Why not just outsource?
An honest comparison, row by row.
Manual data entry, off-the-shelf OCR, and Scan2Data each have a place. Here is where each one wins — and where each one fails.
Why not just outsource?
Manual entry, generic OCR, and Scan2Data — side by side.
| Capability | Manual / BPO | Generic OCR | Scan2Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handwriting accuracy | High (variable) | Poor / fails | Elite |
| Audit trail | None | Metadata only | Cryptographic |
| Original preservation | Manual scan | Recompressed | Byte-identical |
| Searchability | Depends on typing | Basic full-text | Position-aware, structured |
| Cost at scale | High, linear | Low | Optimized per-page |
| Turnaround time | Days to weeks | Minutes (poor quality) | Minutes, verified |
Note: For very small, one-off volumes, BPO data entry can be cheaper. Scan2Data wins decisively on audit trail, preservation, and searchability — and at scale, on unit economics.
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