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SimpleIndex provides the easiest, lowest cost solution for batch scanning.  It has powerful automation features like OCR, barcode recognition and 1-click processing for a fraction of the cost of similar systems.

Digitech PaperFlow is a good solution for scanning large quantities of documents in a multi-user environment.  It has no monthly scan limitations and a variety of built-in exports to common document management systems.

Digitech PaperVision Capture is designed to distribute the scanning and indexing task to multiple workstations or across multiple sites.  All jobs are coordinated on a web-based job server, allowing you to scan documents in New York, OCR them in Chicago, index them in Houston and upload them to a document management system in Los Angeles automatically.

IRIS PowerScan is an affordable batch scanning application with basic indexing capabilities and a good interface for checking image quality as files are scanned.

IRISCapture for Sort & Index will automatically recognize what type of document you are scanning and extract the keywords you need to file the document automatically.

Digitech PaperVision and CompuThink ViewWise both provide fully featured, HIPAA-compliant document management systems that are scalable to be affordable enough for small businesses yet powerful enough to support hundreds of users. Each offers some benefits that the other does not. View our Comparison Chart to see all the differences.

PaperVision includes a customizable application for searching and viewing, as well as a web interface.  WorkFlow and Report Mangement (COLD) modules enhance your ROI by automating document processes and eliminating pre-printed forms.

PaperVision XPress offers a similar search interface as PaperVision Enterprise at a lower cost, without the extra scalability, security and options.

ViewWise is unique in that it is Java-based and can run on Windows/SQL Server as well as Novell, UNIX and Linux operating systems and Oracle database servers. ViewWise also has several key differences in the layout of its client window that many users prefer, including a folder view for browsing documents.

We recommend using SimpleIndex to do scanning and indexing with either of these systems. SimpleIndex is designed to interface directly with both PaperVision and ViewWise, providing a simple, low-cost automatic scanning front-end.

SimpleIndex also includes a low-cost searching and viewing application that can be used for basic document management tasks. Use SimpleIndex as a standalone document management system, or add SimpleSearch to let you search and view documents on other workstations.  SimpleSearch is a fraction of the price of other document retrieval applications.

ABBYY FlexiCapture is an industrial-strength handprint recognition and forms processing application that provides desktop and page-limited versions that are affordable for small businesses and do not require extensive technical training or scripting to configure.

FlexiCapture Distributed provides powerful processing for large data processing centers and service bureaus.  The Distributed version divides data processing and verification among multiple users for data entry tasks that require very high volumes or multiple sites.

IRISCapture for Forms is a good solution for less demanding forms that do not require scripted validation rules.  It is easier to setup and use than FlexiCapture, but is not as accurate or feature-rich.

SimpleIndex and PaperFlow both provide broad scanning and indexing capabilities, as well as the ability to create searchable CDs you can distribute to clients.  Neither  program has any page per month limitations, unlike other products in that price range.

PaperFlow is more expensive, but provides better features for multi-user scanning and indexing environments and more built-in exports to a variety of document and content management solutions.  SimpleIndex also has dynamic OCR and electronic file processing features that PaperFlow does not.

Digitech PaperVision Capture is designed to distribute the scanning and indexing task to multiple workstations or across multiple sites.  All jobs are coordinated on a web-based job server, allowing you to scan documents in New York, OCR them in Chicago, index them in Houston and upload them to a document management system in Los Angeles automatically.

ABBYY Recognition Server and IRISPdf Server are a great way to add OCR and full-text indexing to your service offerings.  These server-based OCR applications are easy to manage and designed to meet the needs of the most demanding applications.