Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK vs barKoder
Scanbot SDK is a barKoder 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 Scanbot SDK and barKoder provide barcode scanning solutions for mobile, web, and server-based applications. In addition to barcode scanning, both support data capture from MRZs, US driver’s licenses, and VINs.
Scanbot SDK offers a larger range of data capture modules, including check scanning, credit card scanning, and German identity document scanning. It also includes a dedicated Document Scanner SDK for turning physical documents into high-quality scans.
User interface
barKoder lets developers configure scanning behavior, including setting a region of interest, enabling AR overlays, and adjusting the decoding speed. It provides a scanner view component and scanning controls, but does not include a fully featured, customizable scanner UI. Developers must build their own UI around the scanning component.
Scanbot SDK enables developers to customize both scanning behavior and the scanner UI. Its Ready-To-Use UI Components are simple to integrate and offer a wide range of customization options, such as configuring the colors, top and action bars, different result screens, and pre-built scanning modes. The Custom UI Components, meanwhile, enable fine-grained control.
Usage tracking & offline scanning
While both SDKs process data on-device, barKoder requires occasional internet connectivity for licensing purposes. According to their FAQ, internet connection is required to keep licenses valid and to sync device usage with the licensing server.
In contrast, Scanbot SDK operates fully offline, without any connections to third-party servers.
“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 barKoder 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
MRZ scanning
Yes
Yes
VIN scanning
Yes
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
barKoder uses OCR for MRZ and VIN scanning.
Native SDKs
Yes
- Android
- iOS
- Windows (UWP, WinUI 3)
Yes
- Android
- iOS
- Windows
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
- Ionic Capacitor
- Cordova
- .NET MAUI
- NativeScript
Embedded/Server solutions
Yes
- Linux
- Low-level C API
- Node.JS API
- Python API
- Java API
Yes
- Linux
- C++ API
- Python API
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 DataBar Truncated
- GS1-128
- IATA 2 of 5
- Industrial 2 of 5
- ITF
- MSI Plessey
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- One-track Pharmacode
- Two-track Phramacode
Yes
- Codabar
- Code 11
- Code 128
- Code 25
- Code 32
- Code 39
- Code 93
- EAN
- GS1 DataBar
- GS1 DataBar Expanded
- GS1 DataBar Limited
- GS1 DataBar Truncated
- GS1-128
- IATA 2 of 5
- Industrial 2 of 5
- ITF
- MSI Plessey
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- Telepen
2D barcodes
Yes
- Aztec Code
- Data Matrix Code
- GS1 DataBar Composite
- GS1 DataBar Stacked
- MaxiCode
- PDF417 Code
- QR Code
- Micro QR Code
- MicroPDF417 Code
- rMQR Code
Yes
- Aztec Code
- Data Matrix Code
- GS1 DataBar Composite
- GS1 DataBar Stacked
- MaxiCode
- PDF417 Code
- 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
- 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
- AAMVA (US Driver’s Licenses, Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title barcodes)
- GS1 Application Identifier
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
CCPA and GDPR
Yes
Yes
On-device processing
Yes
The Scanbot SDK operates fully offline, without any internet connectivity required.
Yes, up to 7 consecutive days
According to barKoder’s FAQ, the SDK requires an internet connection on first initialization to verify the license key, and for regular re-verification.
Usage tracking
No, zero tracking
No connection to our or any third-party servers.
Yes
According to the FAQ, barKoder tracks devices for licensing purposes.
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.
Subscription based on device volume
Annual subscription per app with a fixed device limit.
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/phone number 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 as well as demo apps.
Pre-built UI components
Yes
Scanbot SDK provides Ready-To-Use UIs for quick setup and customization.
No
barKoder provides a scanner view component and scanning controls only.