Scanbot SDK vs. STRICH
STRICH offers barcode scanning for web applications. Scanbot SDK is a STRICH alternative with broader platform support, additional scanning modes, and support for a wider range of barcode symbologies and parsers.
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Key differences
Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a mobile barcode scanning solution.
Product suite
STRICH focuses on barcode scanning only.
Scanbot SDK’s capabilities include barcode scanning, document scanning, and data capture from structured documents. The Scanbot Document Scanner SDK turns physical documents into high-quality scans ready for processing. The Data Capture SDK enables users to extract data from IDs, passports, checks, credit cards, US driver’s licenses, and more.
Platform support
STRICH is available for web applications only.
Scanbot SDK has support for Web, native Android and iOS, as well as Windows. For cross-platform development, it is available for React Native, Flutter, Ionic Capacitor, .NET MAUI, Cordova, Xamarin & Xamarin.Forms, and Compose Multiplatform. The Scanbot Linux SDK, lastly, is designed for server-based solutions.
Licensing & pricing
STRICH offers three subscription plans: Basic, Professional, and Enterprise. The Basic and Professional plans both come with usage caps and tracking. The Enterprise plan offers unlimited scans, along with custom branding, offline license checking, flexible payment options, and priority support.
Scanbot SDK has an annual flat fee. This includes unlimited scanning on unlimited devices, technical support, and continuous updates. Pricing is based on the number of apps or domains and your data capture functionality needs. It works fully offline, without usage tracking or any server connections.
“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 STRICH 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
The MRZ Scanner SDK extracts personal information, such as name, document number, and nationality from machine-readable zones on ID cards, passports, and visas.
No
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
Native SDKs
Yes
- Android
- iOS
- Windows (UWP, WinUI 3)
No
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
No
Embedded/Server solutions
Yes
- Linux
- Low-level C API
- Node.JS API
- Python API
- Java API
No
1D barcodes
Yes
- Codabar
- Code 128
- Code 39
- Code 93
- EAN-8
- EAN-13
- GS1 DataBar
- GS1 DataBar Expanded
- ITF
- MSI Plessey
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- Code 11
- Code 25
- Code 32
- GS1-128
- GS1 DataBar Limited
- IATA 2 of 5
- Industrial 2 of 5
- PZN
- One-track Pharmacode
- Two-track Pharmacode
- UPC/EAN Extension
Yes
- Codabar
- Code 128
- Code 39
- Code 93
- EAN-8
- EAN-13
- GS1 DataBar
- GS1 DataBar Expanded
- ITF
- MSI Plessey
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
2D barcodes
Yes
- Aztec Code
- Data Matrix Code
- Micro QR Code
- PDF417 Code
- QR Code
- MaxiCode
- MicroPDF417 Code
- NTIN Code
- rMQR Code
- GS1 DataBar Composite
Yes
- Aztec Code
- Data Matrix Code
- Micro QR Code
- PDF417 Code
- QR Code
Postal symbologies
Yes
- USPS Intelligent Mail Barcode
- RM4SCC Barcode
- Australia Post 4-State Customer Code
- Japan Post 4-State Customer Code
- KIX
No
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
- GS1 App Identifiers
- AAMVA (US Driver’s Licenses, Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title barcodes)
- 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
- GS1 App Identifiers
CCPA and GDPR
Yes
Not disclosed
On-device processing
Yes
Yes
Usage tracking
No, zero tracking
No connection to our or any third-party servers.
Yes
Scans are metered in Basic and Professional subscriptions.
Third-party dependencies
Low risk
Has minimal external dependencies.
Low risk
Has minimal external dependencies.
Licensing model
Fixed, annual license fee
- Custom quote based on your use case and number of app integrations
- Unlimited scanning for one flat annual fee
Subscription-based licensing model
STRICH offers Basic, Professional, and Enterprise subscriptions with different conditions.
Free trial options
Yes
- 7-day free trial: Self-service trial license, no login/email/cc required
- Extended PoC license available upon request
Yes
STRICH offers a free 30-day trial, but a credit card is required to sign up.
According to the FAQ, your trial will not convert into a paid subscription if you cancel it before it ends.
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 language.
Pre-built UI components
Yes
Yes