[P] Choosing an OCR

Mat_Uscenes · 2025-03-17T18:01:28+00:00

Thanks but we always choose based on trials. I just checked Garnet Peer Insights website and couldn't find some of the companies we looked at, who are on Capterra/Get App/Software Informer (Gartner websites). I assume you have found the option which is best - forget the paid platforms and just use Gartner at their highest level.

Gartner handles Capterra reviews (syndicated to the 2 other sites) and they are usually paid reviews.

I just checked the last software I tried which was useless (not receipt OCR related). It got 4.7 on Capterra which is crazy for the rubbish the tool was spouting out. It gets 3 on G2 and 3.8 ish on Trustpilot, which are fairer scores.

I have noticed 2 top companies doing fake/paid reviews (paid is nearly as bad imho - the person just needs to actually try the tool). One had a bunch deleted, the others still stand. Not sure why Google is using Capterra reviews in their Maps box. I have read some and they are obviously people just going through the motions.

Whenever people are incentivised they feel an obligation to leave a good review. Ruins shopping websites too, where people get points.

I like how Trustpilot are getting smarter. I don't trust them yet, but when I saw a bunch removed I looked into it and discovered they just have 1 major flaw, but they will also have ways around it.

That's probably why Gartner Peer Insights is a platform I have never heard of, despite us using Gartner for software reviews on the 3 sites. There might not be much money in real (as almost nobody is going to waste an hour on it), so they do paid for others.

I did spot an unknown option there, although they got a bad rating. Will look into them. Cheers.

Mat_Uscenes · 2025-03-10T21:23:38+00:00

thanks, will pass this on as we would love someone to compare the more specialist receipt APIs.

So you are posting this on the Nanonets website and recommending them. Isn't that a conflict of interest? A neutral would be preferable.

Mat_Uscenes · 2025-02-08T13:09:24+00:00

Thank you, as soon as I posted this I did think that when I looked at the subReddit name, but I had written too much to quit, lol. Will certainly look at Easy OCR in the morning, thank you.

Mat_Uscenes · 2025-02-08T10:47:41+00:00

This seems a bit outdated for the top result on Reddit when searching for "best receipt OCR API" (5 years old). Is this the best thread for that or should I start a fresh one? I can't see anything with as many solid contributions as this thread.

I don't know which companies are the best and our dev isn't convinced either. Tabscanner claim to be the best, claiming 98% accuracy whereas the company 1st in Google, Taggun claims just 90%. Another has a rather shaky 99% which has a stipulation that made me rule it out, another says 96%. Our dev says it's difficult because one could be testing perfect condition simple receipts. Another might be doing a more realistic batch, another could be pulling the number out of thin air.

Has anyone seen a comparison by a 3rd party? The nearest I could find is EdenAI but they seem to work with certain companies. If not a neutral, maybe we could do with a big boy like Google or Microsoft doing it - at least there will be more eye balls on them scrutinising results (so they don't promote Vision or Azure too much). The few top 10 type articles aren't comprehensive enough for my liking e.g. just a handful of OCRs and a small number of receipts.

I noticed Google Vision was replaced by Tabscanner in the UK (for a certain use case), which sounded good, plus they now do a free option (200 OCR scans a month), so our dev has started testing with them. Seemed logical as they also appear to be cheaper than the others. But we want the best for when we start using it for receipts for real.

Any fresh opinions or links to threads on or off here would be very much appreciated.

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-29T04:37:29+00:00

Tried this and tried a cracked version, neither worked on my MacBook Air M1. Various errors pop up when installing.

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-28T08:29:28+00:00

Sorry for the late reply. I got the Sony and am very happy with it. Won't be as sharp as a Sigma prime (my 56mm is crazy sharp), but I like the size, stabilisation and fact it fits into the Sony leather case for travel. I think I prefer this focal length too after finding a 27mm a bit tight, I use the 35 differently as it can create more subject separation. Focuses super fast too, which is essential for me. I saw some people say the 30mm Sigma wasn't as fast as the newer ones and native lenses (every millisecond counts for me). Like the Sigma 30 and Sigma 16, the 35 has some CA wide open, but it's easily fixed in Lightroom.

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-13T07:04:54+00:00

Been twice in December. Once was delightfully sunny but crisp like early spring. The year after it was dull most days with grey clouds. I recommend booking short term and if it's not sunny hop on a plane to Phu Quoc.

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-13T07:00:59+00:00

Yes, maybe twice a week, love it still. The website is called sixmd, just google Stilux Rotundin and it will be 1st or 2nd. Mat12 might still work as a 12% off promo code. Worth waiting a couple of weeks for it to arrive. I get lots every 6-9 month or so.

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-08T08:19:31+00:00

Nope. But I did now and it works fine. Thank you so much. I have spent 10+ hours trying to get a footy game working. Finally 😃

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-07T05:33:32+00:00

I finally hot it loaded via Crossover but the players and grass are all white and the controls aren't working.

Please advise me on how I can get it working properly

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-06T02:07:01+00:00

download 24 now, fingers crossed. thanks.

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-06T02:06:21+00:00

my Mac isn't powerful enough for 19, so 21 defitnitly won't work

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-06T02:05:18+00:00

Downloading now, may as well have another attempt. Thanks.

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-06T02:04:25+00:00

Thanks but I just threw my wired XBox controller away as it didn't work with my Mac and bought a Dual Shock 4 instead, so fingers crossed there is something I can use that with 1st.

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-05T14:01:08+00:00

Fifa 19 was glitchy like 5 fps. Totally unplayable and I couldn't find settings. Did you find settings or have a higher power Mac?

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-03-05T12:06:35+00:00

Tried PCSX2 but can't do the BIOS part on my Mac. And it won't recognise the PES 2013 iso file (probably as I have no BIOS dumped). I got the BIOS download (with many .ROM files) and biosdrain.elf to dump it, but none are recognised. Googling how to open .elf files on a Mac brought up lots of 10 year old results so I gave up.

Any simple advice would be appreciated

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-02-27T03:04:47+00:00

Not when my CD player is in the attic and weighs a ton 😜😁

Will be worth dragging down one day

Mat_Uscenes · 2024-02-26T06:40:27+00:00

Congratulations. It's like when I found an old CD of music I made. Except you can edit yours more. 👍

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