Best OCR Software

Gauri Pawsey
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Researched and written by Gauri Pawsey

Optical character recognition (OCR) software, also called document capture, is the technology that is used to convert most kinds of images containing written text into machine-readable text data. Once scanned documents undergo OCR processing, the text can be edited using word processors. OCR software casts a wide net of use cases because of its basic functionality. These tools can be used by virtually any team within an organization, especially accounting, human resources, and data entry teams to glean important information from mass quantities of both paper and digital files. The best OCR software can greatly reduce time spent on manual entry, minimize critical errors, and improve fraud detection efforts. Certain tools in this category can also make documents searchable and neatly organized for later access by the necessary individuals within the organization.

Traditional OCR software has limited but foundationally powerful functionality. Recently, an enhanced version of OCR technology, called intelligent document processing (IDP) software, has evolved out of OCR’s limitations. G2’s OCR category contains both types of products—pure OCR software and IDP software. Pure OCR software has all the functionality and use cases listed above. IDP software also has all the functionality of OCR software, however, it also utilizes advanced technology such as machine learning software, natural language processing (NLP) software, and image recognition software to intelligently scan documents and continuously improve based on patterns and user behavior. These products also differ from pure OCR software since they are only concerned with the simple scanning of a document, not the parsing of information from it. Because the text extracted using this technology has meaning, this data can be used for downstream processes. Thus, IDP software can be integrated with various applications, systems, and other automation platforms.

OCR software is often considered a hidden technology because it is utilized in so many other software products whose primary purpose is something other than document processing. Many software options, like CRM software, ERP systems, accounting software, and enterprise content management (ECM) software all utilize OCR technology to increase efficiency.

To qualify for inclusion in the Optimal Character Recognition (OCR) category, a product must:

Process digital images and/or scans of various document types
Identify and extract relevant data within scanned documents and convert it into machine-readable text that can be searched and edited
Assist with classification and sorting of captured document files
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Featured OCR Software At A Glance

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Laserfiche
Laserfiche
Highest Performer:
DocuClipper
DocuClipper
Easiest to Use:
Affinda
Affinda
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Handwriting OCR
Handwriting OCR
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DocuClipper
DocuClipper
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Affinda
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Handwriting OCR
Handwriting OCR

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Laserfiche
(1,162)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$53.00
4th Easiest To Use in OCR software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Get work done faster with Laserfiche, the leading SaaS provider of AI-powered document management and process automation. Through powerful workflows, electronic forms, document management and analytic

Users: Deputy City Clerk, Business Systems Analyst · Industries: Government Administration, Education Management · Market Segment: 60% Mid-Market, 26% Enterprise
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate Laserfiche's ability to handle multiple forms of documents, automate repetitive tasks, and provide robust search capabilities, which significantly increases productivity and efficiency. Users reported performance problems and lags with heavy document workflow, issues with the cloud version needing improvements, high maintenance costs, and complexities experienced during configuration.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Process Automation, Automation, Workflow Management, Document Management
ConsLearning Curve, Learning Difficulty, Missing Features, Update Issues, Performance Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Laserfiche features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
8.6
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
8.7
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
8.5
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Laserfiche
Company Website
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Long Beach, California
Twitter
@laserfiche
4,777 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
413 employees on LinkedIn®
LLM Whisperer
(53)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
2nd Easiest To Use in OCR software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

LLMWhisperer helps parse text from difficult documents like poor scans, PDFs, invoices, reports, and even handwriting. The output is layout-preserved, helping provide LLMs maximum context for QnAs, st

Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 72% Small-Business, 23% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsAccuracy, Data Extraction, Ease of Use, Easy Integrations, Data Capture
ConsOCR Issues, Limited Functionality, Missing Features, Limited Options, Poor UI Design
User SatisfactionSeller Details
LLM Whisperer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
7.8
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
9.3
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
9.1
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
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Unstract
HQ Location
Los Altos, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
37 employees on LinkedIn®
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FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
(295)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $16.00
12th Easiest To Use in OCR software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

FineReader is an all-in-one OCR and PDF software application designed to increase business productivity. It provides easy-to-use tools to access and modify information locked in paper-based documents

