ZBar bar code reader AlternativesBarcode Scanners & QR Code Readers like ZBar bar code reader

ZBar bar code reader is described as 'ZBar Bar Code Reader is an open source software suite for reading bar codes from various sources, such as video streams, image files and raw intensity sensors. It supports EAN-13/UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, QR Code and SQ Code' and is a Barcode Scanner in the system & hardware category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ZBar bar code reader for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Web-based, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best ZBar bar code reader alternative is Barcode Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ZBar bar code reader are Barcode & QR Code Scanner, Binary Eye, QR Scanner (PFA) and QR & BarcodeScanner.

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  1. Barcode Scanner icon

    Barcode Scanner

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    Scan barcodes on CDs, books, and other products, then look up prices and reviews, or search for a word in a book and find where it occurs. You can also scan QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, calendar events, and more.

    64 Barcode Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Barcode Scanner is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to ZBar bar code reader.

    • Barcode Scanner is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ZBar bar code reader.

    • Barcode Scanner is Free and Open SourceZBar bar code reader is also Free and Open Source
  4. Binary Eye icon

    Binary Eye

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    Binary Eye is a free and open source app that can scan and generate various barcodes. It supports portrait and landscape orientation, inverted codes, Material Design and checksum verification.

    23 Binary Eye alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  5. QR Scanner (PFA) icon

    QR Scanner (PFA)

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    Experience a privacy-centered, ad-free QR scanner that detects harmful QR codes and supports offline functionality. From SECUSO, this lightweight app offers dark mode without requiring registration, prioritizing security and ease of use. Open-source for transparency.

    17 QR Scanner (PFA) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. QR & BarcodeScanner icon

    QR & BarcodeScanner

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    An Android app for scanning QR codes and barcodes. Contribute to dmitriy-ilchenko/QrAndBarcodeScanner development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  9. Simple QR icon

    Simple QR

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    Simple QR is a FOSS app to scan, create and store QR codes with a simple UI and experience. No backend service connected. No data collected. No ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10. ZXing icon

    ZXing

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    Decode a 1D or 2D barcode from an image. Supported formats include:

    UPC-A and UPC-E EAN-8 and EAN-13 Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 ITF Codabar RSS-14 (all variants) RSS Expanded (most variants) QR Code Data Matrix Aztec ('beta' quality) PDF 417.

    6 ZXing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • ZXing is the most popular Web-based alternative to ZBar bar code reader.

    • ZXing is Free and Open SourceZBar bar code reader is also Free and Open Source
  11. STRICH icon

    STRICH

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    STRICH is a JavaScript library for real-time, multi-format barcode scanning directly in the web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • STRICH is the most popular SaaS alternative to ZBar bar code reader.

    • STRICH is the most popular commercial alternative to ZBar bar code reader.

    • STRICH is Paid and ProprietaryZBar bar code reader is Free and Open Source
  12. Barcodrod.io icon

    Barcodrod.io

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    Barcodrod.io is a free barcode and QR code toolkit for Windows 10 and 11. It can read and create 17 different types of barcodes, launch decoded results into an app, and create 13 different types of barcodes. The toolkit includes templates for Wi-fi, Email, and vCard QR codes.

    12 Barcodrod.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Barcodrod.io is the most popular Windows alternative to ZBar bar code reader.

    • Barcodrod.io is Free and Open SourceZBar bar code reader is also Free and Open Source
  13. QR Free Cloud icon

    QR Free Cloud

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    Free, privacy-focused QR code and GS1 DataMatrix generator with instant PNG/SVG download, customizable features, multilingual support, developer API, full client-side processing, no signup, no watermarks, and offline Progressive Web App compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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