ExactScan vs Reimagine by MyHeritage

ExactScan is a document-scanning application for scanning, sorting, filing, and archiving documents in a paperless office workflow. It supports more than 500 scanner drivers as well as TWAIN and ImageCapture drivers. Built-in processing can detect paper size, correct skew, optimize black-and-white scans, and detect blank pages. Users can create profiles, scan to PDF or other formats, and produce searchable PDFs. ExactScan can act as a TWAIN driver and send image files to third-party applications that do not support TWAIN or ImageCapture. AppleScript support lets users access profiles, set scan options and destinations, and monitor processing status. Pro adds OCR in 26 languages and batch tools including page rotation, PDF appending, 1D barcode recognition, text imprinting, and processing existing files. Enterprise supports scanners rated at 100 pages per minute or higher, PDF/A-1b, and additional barcode formats. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. One-time licenses cost 80.00 EUR for ExactScan, 100.00 EUR for ExactScan Pro, and 250.00 EUR for ExactScan Enterprise. A 14-day trial is available; there is no free plan.

Reimagine by MyHeritage is an iOS and Android app for preserving, improving, and sharing family photos. It scans complete album pages, detects individual pictures, and crops them automatically. Tools enhance resolution, colorize black-and-white photos, restore faded color, repair scratches and creases, and create short face animations. Users can record audio stories for photos. Signing in with a MyHeritage account saves scans in the app and on the family site. Originals remain separate and unmodified, while icons identify AI colorization, restoration, enhancement, animation, and repair. The app supports 11 languages. Free use covers a limited number of album pages and photo improvements. Monthly unlimited use costs $7.99 a month; annual unlimited use costs $49.99 a year and includes a 7-day trial. MyHeritage says uploaded personal data is not sold or licensed to third parties.