Scanbot SDK vs Scandit
Looking for a Scandit alternative with predictable costs? Scanbot SDK offers unlimited barcode scanning for a fixed annual fee.
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Key differences
Here are the main considerations to help you choose the right mobile scanning solution
Scanning capabilities & specialization
Both Scanbot SDK and Scandit deliver fast, accurate barcode scanning, even in tough conditions. Scandit, in particular, specializes in barcode and ID scanning solutions. Its strengths are 1D barcodes, DPM codes, and unique symbologies such as DotCode. Scanbot SDK is faster for 2D barcodes and the more versatile solution, offering additional scanning modules such as document, check, and credit card scanning.
Licensing & pricing models
The Scanbot SDK comes at a transparent, fixed annual fee with unlimited scanning volume, devices, and users. This lets you scale easily without worrying about extra costs. Scandit, conversely, uses usually a volume-based pricing model. This means your costs increase with usage (e.g., scans or devices), which can limit your deployment or scaling.
Support & service tiers
Scanbot SDK provides direct developer-to-developer support for all customers via Slack, MS Teams, or email – no ticket system required. This is included in the flat fee. Meanwhile, Scandit offers tiered support through a ticket system, with phone support available only in the premium package.
“With hundreds of thousands of expected users, we needed a solution that wouldn’t cost a fortune at our scale. Scanbot SDK’s flat-fee model saves us a significant amount of costs compared to alternatives, without any compromise on scanning reliability.“
Detailed feature comparison
From barcode types to platform support, pricing, and the integration experience, here’s how Scanbot SDK and Scandit stack up against each other.
Barcode scanning
Yes
Yes
Document scanning
Yes
No
Data extraction from ID documents
Yes
Yes
MRZ scanning
Yes
Yes
VIN scanning
Yes
Yes
EHIC scanning
Yes
Yes
Check scanning
Yes
No
German Medical Certificate scanning
Yes
No
Credit card scanning
Yes
No
OCR
Yes
Full OCR engine and Text Pattern Scanner for custom single-line patterns
Limited
Single-line OCR for IDs and shelf labels
Native SDKs
Yes
- Android
- iOS
- Windows (UWP, Win UI3)
Yes
- Android
- iOS
Web
Yes
JavaScript + WebAssembly (WASM)
Yes
JavaScript + WebAssembly (WASM)
Cross-platform frameworks
Yes
- React Native
- Flutter
- Ionic Capacitor
- Cordova
- .NET, MAUI
- Xamarin & Xamarin.Forms
- Compose Multiplatform
Yes
- React Native
- Flutter
- Ionic Capacitor
- Cordova
- .NET, MAUI
- Xamarin & Xamarin.Forms
- Titanium
Server solutions
Yes
Linux (beta)
- Low-level C API
- Python API
- C++ API
- Java API
Yes
Linux
- Low-level C API
- (Python API)
Note: Python bindings are not an officially supported product by Scandit
1D barcodes
Yes
- Codabar
- Code 11
- Code 128
- Code 25
- Code 32
- Code 39
- Code 93
- EAN
- GS1 DataBar
- GS1 DataBar Expanded
- GS1 DataBar Limited
- GS1-128
- IATA 2 of 5
- Industrial 2 of 5
- ITF
- MSI Plessey
- PZN
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- One-track Pharmacode
- Two-track Pharmacode
Yes
- Codabar
- Code 11
- Code 128
- Code 25
- Code 32
- Code 39
- Code 93
- EAN
- GS1 DataBar
- GS1 DataBar Expanded
- GS1 DataBar Limited
- GS1-128
- IATA 2 of 5
- Industrial 2 of 5
- ITF
- MSI Plessey
- PZN
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- Matrix 2 of 5
2D barcodes
Yes
- Aztec Code
- Data Matrix Code
- GS1 Data Matrix Code
- GS1 DataBar Composite
- MaxiCode
- Micro QR Code
- MicroPDF417 Code
- NTIN Code
- PDF417 Code
- PPN Code
- QR Code
- rMQR Code
- Swiss QR Code
Yes
- Aztec Code
- Data Matrix Code
- GS1 Data Matrix Code
- GS1 DataBar Composite
- MaxiCode
- Micro QR Code
- MicroPDF417 Code
- NTIN Code
- PDF417 Code
- PPN Code
- QR Code
- rMQR Code
- Swiss QR Code
- DotCode
Postal symbologies
Yes
- USPS Intelligent Mail Barcode
- RM4SCC Barcode
- Australia Post 4-State Customer Code
- Japan Post 4-State Customer Code
- KIX
Yes
- USPS Intelligent Mail Barcode
- RM4SCC Barcode
- Australia Post 4-State Customer Code
- Japan Post 4-State Customer Code
- KIX
- Posi LAPA 4-State Code
- UPU S18 4-State Code
- French Postal Code
- Swiss Post 4-State Code
Single Scanning
Detect one barcode at a time
Yes
Yes
Batch Scanning
Scan multiple codes in succession within one session
Yes
Yes
Multi Scanning
Capture several barcodes simultaneously from a single camera view
Yes
Yes
Find & Pick
