OCR4all
6.9#20 in ocr softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Open-Capture
7.9#3 in ocr softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | OCR4all | Open-Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | OCR4all runs in Docker and is accessed through a browser at a local address in the Quickstart instructions. | The maker says Open-Capture is a full-web application that runs natively on Linux and supports on-premise, public-cloud, or private-cloud hosting. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Würzburg, Germany | Carpentras, France |
| License | OCR4all is released under the MIT License. | Edissyum says its software is distributed under the GNU GPLv3 license. |
| Primary platform | both | web |
| Purpose | OCR4all provides a workflow for recognizing historical printed and handwritten material, with user interaction at workflow stages to improve results. | Open-Capture captures documents, extracts data with OCR and AI, and exports it to third-party management software. |
| Support | The team page identifies a user support contact, Florian Langhanki, with a University of Würzburg email address. | Edissyum offers audit, integration, support, training, and tailored solutions for organizations deploying Open-Capture. |
OCR4all plans
- OCR4allFree
Open-Capture plans
- Open-CaptureFree
Pick OCR4all if…
It suits researchers, archivists, and other users working with historical print or handwriting who want an interactive workflow. Its documentation specifically addresses non-technical users.
Pick Open-Capture if…
It suits organizations that need to capture and extract data from varied document sources before sending results to management software. The maker names companies, professionals, local authorities, public administrations, and associations among its intended users.