SocketCam – Camera-Based Barcode Scanners

Turns any smartphone or tablet into a high-performance barcode scanner

 No external scanning hardware required

Download: C820 DataSheet

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Not everyone needs a standalone barcode scanner

SocketCam is ideal for customers who:

  • Are new to scanning
  • Perform small amounts of scanning
  • Do not require or are not yet ready for a separate scanning device
  • Have not yet determined that scanning will improve the efficiency of their business

Need to read damaged barcodes? The C860 is the industry's best reader for damaged barcodes.

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Compare: C820 vs. C860

When it comes to choosing a camera-based scanning solution, we understand that every user has different needs that need to be considered. Some may require a more basic, budget-friendly option, and others may feel they need more power and versatility in order to optimize their workflow. We currently offer our SocketCam camera-based scanning solution in both a free version (C820) and an enhanced, paid version (C860). Below, you can compare the variety of benefits that each has to offer, as well as the symbology supported by each solution.

C820

C860

Cost

Free

End-user pays $5.99/Mo.*

Reads damaged, smudged, or poorly printed barcodes

some

most, 1.5x faster

Accurate scanning at distances †

4-55"

2-89"

Scanning speeds †

~1.5 seconds/scan

3x faster

Better performance in poor lighting conditions

Use in either single scan mode or continuous scan mode

Supports scanning in both portrait mode and landscape mode

Reads multiple barcodes with a single scan

Analyzes more complex data

Interactive barcode selection

Scene configuration

Codabar

(Android only)

Code 39

Code 93

Code 128

EAN-8/JAN

EAN-13/JAN

GS1 Databar (formerly RSS)

(Android only)

Industrial 2 of 5

Interleaved 2 of 5

UPC-A

UPC-E

Code 11

 

Matrix 2 of 5

 

Trioptic

 

Aztec Code

Data Matrix

(Android only)

MaxiCode

(Android only)

PDF417

QR Code

Composite Code

 

Micro QR Code

 

MicroPDF417

 

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One integration for all your apps

One integration with CaptureSDK acts as an insurance policy for your business, ensuring any Socket Mobile solution works seamlessly with all your apps.

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