Visually highlight specific barcodes for selective scanning
Yes
Yes
Scan & Count
Count multiple items automatically in one go
Yes
Yes
AR Overlay
Display and select detected barcodes with an augmented reality view
Yes
Yes
Data parsers
Extract structured information from 1D and 2D barcodes
Yes
- AAMVA (US Driver’s Licenses)
- Boarding Pass (IATA BCBP)
- GS1 App Identifier
- HIBC (Health Industry Bar Code)
- Swiss QR Code
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- German Medical Certificate (AU)
- vCard (Contact Information)
- SEPA QR (EPC QR Code)
- German Medication Plan (Medikationsplan)
- ID Cards (PDF417)
Yes
- AAMVA (US Driver’s Licenses)
- Boarding Pass (IATA BCBP)
- GS1 App Identifier
- HIBC (Health Industry Bar Code)
- Swiss QR Code
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- GS1 Digital Link
Scanning speed
Raw barcode detection speed, not considering camera initialization time
Excellent (< 200ms)
No noticeable difference in scanning speed
Excellent (< 200ms)
No noticeable difference in scanning speed
Accuracy: True positives
The rate of correctly scanned valid barcodes
Excellent (> 97%)
Slightly better performance on 2D barcodes
Excellent (> 97%)
Slightly better performance on 1D barcodes
Accuracy: False positives
The rate of barcodes incorrectly detected as valid
Excellent
No issues with false positives whatsoever
Very good
Few false positives on some 1D barcode symbologies
Scanning distance
Maximum scanning distance for each SDK
Very good
Note: Can be increased by using the camera zoom
Excellent
Battery usage
Battery used as a percentage of total battery capacity
Minimal battery usage
~ 1.6% for 2000 scans
Minimal battery usage
~ 2.1% for 2000 scans
Compliance with privacy regulations
Yes (GDPR, CCPA)
Yes (GDPR, CCPA)
Offline capability
Yes
100% offline – no connection to our or any third-party servers
Limited
Requires a connection for tracking the number of devices and license checks
User tracking
No tracking whatsoever
SDK usage is tracked
Third-party dependencies
Low risk
More transparency, clear track of used versions of third-party dependencies
Medium risk
Less transparent, requires runtime queries to fetch third-party licensing information
Licensing model
Fixed annual license fee
Custom quote tailored to your use case and the number of apps you integrate the SDK into
Volume-based pricing
Quote usually based on scanning volume estimate
Cost transparency
Full
Fixed cost even with increased usage
Limited
Cost usually increases with usage (devices/scans)
Usage limits
No limits
Unlimited scanning for a flat annual license fee
Limited
Growing usage cost usually restricts the scaling of your use case
Included features
All features
All features and future updates included at no extra cost
Limited
Additional features cost extra (e.g., AR overlay)
Free trial options
Yes
- 7-day free trial: Self-service trial license, no login/email required
- Extended PoC license: Available upon request
Yes
- 14-day free trial: For Scandit Express
- 30-day free trial: For Scandit SDKs
- Trial license extension: Available upon request
Note: Requires login for developer portal
Support tiers
No
- Full enterprise support for all customers
- Free developer support is available during integration
Three support tiers
Basic, Medium, and Premium support with different service guarantees
Ticketing & support channels
No ticket system
Direct support via Slack, MS Teams, or email from our engineers and your dedicated Customer Success Manager
Ticket system via support portal
- Email support across all tiers
- Phone available at premium tier
Documentation
Yes
Comprehensive guides and code samples for multiple platforms
Yes
Comprehensive guides and code samples for multiple platforms
Sample projects & demos
Yes
Offers sample projects for each supported platform, covering all scanning modules
Yes
Offers sample projects for each supported platform, covering the core scanning features
Pre-built UI components
Yes
Configurable Ready-to-Use UI screens for fast integration
Yes
Pre-built modules like SparkScan, MatrixScan
No-code solutions
No
Yes
Scandit Express no-code app
Onboarding experience
Excellent
- Full onboarding with a dedicated CSM for all customers
- Hands-on guidance from activation through implementation
- Team assistance with SDK integration, testing, and go-live
Excellent
- Enterprise-level onboarding through solution consultants and technical support teams
- Support spans from integration to deployment, ensuring a smooth implementation process