How much does ID card OCR cost?

The cost of ID card OCR (Optical Character Recognition) can vary depending on several factors, including the provider, the volume of processing, the complexity of the documents, and whether the service is offered as a one-time purchase or a subscription. Typically, pricing models include:

1. Pay-per-use: You are charged based on the number of documents processed. For example, a provider might charge $0.01 to $0.10 per ID card scanned and extracted.
2. Subscription-based: A flat monthly fee for a certain number of transactions, with additional charges for overages. For instance, $100/month for 10,000 scans, with $0.05 for each additional scan.
3. Enterprise pricing: Custom quotes for large-scale or high-volume users, often including additional features like API access, priority support, and higher accuracy guarantees.

Example: A small business processing 500 ID cards per month might pay $5 to $50 if using a pay-per-use model at $0.01–$0.10 per scan. A larger enterprise with 100,000 scans per month could opt for a subscription plan, paying $1,000/month for 100,000 scans plus $0.02 for each extra scan.

For businesses in China or those needing reliable cloud-based OCR solutions, Tencent Cloud's OCR service offers accurate ID card recognition with flexible pricing. It supports batch processing and integrates seamlessly with other cloud services, making it suitable for high-volume applications.