Free scans web
Free source (opens in a new tab)
Monthly
For: Trying the OCR
Limits
- 5 scans per day without signup
- Images up to 10 MB
Includes
- Handwriting OCR
Productivity & writing · pricing
InkScan pricing in 2026: free scans, credit packs and Pro explained
InkScan suits anyone digitizing handwritten notes or letters who prefers paying about a cent per page over a subscription, with a REST API for batch jobs.
- Starting price
- $30 (Pro monthly)
- Free option
- Yes
- Plans
- 6
- Prices checked
- Oct 1, 2026
InkScan plans and what they include
InkScan mixes free scans, prepaid packs and a subscription. Anyone can run 5 scans a day without signup, with images up to 10 MB, and creating an account gives 100 welcome credits. One credit ($0.01) covers one page. Credit packs never expire: $10 for 1,000 pages, $25 for 2,750 pages (250 bonus), $50 for 5,750 pages (750 bonus) and $200 for 24,000 pages (4,000 bonus).
The per-page price falls from $0.01 to $0.0091, $0.0087 and $0.0083 across those packs. Pro is $30 per month and adds priority OCR processing, API access and batch image and PDF workflows. Prices checked on 2026-10-01.
InkScan plans compared
| Plan | Price | Billing | Who it is for | Key limits | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free scans web |
Free | Monthly | Trying the OCR | 5 scans per day without signup; Images up to 10 MB | Not stated |
| Credit pack 1,000 web |
$10 | One_time | Occasional digitizing | 1,000 pages of OCR; Credits never expire | Not stated |
| Credit pack 2,750 web |
$25 | One_time | Regular digitizing | 2,750 pages (250 bonus); Credits never expire | Not stated |
| Credit pack 5,750 web |
$50 | One_time | Larger archives | 5,750 pages (750 bonus); Credits never expire | Not stated |
| Credit pack 24,000 web |
$200 | One_time | Bulk digitization | 24,000 pages (4,000 bonus); Credits never expire | Not stated |
| Pro monthly web |
$30 | Monthly | Heavier document and API workflows | Monthly subscription | Not stated |
Which InkScan plan to pick
| If you | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| you digitize a few pages now and then | Free scans | 5 scans per day without signup, images up to 10 MB. |
| you digitize occasionally and want no subscription | Credit pack, $10 for 1,000 pages | $0.01 per page, and credits never expire. |
| you work through larger archives | Credit pack, $50 for 5,750 pages | $0.0087 per page and marked best value on the page; $200 gets 24,000 pages at $0.0083. |
| you need the API and batch jobs | Pro, $30/mo | Priority processing, API access and batch image and PDF workflows. |
What is free, what costs extra
Free access and trial
5 free scans per day without signup; 100 welcome credits on account creation
Extra costs and taxes
1 credit ($0.01) per page; bonus credits on larger packs
Not stated
Costs that are easy to miss
- PDF processing and the API need an account.
- Image uploads are limited to 10 MB.
- Accuracy is stated as 90-95%, so proofreading time is a cost.
- The pricing FAQ mentions a 5,000-credit pack that differs from the card; confirm before buying.
InkScan pricing and usage limits
Prices checked Oct 1, 2026 on the official US pricing page. Official pricing ↗ Prices and limits change often.
Free access and trial conditions
5 free scans per day without signup; 100 welcome credits on account creation
Paid plans: what changes as you upgrade
Credit pack 1,000 web
$10 source (opens in a new tab)
One_time
For: Occasional digitizing
Limits
- 1,000 pages of OCR
- Credits never expire
Includes
- $0.01 per page
Credit pack 2,750 web
$25 source (opens in a new tab)
One_time
For: Regular digitizing
Limits
- 2,750 pages (250 bonus)
- Credits never expire
Includes
- $0.0091 per page
Credit pack 5,750 web
$50 source (opens in a new tab)
One_time
For: Larger archives
Limits
- 5,750 pages (750 bonus)
- Credits never expire
Includes
- $0.0087 per page
- Marked best value
Credit pack 24,000 web
$200 source (opens in a new tab)
One_time
For: Bulk digitization
Limits
- 24,000 pages (4,000 bonus)
- Credits never expire
Includes
- $0.0083 per page
Pro monthly web
$30 source (opens in a new tab)
Monthly
For: Heavier document and API workflows
Limits
- Monthly subscription
Includes
- Priority OCR processing
- API access
1 more
- Batch image and PDF workflows
Usage caps, credits and extra costs
1 credit ($0.01) per page; bonus credits on larger packs
Not stated
How much InkScan costs per year
At the listed prices, a single user pays between $360 and $360 a year on the fixed-price plans, or nothing on the free tier within its limits. Annual billing discounts, taxes and usage-based extras are listed per plan above where the vendor publishes them.
InkScan FAQ
Can I try InkScan for free?
Yes: 5 free scans per day with no signup, plus 100 welcome credits with a free account. source (opens in a new tab)
How much does OCR cost?
One credit per page, $0.01 on the 1,000 credit pack and down to about $0.0083 on the largest. source (opens in a new tab)
What file types and sizes work?
JPG, PNG, WebP up to 10 MB, and PDFs up to 50 MB with a free account. source (opens in a new tab)
Is InkScan free?
Yes for light use: 5 scans per day without signup, plus 100 welcome credits when you create an account.
How much does an InkScan page cost?
1 credit, which is $0.01 per page, dropping to $0.0083 on the $200 pack.
Do InkScan credits expire?
No, credits never expire.
What does InkScan Pro include?
$30 per month for priority OCR, API access and batch workflows.
How accurate is InkScan?
Accuracy is stated as 90-95%, not perfect.
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