Barcode Scanner SDK‍

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.

Features

Single Scan

Extract and save information in a single barcode.

Multi Scan

Scan two or more barcodes in one go.

Filter

Adjust the Barcode Scanner to scan only certain types of barcodes

Customizable appearance

Add a standard barcode scanner with a few lines of code or make use of our custom components and change everything you like

Save the image

Save a copy of the scanned barcode

Stand-alone component

Data is processed solely on the mobile device to protect it from third parties and external attacks. We offer the highest privacy standards, compliant with the GDPR and CCPA.

How to scan

Our Barcode Scanner SDK can be combined with the Document Scanner also 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.

Launch the Scanbot SDK from anywhere in your app.

Hold your device over the barcode you want to recognize

The SDK automatically reads and decodes the data in less than a second

Supported platforms

• Native iOS (Swift/Objective-C)
• Native Android (Kotlin/Java)
• ReactNative
• Flutter
• Ionic
• Xamarin
• Xamarin.Forms
• Cordova
• PhoneGap

Dedicated support

As a customer of the Scanbot SDK, you will get direct contact to our developers to discuss your implementation and get instant feedback.

Pricing & packages

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.

See it in action

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.

Use cases

Logistics

Check out our Blog Post about the benefits of implementing a mobile app in your Workflow.

Shipping labels

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%.

Picking

Enables automated inbound and outbound sorting workflows. The contents of packages and the inventory can be checked and synchronized within seconds using smartphones.

Industrial

Scan parts

Easily scan barcodes on machine- or electronic parts to determine the serial number, batch of production, or warranty and instantly request replacement parts or access service manuals

Retail/POS

Inventory management

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.

Product info

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.

Gift Cards/Vouchers

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.

Self-checkout systems

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.

Healthcare

Check out more intelligent scanning functionalities for Healthcare such as our EHIC-Card Scanner or Medical Certificate Scanner.

Patient wristband

Use smartphones to scan patients’ wristbands and access all needed information about them swiftly and their medical histories, or medication plans.

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

Medication info can be instantly accessed by scanning the barcode on the packaging.

Medication inventory management

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.

Travel

Ticketing

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!

Luggage

Adjustable barcode formats can be attached to luggage easily. By using universal devices like smartphones, every employee can scan and identify luggage. Even if they are partially damaged.

Available on all major platforms

iOS Scanner SDK

Android Scanner SDK

Ionic Scanner SDK

Cordova Scanner SDK

PhoneGap Scanner SDK

Xamarin.Forms Scanner SDK

Xamarin Scanner SDK

React Native Scanner SDK

Flutter Scanner SDK

FAQ — Frequently asked questions