Scanbot SDK vs Anyline
Scanbot SDK is an Anyline alternative designed to cover a broad set of scanning workflows, including barcode, ID, document, check, and credit card capture.
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Key differences
Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a mobile barcode scanning solution.
Product suite focus
Both Anyline and Scanbot SDK offer barcode scanning as well as OCR-powered data capture functionality such as MRZ and VIN scanning. Anyline strongly focuses on the automotive industry with solutions for tire tread measuring, tire DOT scanning, and license plate reading.
Scanbot SDK specializes in barcode scanning, document scanning, and data capture from structured documents like driver’s licenses, checks, credit cards, European Health Insurance Cards, and German identity documents. In contrast to Anyline’s, Scanbot SDK’s software is available for server-based applications on Linux.
Document parsers
While both providers cover a broad range of barcode symbologies, there is a clear difference in support for document parsing. Parsers convert raw barcode data into structured key-value pairs, simplifying backend processing.
Anyline and Scanbot SDK both offer parsing of the PDF417 codes on IDs and driver’s licenses. Scanbot SDK additionally provides parsers for boarding passes, GS1 barcodes, VIN barcodes, Health Industry Bar Codes (HIBC), and more.
Customizability and pre-built UI screens
Scanbot SDK and Anyline offer premade scanning UI screens. They come with a variety of options, including control over camera parameters, flash/torch behavior, user guidance text, and region-of-interest (ROI) configuration. They also support visual, haptic, and audio feedback to guide users during scanning.
In addition, Scanbot SDK provides pre-built scanning workflows, like Find & Pick or Scan & Count, for specific use cases. The SDK also provides ready-to-use screens for results handling, including a collapsed sheet. These Ready-To-Use UIs enable quick setup and easy customization. For more fine-grained control, developers can use the Custom UI components.
“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 Anyline stack up against each other.
Barcode scanning
Yes
Yes
Document scanning
Yes
The Scanbot Document Scanner SDK lets users generate high-quality scans suitable for automated processing.
Key features: automatic capture and cropping, user guidance, image cleanup (e.g., glare, shadows, fingers), filters (grayscale, binarization), and the Document Quality Analyzer (DoQA).
No longer supported
As of v43, released in February 2023, Anyline no longer supports the Document Scanner plugin.
MRZ scanning
Yes
Yes
VIN scanning
Yes
Yes
Tire tread depth measurement
No
Yes
Tire DOT scanning
No
Yes
License plate scanning
No
Yes
EHIC scanning
Yes
The Scanbot EHIC Scanner SDK extracts personal information such as name, date of birth, and personal identification number from European Health Insurance Cards.
No
Check scanning
Yes
The Scanbot Check Scanner SDK extracts information such as the check, routing, and account number from the MICR code on paper checks.
No
German medical certificate scanning
Yes
The German Medical Certificate Scanner SDK extracts patient data such as name, diagnosis, and health insurance number.
No
Credit card scanning
Yes
The Scanbot Credit Card Scanner SDK extracts bank information including card number, cardholder name, and expiry date from Visa, Mastercard, and American Express cards.
No
OCR
Yes
Scanbot SDK offers a full OCR SDK that turns documents into searchable PDFs.
Yes, but only for structured data
Anyline uses OCR for MRZ, VIN, and license plate scanning.
Native SDKs
Yes
- Android
- iOS
- Windows (UWP, WinUI 3)
Yes
- Android
- iOS
- Windows (UWP)
Web
Yes
- JavaScript + WebAssembly (WASM)
Yes
- JavaScript + WebAssembly (WASM)
Cross-platform frameworks
Yes
- React Native
- Flutter
- Cordova
- .NET MAUI
- Xamarin & Xamarin.Forms
- Ionic Capacitor
- Compose Multiplatform
Yes
- React Native
- Flutter
- Cordova
- .NET MAUI
- Xamarin
Embedded/Server solutions
Yes
- Linux
- Low-level C API
- Node.JS API
- Python API
- Java API
No
1D barcodes
Yes
- Codabar
- Code 11
- Code 128
- Code 32
- Code 39
- Code 93
- EAN
- GS1 DataBar
- GS1 DataBar Expanded
- GS1-128
- IATA 2 of 5
- Industrial 2 of 5
- ITF
- MSI Plessey
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- Code 25
- GS1 DataBar Limited
- GS1 DataBar Truncated
- One-track Pharmacode
- Two-track Pharmacode
- UPC EAN Extension
Yes
- Codabar
- Code 11
- Code 128
- Code 32
- Code 39
- Code 93
- EAN
- GS1 DataBar
- GS1 DataBar Expanded
- GS1-128
- IATA 2 of 5
- Industrial 2 of 5
- ITF
- MSI Plessey
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- Trioptic
2D barcodes
Yes
- Aztec Code
- Data Matrix Code
- PDF417 Code
- MicroPDF417 Code
- QR Code
- Micro QR Code
- GS1 DataBar Composite
- GS1 DataBar Stacked
- MaxiCode
- rMQR Code
Yes
- Aztec Code
- Data Matrix Code
- PDF417 Code
- MicroPDF417 Code
- QR Code
- Micro QR Code
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
- POSTNET
- PLANET
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 and selectively scan specific barcodes.
Yes
No
Scan & Count
Count multiple items automatically in one go.
Yes
No
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, Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title barcodes)
- GS1 Application Identifier
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- Boarding Pass (IATA BCBP)
- HIBC (Health Industry Bar Code)
- Swiss QR Code
- German Medical Certificate (AU)
- vCard (Contact Information)
- SEPA QR (EPC QR Code)
- German Medication Plan (Medikationsplan)
- ID Cards (PDF417)
Yes
- ID Cards (PDF417)
- US, Australian, and European driver’s licenses
CCPA and GDPR
Yes
Yes
On-device processing
Yes
Yes
Usage tracking
No
No usage data is collected or transmitted to us or any third-party servers.
For customer insights only
Anyline Insights, the data analytics interface, collects scan and device data for customer use.
Third-party dependencies
Low risk
Has minimal external dependencies.
Low risk
Has minimal external dependencies.
Licensing model
Fixed, annual pricing
Pricing is fixed, with unlimited scans on unlimited devices.
Custom quote
Annual license tailored to your use case.
Free trial options
Yes
- 7-day free trial: Self-service trial license, no login/email required
- Extended PoC license available upon request
Yes
- 30-day free trial: email sign up required.
Enterprise support
Yes
Technical support team with years of experience.
Yes
Technical support team with years of experience.
Documentation
Yes
Yes
Sample project & demos
Yes
Yes
Offers sample projects for each supported platform.
Demos are available on request.
Pre-built UI components
Yes
Scanbot SDK provides Ready-To-Use UIs for quick setup and customization.
Yes
Anyline provides a built-in scanning interface that you embed in your app via a scan view.
