Summary
👉 Barcode to PC is the preferred choice for both SMBs & Large Enterprises
👉 The Unlimited License never expires. One payment = lifetime use, no subscriptions.
Barcode to PC lets you scan a barcode with any phone and see it on your computer right away.
The free plan gives you 300 scans. Many “free” apps add limits, monthly bills, or force you into their cloud. Barcode to PC stays fast, private, and easy for teams of any size.
Why pick Barcode to PC while you compare?
- Keep your tools: Android and iPhone apps pair with Windows, macOS, and Linux in seconds.
- Keep your data safe: Scans stay on your Wi-Fi. No forced uploads or extra cloud accounts.
- Grow without stress: Use many phones at once, add quantities, and get help from support the same day.
- Send data where you need it: Output templates fill in your rows or web forms so every scan lands in the right place.
Comparison table
Here is a simple look at the main differences between Barcode to PC and other apps:
Barcode to PC
|
Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Scan 1D barcodes | Yes | Yes |
| Android app | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone app | Yes | No |
| macOS & Linux support | Yes | No |
| Instant Output to CSV files | Yes | No |
| Multi-smartphone support | Yes | Sometimes |
| Quantity parameter | Yes | Sometimes |
| No subscriptions | Yes, with Unlimited | Monthly payment & annual contracts |
| Special barcodes support | Yes | Sometimes |
| Privacy | Yes | No |
| Geolocation | Yes | No |
| Acquire pictures | Yes | No |
| Acquire timestamps | Yes | No |
| HTTP requests | Yes | No |
| Instant installation | Yes | Account & Credit card required |
| Automatic connection | Yes | No |
| Customer Support | Yes | No |
| Output templates | Yes | No |
| PDA devices support | Yes | No |
| Industrial design | Yes | No |
How to get a "Barcode to PC" serial number
You can purchase a license from the pricing page in about two minutes. As soon as you finish, your serial number shows up in your inbox.
- Pick the plan that matches how many phones or scanners you use (300 scans stay free every month).
- Enter your billing details and finish checkout.
- Paste the serial number into the desktop app and start scanning.
Getting a discount
If you're reading this, you're probably trying to save money without losing features.
Think long-term: a lifetime license means you pay once, keep scanning for years, and it ends up costing less than $0.50 per day in the first year.
Use the 10% discount available here and keep every feature that already works for your team.