OCR Console vs ScanToPDF
OCR Console
ocr-systeme.deScanToPDF
scantopdf.comSide by side
| Figure | OCR Console | ScanToPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 0 |
| Spec score · Document Scanning Software | 7.9 (#10) | 7.3 (#22) |
| Batch processing | It can split multi-page batches by page count, barcodes or separator words and rename files using recognized text or barcodes. | Barcode solutions can separate batches into PDFs and use barcode values for automatic file naming. |
| Founded | 1990 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Leipzig, Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | OCR Console converts scanned images and PDF files into editable digital formats, including DOCX, PDF and XML. | ScanToPDF provides desktop software for capturing images from TWAIN scanners or importing images from folders and converting them to PDF. |
| Support | OCR Systeme says customers with product or service questions can contact the company and lists phone and email contact details. | The maker offers pre-sales help and post-sales support by email and chat, plus paid support agreements with priority channels including remote connection and telephone. |
Plans
OCR Console
- Barcode recognition€699, paid once
- Text recognition (OCR)€899, paid once
- Text recognition, PDF and XPS output€1,019, paid once
- Text and barcode recognition€1,099, paid once
- Text and barcode recognition, PDF and XPS output€1,219, paid once
In their own words
OCR Console
OCR Console is a Windows command-line program that turns scanned images and PDF files into editable formats such as DOCX, PDF, and XML. It can run unattended from workflows, servers, and batch scripts, or be invoked through command parameters and event-driven workflows. Based on the OmniPage engine, it preserves tables, numbering, and graphics. Batch jobs can split multi-page sets by page count, barcodes, or separator words, and rename files using recognized text or barcodes. Inputs include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, JBIG, XPS, and PDF. Outputs include CSV, RTF, TXT, DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, XML, XPS, and PDF/PDF-A 1–3, with PDF and XPS availability depending on version. TWAIN scanners, automatic feeders, duplex scanning, and 37 OCR languages are supported. Barcode recognition includes listed one- and two-dimensional formats. A fully functional 30-day trial is requested through the contact form. Desktop licenses cover up to 25,000 pages monthly.