Microblink BlinkID vs Scanbot Data Capture SDK

Microblink BlinkID extracts information from identity documents for workflows such as digital onboarding, age verification, check-in, visitor management, and KYC and AML compliance. It supports more than 2,500 document types from over 140 countries, and the maker says its machine-learning capture and extraction models support Latin, Cyrillic, and Arabic characters. Capture detects a document when image quality is sufficient; checks cover document data, liveness, manipulation, and integrity signals. Documentation says extraction happens on the device and document data does not leave it. Integration options include SDKs for TypeScript, Kotlin, Swift, React Native, and Flutter, a C SDK for desktop apps and custom hardware, and a self-hosted API that can run alongside a customer backend. The product supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, as well as API and self-hosted deployments. Microblink offers a 30-day trial with unlimited scans. There is no free plan; pricing is available on request for a custom plan.

Scanbot Data Capture SDK provides modules that extract key-value pairs from structured documents, with the aim of replacing manual data entry with automatic capture. Modules cover credit cards, checks, vehicle identification numbers, OCR, text patterns, EHIC cards, German medical certificates, and ID cards. Credit card capture reads the card number, cardholder name, and expiration date for Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Check capture reads MICR details such as check, routing, and account numbers, with support for US, French, Kuwaiti, Australian, Indian, Israeli, UAE, and Canadian formats. The SDK supports Android, iOS, Linux, web, and Windows; listed languages include JavaScript, TypeScript, C, Java, Python, and Node.js. Scanbot says processing happens on-device and offline, usage statistics are not collected, and the SDK cannot access customer scans. Its annual license includes technical support, updates, and feature upgrades. Pricing is on request, generally starting at $2,500 a year for simple use cases, and depends on capture requirements and the number of apps or domains. A free 7-day evaluation trial is available, but its license is not for production apps.