I understand there are many questions similar to this on StackOverflow, but this question is very specific so I'm not looking for the typical "Zbar" answer here.
I use the Zbar SDK for barcode scanning (UPC, EAN) on devices with autofocus cameras. But I need a cheap or free one for non-autofocus devices, like iPad 2 and iPod touch 4G. My apps are paid or use in-app purchasing.
I have looked at Scandit
, RedLaser
, ShopSavvy
, and VSBarcodeReader
and they all want high deposit fees (like $1500-$5000 or more) and want to take a ~10% cut. I also saw Pic2Shop
is free (it uses VSBarcodeReader's scanner) but I don't like how the user has to jump into another app to use the scanning.
Here is what I have found that doesn't fit my needs:
- Red Laser (paid)
- ScandIt (paid)
- VSBarcodeReader (paid)
- ShopSavvy (paid)
- codeREADr (paid)
- Softek (no autofocus)
- zxing (no autofocus)
- Zbar (no autofocus)
- DDH Software (no autofocus)
- QuickMark (no autofocus)
- iCody (bounces users out of the app; users must download app)
- Pic2Shop (bounces users out of the app; users must download app)
This shows that there is an excellent market for an open source project or someone who wants to compete against the big boys at a much cheaper price point.
Anyone have any GOOD alternatives that work and integrate well?
Thanks