Supported barcode symbologies
The Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK supports the following barcode types:

Learn more about the individual characteristics of the different barcode types
Implement the ready-to-use Barcode Scanner SDK in your mobile iOS and Android application. It features a fast integration, reliable recognition of various barcode types, and countless options to tailor it to your needs.
Hardware scanners are still commonly used, although there are much more efficient and cost-effective options. The implementation of a Barcode Scanner SDK in your mobile app enables you to extract information from all major barcode formats with any smartphone. Other devices like PCs become obsolete since you can access your server with the mobile device and get immediate access to all required data. Don’t worry if you're dealing with poor light or with damaged codes: Scanning is reliable and precise. An intelligent workflow with smart devices means future-oriented work.
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Adjust the Barcode Scanner to scan only certain types of barcodes
Add a standard barcode scanner with a few lines of code or make use of our custom components and change everything you like
Save a copy of the scanned barcode
You can either use the SDK with the camera of your smartphone or let it analyze static images for barcodes.
The Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK supports the following barcode types:
Learn more about the individual characteristics of the different barcode types
Our Barcode Scanner SDK can be combined with the Document Scanner to capture the label, document, or machine-readable zones located around the barcode. Additionally, the text on the document can be recognized and processed without a network connection by our offline OCR solution. Create custom workflows and capture data automatically to accelerate your operating process.
As a customer of the Scanbot SDK, you will get direct contact to our developers to discuss your implementation and get instant feedback.
Simplicity and transparency are our top priorities. Therefore, Scanbot offers, in contrast to many other providers, a flat-rate pricing model. The price only depends on how many operating systems you want to use the selected package (package 0, I, II, III)* on. There are no additional pay-per-user or pay-per-scan costs or an installation fee. Thus, a previously calculated budget can be complied with entirely.
Would you like to try out all these features yourself? Download our Scanbot SDK App demo from the Play Store or App Store and experience our premium Scanner SDK in action. It’s available for Android and iOS and works on any kind of smartphone. Check out more information about it here.
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An easy way to determine the destination/receiver, sender, current location, or content of delivery by scanning the attached barcode with a handy mobile device. The code on your load got damaged in the supply process? No worries, a lot of barcodes offer a high redundancy and can still be read without errors if the damage is below 50%.
Enables automated inbound and outbound sorting workflows. The contents of packages and the inventory can be checked and synchronized within seconds using smartphones.
Easily scan barcodes on machine/electronic parts to determine the serial number, batch of production, or warranty and instantly request replacement parts or access service manuals.
Scan barcodes with our mobile Barcode Scanner SDK and instantly track if you need to re-order the product with your Inventory Management System without further hassle.
Use a mobile device to collect and save product information contained in the barcode, to access additional info like manuals, ingredients, or compatibility. A useful feature for both your customers and your shop assistants.
Barcodes are the easiest way to manage gift cards, vouchers, or top-up cards. With an implemented Scanner SDK, for both your employees and customers, both sides can easily verify and manage the credits.
Replace hardware-scanners, which are expensive and challenging to use for inexperienced customers, with user-friendly smartphone apps, which will also give you a direct connection with the user for remarketing and analytics.
Check out more intelligent scanning functionalities for Healthcare such as our EHIC-Card Scanner or Medical Certificate Scanner.
Use smartphones to scan patients’ wristbands and access all needed information about them swiftly and their medical histories, or medication plans.
Easily access medication plans by scanning the Data Matrix barcode attached to the patient’s file by using a mobile device.
Medication info can be instantly accessed by scanning the barcode on the packaging.
The inventory of medication can be tracked comfortably by scanning the attached barcodes with a smartphone and sending the information to an inventory system. All data can be processed solely on the device with no need for further hardware.
Equip your employees with handy smartphones to quickly extract the information they need, even in low light conditions. Additionally, guests can be verified using the MRZ Scanner SDK!
Adjustable barcode formats can be attached to luggage easily. By using universal devices like smartphones, every employee can scan and identify luggage - even if the barcodes are partially damaged.
The Barcode Scanner SDK enables you to scan various barcode types accurately. It supports batch mode, allowing it to detect multiple barcodes at the same time. You can even set filters for specific barcode types. Also, it is possible to combine it with document scanning features, to create a PDF of a document and the barcodes contained in it.
The Scanbot Barcode Scanner can scan all standard formats, as well as apply filters for specific types.
The Barcode Scanner SDK works on low-end devices and can scan codes even in low light or at an angle.
Integrating the SDK is very fast, due to ready-to-use UI components and easy customization.
Because the solution works 100% offline, it is compliant with any data privacy law.
Our Barcode Scanner SDK supports all common 1D- and 2D-barcodes such as Code 128, QR Code, Data Matrix, or PDF417.
Yes, you can adjust the Barcode scanner to recognize only certain barcode-types.
Yes, you can save a copy as a PDF file or as an image.
We offer four different packages (0, I, II, III) for Android and iOS. Our flat-rate model consists of a fixed annual fee, with no pay-per-use or installation costs. Please contact our Chief Sales Officer for more information regarding the pricing.
Our SDK is natively developed for iOS (Swift, Obj-C) and Android (Kotlin, Java), but also supports common wrappers for all standard platforms, such as Xamarin, Xamarin.Forms, Flutter, Cordova, Ionic, React Native, and PhoneGap. Example projects can be found on GitHub.
Find the best scanning solution for your app. Our expert team will be happy to assist with all of your questions concerning functionality, integration, best practices and the license model.