Users: Owner, President · Industries: Translation and Localization, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 74% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Document Conversion, Easy Conversion, Accuracy, Easy Editing
ConsExpensive, Learning Curve, Difficulty, Missing Features, OCR Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.1
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
8.8
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
8.7
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
ABBYY
Company Website
Year Founded
1989
HQ Location
Milpitas, CA
Twitter
@ABBYY_Software
3,026 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
957 employees on LinkedIn®
Rossum
(127)4.5 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in OCR software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Rossum is a market-leading Intelligent Document Processing solution combining the industry’s most advanced data extraction capabilities with a complete low-code platform that automates significant amo

Industries: Accounting, Financial Services · Market Segment: 43% Mid-Market, 30% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, AI Technology, User Interface, Accuracy
ConsMissing Features, Slow Processing, Software Bugs, Limited Functionality, OCR Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Rossum features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
8.2
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
8.9
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
9.0
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Rossum
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
London
Twitter
@RossumAi
1,229 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
192 employees on LinkedIn®
DocuClipper
(93)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$39.00
5th Easiest To Use in OCR software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

DocuClipper is a leading financial automation platform that transforms how professionals handle financial documentation worldwide. Based in California, our cutting-edge technology specializes in three

Users: Owner, Accountant · Industries: Accounting · Market Segment: 92% Small-Business, 2% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Document Conversion, Time-saving, Efficiency Improvement, Processing Speed
ConsExpensive, Data Inaccuracy, Limited Features, Limited Functionality, Poor Customer Support
User SatisfactionSeller Details
DocuClipper features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.4
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
9.1
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
8.9
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
DocuClipper
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Los Angeles, US
Twitter
@docuclipper
27 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3 employees on LinkedIn®
Nanonets
(96)4.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
11th Easiest To Use in OCR software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Trusted by 34% of Fortune 500 companies, Nanonets is an AI-driven solution that automates document processing and data extraction workflows. Leveraging advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Industries: Accounting, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 41% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsCustomer Support, Ease of Use, Time-saving, Accuracy, Customization
ConsData Management Issues, Learning Curve, Expensive, OCR Issues, Learning Difficulty
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Nanonets features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.4
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
9.6
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
9.4
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Nanonets
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@nanonets
1,579 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
285 employees on LinkedIn®
MyQ
(108)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
3rd Easiest To Use in OCR software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

MyQ develops print management solutions designed to make printing personalized, secure, and cost-effective. MyQ X features an intuitive user interface that supports deep personalization, allowing

Users: IT Manager · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Printing · Market Segment: 67% Mid-Market, 17% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Features, Easy Setup, User Interface, Efficiency Improvement
ConsMissing Features, Printing Issues, Compatibility Issues, Limited Customization, Limited Reporting
User SatisfactionSeller Details
MyQ features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.3
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
8.8
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
9.6
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
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MyQ
Company Website
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
Praha 9, CZ
Twitter
@myqsolution
608 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
154 employees on LinkedIn®
Affinda
(26)4.9 out of 5
Free trial available
1st Easiest To Use in OCR software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Affinda is an AI platform for document processing. It learns to process any document type in minutes, helping any organization quickly unlock cost savings and boost productivity by shifting teams away

Market Segment: 50% Mid-Market, 46% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Reviewers frequently mention the high accuracy of the software, its ease of use, the speed of feature development, and the exceptional customer support from the Affinda team. Users mentioned initial teething issues, challenges in getting the team onboard, concerns about the older OCR product's limited accuracy, and the need for specific application integration.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsAccuracy, Customer Support, Ease of Use, Easy Implementation, Automation
ConsIntegration Issues, Difficult Implementation, Documentation Issues, OCR Issues, Poor Documentation
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Affinda features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.2
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
9.9
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
9.9
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Affinda
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Melbourne, 3000
Twitter
@affinda_ai
24 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
53 employees on LinkedIn®
DocuPipe
(51)4.9 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
8th Easiest To Use in OCR software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

DocuPipe is an AI document processing solution designed to help users efficiently extract and understand information from a wide variety of documents. This software employs advanced computer vision an

