully functional, supports high-resolution scanning, and has no scan or document-count limit. Users can create multipage PDFs, archive documents, organize them with tags, and search for them. Ultra adds on-device OCR, which places searchable and indexable text in PDFs. Documents are processed and stored on the phone unless explicitly exported, and access can be protected with Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN. Export options include Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, OneDrive, Evernote, WebDAV, FTP, and others. Genius Cloud offers unlimited cloud storage, backup, syncing, storage savings, and web access. Automatic export can run in the background and route documents according to rules. Ultra costs $39.99 a year. Team features include centralized license management and consolidated annual billing; a BAA is available with Genius Scan Team for organizations needing HIPAA-aligned handling. The maker, The Grizzly Labs, is based in Paris, France.