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Docutain
Docutain · Koblenz, Germany · founded 2018
What it is
Docutain scans paper documents into searchable PDFs or images, with OCR text recognition and automatic capture. Its Android and iOS apps allow unlimited scans on the free plan, and a Windows desktop version is available. Scanning and OCR take place locally on the device. Docutain says it does not pass personal data to third parties and provides encryption and password protection. Users can optionally connect cloud providers, choose where documents are stored, and share scans by email, local folders or messenger apps. The Windows version accepts email, folder and scanner inputs. A desktop license covers up to three devices; the mobile apps can be used on any number of the user's mobile devices. The SDK adds document scanning, barcode scanning and data extraction to Android, iOS or Windows apps. Windows and Premium plans include a 14-day trial that ends without automatic purchase. The listed annual Windows plan costs €2.08 a month; the annual Premium plan costs €4.17 a month. Monthly options are also listed.
For and against
For
- Free mobile plan includes unlimited scans.
- OCR recognition happens locally on the device.
- Scans can be shared as PDFs or images.
- Cloud providers are optional.
- Trial ends without automatic purchase.
Against
- Windows desktop licenses cover up to three devices.
- Paid plans start at €2.08 a month, billed annually.
- No refund policy is stated.
The verdict
Docutain combines scanning, OCR and document sharing, with free unlimited mobile scans and a Windows option. Its local processing and optional cloud connections give users choices about handling documents.
Who it suits
Docutain suits people who want to scan and search documents on Android, iOS or Windows. Its SDK may suit developers adding document or barcode scanning and data extraction to apps.
Plans and prices
Docutain Free Android & iOS
Unlimited scans · OCR text recognition · Cloud synchronization
Read 22 Sep 2026 · docutain.de
Docutain Windows annual
3 desktop devices
Read 22 Sep 2026 · docutain.de
Docutain Windows monthly
3 desktop devices
Read 22 Sep 2026 · docutain.de
Docutain Premium annual
Windows version · Premium app features · PDF import, reminders and bill payments
Read 22 Sep 2026 · docutain.de
Docutain Premium monthly
Windows version · Premium app features · PDF import, reminders and bill payments
Read 22 Sep 2026 · docutain.de
Docutain Free
Read 28 Sep 2026 · docutain.de
On the record
- Android app
- Yesdocutain.de · read 22 Sep 2026
- Auto capture
- Yesdocutain.de · read 22 Sep 2026
- Cloud integrations
- Users can optionally connect common cloud providers and choose where documents are stored.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- Compliance and location
- The service is made in Germany, GDPR-compliant and 100% local.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- Data sharing
- The page says personal data is not passed to third parties.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- Desktop device limit
- One license covers up to three desktop devices.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- Desktop inputs
- The Windows version supports email, folder and scanner inputs.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- Desktop platform
- Docutain offers a Windows desktop version for PC.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free scan limit
- The free plan provides unlimited scans.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- iOS app
- Yesdocutain.de · read 22 Sep 2026
- Local processing
- Scanning and OCR text recognition happen locally on the device.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- Mobile device limit
- The Android and iOS app can be used on any number of the user's mobile devices.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- Multipage PDF
- Yesdocutain.de · read 22 Sep 2026
- OCR included
- Yesdocutain.de · read 22 Sep 2026
- Refund policy
- The provided text does not state a refund policy.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- SDK integration
- The SDK offers document scanning, barcode scanning and data extraction for Android, iOS or Windows apps.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
- Searchable PDF
- Yesdocutain.de · read 22 Sep 2026
- Security controls
- Docutain provides state-of-the-art encryption algorithms and password protection.docutain.de · read 28 Sep 2026