Industries: Accounting, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 53% Small-Business, 20% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers frequently mention the high accuracy rate, user-friendly interface, excellent customer service, and the software's ability to handle complex documents and images. Users experienced issues with the user interface, finding it confusing or outdated, and some found the pricing structure complex and the cost high relative to usage.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Accuracy, Customer Support, Data Extraction, Setup Ease
ConsPoor Interface Design, Poor UI Design, Expensive, UX Improvement, Difficult Learning
User SatisfactionSeller Details
DocuPipe features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.1
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
9.9
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
9.7
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
DocuPipe
Company Website
Year Founded
2023
HQ Location
New York City, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5 employees on LinkedIn®
Mindee
(36)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:€44.00
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Mindee is an AI-powered document automation platform designed to help businesses and developers extract structured data from documents with high precision and scalability. As part of the Intelligent D

Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 58% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsData Extraction, Accuracy, Ease of Use, AI Technology, Data Management
ConsOCR Issues, Connection Issues, Limited Customization, Limited Functionality, Slow Processing
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Mindee features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
8.7
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
9.4
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
9.2
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Mindee
Company Website
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
Paris, FR
Twitter
@MindeeAPI
1,227 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
37 employees on LinkedIn®
Base64.ai: Automated document data extraction
(81)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

The all-in-one solution to bring AI into your document-based workflows. Power complex document processing, workflow automation, AI agents, and data intelligence.

Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 46% Small-Business, 38% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Document Automation, Accuracy, Automation, Data Capture
ConsInaccuracy Issues, OCR Issues, Documentation Issues, Expensive, Pricing Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Base64.ai: Automated document data extraction features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.3
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
9.6
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
9.6
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Base64.ai
Company Website
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
New York, US
Twitter
@Base64ai
5,430 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
14 employees on LinkedIn®
DocuWare
(245)4.4 out of 5
15th Easiest To Use in OCR software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

DocuWare is a type of digital document management and automated workflow solution designed to help organizations streamline their document processes and enhance operational efficiency. This versatile

Users: Software Analyst · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Pharmaceuticals · Market Segment: 47% Mid-Market, 30% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Integrations, Automation, Document Management, Easy Integrations
ConsLearning Curve, Complexity, Missing Features, Limited Customization, Training Required
User SatisfactionSeller Details
DocuWare features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
8.8
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
9.0
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
8.7
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
DocuWare
Company Website
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Beacon, NY
Twitter
@DocuWare
2,288 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
614 employees on LinkedIn®
ABBYY Intelligent Document Processing
(33)4.2 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

ABBYY Vantage is a powerful low-code Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) platform that uses advanced AI and machine learning to simplify and automate document-heavy business processes. It helps orga

Industries: Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 42% Mid-Market, 30% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Data Extraction, Easy Integrations, Data Capture, Integrations
ConsComplexity, Complex Setup, Software Bugs, OCR Issues, Complex Workflows
User SatisfactionSeller Details
ABBYY Intelligent Document Processing features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
8.2
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
8.4
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
8.4
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
ABBYY
Company Website
Year Founded
1989
HQ Location
Milpitas, CA
Twitter
@ABBYY_Software
3,026 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
957 employees on LinkedIn®
Mathpix
(34)4.8 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Mathpix is an AI-powered document conversion tool designed to streamline the digitization of complex scientific and technical content. It enables users to convert PDFs, images, and handwritten notes i

Industries: Higher Education · Market Segment: 68% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsReliability, Compatibility, Ease of Use, Easy Conversion, Editing
ConsConversion Issues, Limited Editing, Limited Functionality, Limited Resources, Missing Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Mathpix features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
9.1
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
9.3
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
9.0
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Mathpix
HQ Location
Brooklyn, US
Twitter
@MathpixApp
3,687 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
40 employees on LinkedIn®
Hyperscience
(54)4.6 out of 5
14th Easiest To Use in OCR software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Hyperscience is the category pioneer for AI-driven back-office and intelligent document processing. Our turnkey technology consistently delivers 99.5% accuracy and 98% automation, what we call hyperau

Industries: Information Technology and Services, Financial Services · Market Segment: 44% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsAccuracy, Automation, AI Technology, Automation Ease, Customer Support
ConsLearning Curve, Learning Difficulty, Limited Features, Missing Features, ML Limitations
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Hyperscience features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.1
8.5
File Conversion
Average: 8.5
8.8
Data Extraction
Average: 9.0
8.8
Intelligent Processing
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Hyperscience
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
New York, New York
Twitter
@HyperScienceAI
1,814 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
225 employees on LinkedIn®
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