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What both publish
| Fact | bcWebCam | NAPS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer SDK | QualitySoft separately offers QS-Barcode SDK for integrating barcode recognition into developers' own programs and provides a developer manual. | NAPS2.Sdk is a free C#/.NET 6+ scanning library for Windows, Mac and Linux. |
| Documentation and support | The changelog references an updated help file and FAQ support area, while the maker provides phone and email contact details. | Official support includes getting-started guides, OCR, batch scanning, troubleshooting, CLI and organization documentation, tickets and forums. |
| Maker | The product site identifies QS QualitySoft GmbH, located in Hamburg, Germany, as the company behind the product. | The project identifies Ben Olden-Cooligan as its developer and copyright holder. |
| Purpose | bcWebCam uses a webcam to read EAN barcodes and QR codes, then copies the contents into a browser, notebook, or other application. | NAPS2 is free, open source scanning software for scanning documents and saving them as PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or PNG. |
| Rating on Softpedia | 3.5 out of 5 from 33 votes | 3.9 out of 5 from 30 user votes. |
bcWebCam plans
- bcWebCam FREE EDITIONFree
- bcWebCam PRO1 EDITION€4,989, paid once
- bcWebCam PRO2 EDITION€11,662, paid once
NAPS2 plans
- FreeFree
- NAPS2Free
Pick bcWebCam if…
bcWebCam suits Windows users who want to transfer barcode or QR contents into an active application using a webcam. The free edition is limited to private use.
Pick NAPS2 if…
NAPS2 suits individuals and organizations that need document scanning across Windows, macOS, or Linux, including users who want searchable PDFs or batch scanning. Developers can also use its command-line interface or .NET library for scanning workflows.