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ExactScan

ExactScan is a document-scanning application for scanning, sorting, filing, and archiving paperwork in a paperless office workflow.

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#7 of 26
Score
6.5
ExactScan's website

What ExactScan is

ExactScan is a document-scanning application for scanning, sorting, filing, and archiving paperwork in a paperless office workflow. It supports more than 500 scanner drivers as well as TWAIN and ImageCapture drivers. Image processing can detect paper size, correct skew, optimize black-and-white scans, and identify blank pages. Users can create scan profiles, save to PDF and other formats, and generate searchable PDFs during scanning. ExactScan can pass image files to third-party applications that lack TWAIN or ImageCapture support, and AppleScript can access profiles, scan settings, destinations, and processing status. ExactScan Pro adds OCR in 26 languages and batch functions such as page rotation, PDF appending, barcode recognition, text imprinting, and processing existing files. Enterprise adds support for scanners rated at 100 pages per minute or more, PDF/A-1b, and additional barcode formats. The software runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. One-time licenses cost 80.00 EUR for ExactScan, 100.00 EUR for Pro, or 250.00 EUR for Enterprise. A 14-day trial is available; the maker provides support and free updates for at least two years after installation and activation.

Good

  • Supports more than 500 scanner drivers.
  • Creates searchable PDFs during scanning.
  • Pro OCR supports 26 languages.
  • Enterprise supports scanners rated at 100 pages per minute or higher.
  • Includes a 14-day trial.

Watch out

  • No free plan is available.
  • A scanner may be unavailable when another app accesses it exclusively.
  • Updates are free for at least two years; later upgrades cost extra.

Who it suits

ExactScan suits people who want to organize paper scanning and searchable digital documents on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Pro and Enterprise target users needing OCR, batch processing, or high-speed scanner support.

Verdict

ExactScan offers core scanning tools with paid tiers for OCR, batch processing, and enterprise scanner support. Check that the scanner is available to ExactScan and that the needed features are in the selected license.

Plans and prices

From ExactScan's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
ExactScan€80, paid onceVersion 26 · 4.1MB · license key
ExactScan Pro€100, paid onceVersion 26 · 18MB · license key
ExactScan Enterprise€250, paid once500+ scanners · Enterprise features

The facts

Each one read from ExactScan's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Automation
ExactScan includes AppleScript support for accessing profiles, setting scan options and destinations, and monitoring processing status.checked 3 Oct 2026
Compatibility limitation
A scanner may not appear in ExactScan if another application is accessing it exclusively; the maker advises closing that application.checked 3 Oct 2026
Enterprise formats and speed
Enterprise supports high-speed scanners rated at 100 pages per minute and higher, PDF/A-1b, and 2D, Datamatrix, and PDF-417 barcode recognition.checked 3 Oct 2026
Image cleanup
Built-in processing detects paper size, corrects skew, optimizes black-and-white scans, and detects blank pages.checked 3 Oct 2026
Integrations
ExactScan can act as a TWAIN driver and send resulting image files to third-party applications that do not support TWAIN or ImageCapture.checked 3 Oct 2026
License guidance
The FAQ says one license can be shared across personal computers and suggests one license per permanently used scan workstation/scanner combination for for-profit businesses.checked 3 Oct 2026
Pro batch tools
Pro can automatically rotate pages, append pages to PDFs, recognize 1D barcodes, imprint text, and batch-process existing PDFs or bitmap files.checked 3 Oct 2026
Profiles and output
Users can create scan profiles, scan to PDF or other formats, and create searchable PDFs on the fly.checked 3 Oct 2026
Pro OCR
ExactScan Pro creates searchable PDFs and its OCR engine supports 26 listed languages.checked 3 Oct 2026
Purpose
ExactScan scans, files, sorts, archives, and helps users find documents for a paperless office workflow.checked 3 Oct 2026
Scanner support
The maker says ExactScan includes more than 500 scanner drivers and also supports TWAIN and ImageCapture drivers.checked 3 Oct 2026
Support
ExactScan support is available by email at [email protected].checked 3 Oct 2026
Updates
The maker provides support and free software updates for at least two years after initial installation and activation; later-version upgrades are available at a reduced price.checked 3 Oct 2026

The company

Headquarters
Berlin, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026

Money

Trial
The maker offers a free 14-day trial that can be unlocked with a purchased license key.checked 3 Oct 2026

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