Apryse OCR SDK
Apryse OCR SDK converts scanned images and image-based PDFs into searchable PDFs or structured text with position data.
What Apryse OCR SDK is
Apryse OCR SDK converts scanned images and image-based PDFs into searchable PDFs or structured text with position data. It can place a selectable text layer in a PDF or return OCR results as JSON or XML. The default OCR module supports more than 80 languages across multiple scripts and handles printed and machine-generated characters. Inputs include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, other common image types, and PDFs containing raster images. Processing runs within the customer’s application and infrastructure, so document pages are not sent to Apryse or another party. The default module runs on CPU without a GPU. It is an add-on for Apryse Server SDK, not an OCR option through the Web SDK or Mobile SDK OCR module. Supported environments are Windows, Linux, and x64 macOS; ARM and 32-bit platforms are not supported. Bindings are listed for .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, C++, Go, PHP, Ruby, and Objective-C. Handwritten content requires the separate Handwriting ICR Module. A free trial is available with trial keys and no credit card required; pricing depends on deployment and capabilities and is provided on request.
Good
- Default module covers over 80 languages.
- Returns searchable PDFs or JSON and XML results.
- Document pages stay within customer infrastructure.
- Free trial keys require no credit card.
Watch out
- OCR is an add-on to Apryse Server SDK.
- ARM and 32-bit platforms are unsupported.
- Handwriting requires a separate ICR module.
- Pricing is available on request.
Who it suits
This SDK suits developers building OCR into applications that process scanned images or image-based PDFs. It is a fit for teams that can use the Server SDK add-on and supported platforms, and that need processing to remain within their infrastructure.
Verdict
Apryse OCR SDK offers structured OCR output and broad language coverage for supported server environments. Confirm the Server SDK dependency, platform support, and handwriting requirements, then request pricing for the intended deployment.
Plans and prices
From Apryse OCR SDK's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Apryse OCR SDK | Priced on request | Licensed as an add-on to the Apryse Server SDK · pricing depends on deployment and capabilities · separate OCR module download |
The facts
Each one read from Apryse OCR SDK's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company
- Apryse describes itself as a provider of document SDK solutions for developers and enterprises; its contact page lists Denver as its headquarters.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Denver, Colorado, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Deployment and privacy
- OCR runs within the customer's application and infrastructure, and document pages are not sent to Apryse or a third party for processing.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Handwriting
- OCR recognizes printed and machine-generated characters; handwritten content requires Apryse's separate Handwriting ICR Module.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Hardware
- The default OCR module runs on CPU and does not require a GPU.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Input formats
- Supported inputs include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, other common image formats, and PDFs containing raster images.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Integration
- OCR is an add-on module for Apryse Server SDK and is not available through the Web SDK or Mobile SDK OCR module.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Language coverage
- The default OCR module supports over 80 languages across multiple scripts.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Languages and bindings
- The product lists .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, C++, Go, PHP, Ruby, and Objective-C bindings.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- It can add a selectable text layer to PDFs or return OCR results as JSON or XML with text and position data.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- Apryse says OCR pricing depends on deployment and required capabilities and directs prospective customers to contact the company.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Apryse OCR turns scanned images and image-based PDFs into searchable PDFs or structured text with position data.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security certifications
- Apryse states it is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and completes yearly SOC 2 Type II audits.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Apryse says trial users can get free technical support from the SDK developers and customers can contact developers and solution engineers for technical support.checked 3 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limits
- The OCR module supports Windows, Linux, and x64 macOS; ARM and 32-bit platforms are not supported.checked 3 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- Apryse offers a free trial with trial keys that provide unlimited access to add-on modules during evaluation, and its OCR page says no credit card is required.checked 3 Oct 2026
Alternatives to Apryse OCR SDK
- 1
Veryfi Invoices OCR API
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $500 a month - 2
OCR.space
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.1From $30 a month - 3
Amazon Textract AnalyzeExpense
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted7.6From $0.01 a month - 4
7.2From $8.99 a month - 5
Tesseract OCR
Free planAndroidiOSAPILinux7.2Free plan - 6
Taggun
WebAPI7.1From $28 a month