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# Compare Microsoft Lens vs Readiris PDF

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft Lens and Readiris PDF. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft Lens | Readiris PDF |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 274 | 8 |
| **Starting Price** | - | USD 69.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation | Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Microsoft Lens

Optical character recognition tool that enables businesses of all sizes to convert whiteboard data, documents, and pictures into PDF files that integrates with OneNote and OneDrive.

### Readiris PDF

Administration&#10;Education &#10;Accounting&#10;Banking&#10;Financial&#10;Office&#10;Government&#10;Health&#10;Other

## Key features

### Microsoft Lens

- Convert to PDF
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Extraction
- Document Conversion
- Document Imaging
- Document Storage
- Full Text Search
- ID Scanning
- Image Pre-processing
- Multiple Output Formats
- Offline Access
- PDF Conversion
- Search/Filter
- Text Editing
- Text Extraction

### Readiris PDF

- Batch Processing
- Convert to PDF
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Extraction
- Document Editing
- Document Imaging
- Document Storage
- File Conversion
- Full Text Search
- ID Scanning
- Image Pre-processing
- Multiple Output Formats
- Offline Access
- PDF Conversion
- PDF Reader
- Search/Filter
- Text Editing
- Text Extraction
- Watermarking

## Links

- [View Microsoft Lens Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/193405/microsoft-office-lens)
- [View Readiris PDF Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1037391/readiris-pdf)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/193405/1037391/microsoft-office-lens/vs/readiris-pdf)

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