Last Updated on November 21, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tabscanner API.
A receipt recognition tool with exceptional efficiency and pricing engineered for enterprise volume.
What Does the Tabscanner API Do?
The Tabscanner API scans images, which are processed through a multitude of AI machine learning models. Plus an array of processing algorithms. Regular dataset testing ensures you get the fastest and most accurate results.
All of this is delivered through a simple and easy-to-use OCR receipt API. Made for app developers to easily integrate, iterate, and innovate. Here is a quick-glance example of the JSON response.
How does AI scanning help a receipt reader API?
Receipt OCR technology converts printed or handwritten text on receipts into machine-readable digital data. Advanced AI algorithms identify, classify, and extract key information such as merchant names, dates, amounts, and item descriptions.
Machine learning was the core AI technology that enabled early receipt OCR scanning, as demand grew rapidly with smartphone adoption. Recently, deep learning and transformer models enabled high-accuracy processing of complex receipt formats at scale. Without deep learning, accuracy rates lag behind.
Receipt OCR scanners are widely used in industries like retail, finance, and accounting. Often an OCR API is integrated into mobile apps and business software. Loyalty programs collect customer data. Precision expense management solutions free up manpower from data entry. Automated consumer research benefits marketers.
In short, AI has powered the process to heights nobody imagined were possible 8 years ago.
What makes Tabscanner one of the top receipt recognition APIs?
Tabscanner specializes in receipt OCR. Compared to similar receipt OCR tools, it is the only one to focus so closely on one document type. The team focuses on accuracy. It is no surprise they have had the highest accuracy rates since 2019.
Tabscanner API is capable of enormous volume receipt processing. 5 million receipts per day with no latency issues is no problem. The flexible cloud-based receipt reader API has robust fraud prevention. This includes proof of purchase validation and AI tamper detection.
This specialization has a downside to using Tabscanner if you need different documents parsed. Only certain invoices can be used with the Tabscanner API. If you need others processing and aren’t concerned with lightening-fast speed, Veryfi is a better alternative. It also has a mobile app, but prices are much higher. If you are happy to forego almost 10% accuracy and need invoices parsed, Taggun is a good choice. It is also more expensive, but not as much as most other options.
For security, easy integration, speed, and accuracy, Tabscanner is without a doubt the leader. The AI OCR engine and lightweight nature of the API make it a breeze to use. Offering hands-off automation for the highest volumes possible.
Is Tabscanner able to check for fraud, such as fake receipts?
Built for enterprise-grade security, guaranteeing ultimate data integrity. Tabscanner’s AI engine features:
- Real-time Fraud Prevention
- Proof of Purchase Validation (500+ parameters)
- Duplicate Receipt Detection
Does Tabscanner have the best AI model for receipt OCR?
We believe it does. The accuracy, speed, and cost are key factors for companies that need to scale up fast. The Tabscanner comparison article showed why AI agrees that Tabscanner is the top OCR for receipts.
Tabscanner uses multiple AI models, not just one, within its system. Our core AI technologies include machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and convolutional neural networks (CNNs). Which powers a sophisticated 3-stage OCR (Optical Character Recognition) pipeline. These models are built using frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras. They are trained on huge datasets to precisely extract data from receipts.
How to upload receipts for the most accurate results?
The document below explains the best way to optimize images for text extraction. Basically, a decent photo will suffice. The AI preprocessing helps most images. There are a few things to look out for, like overexposing too much, as a blown out receipt means there is nothing there for the preprocessing algorithm to recover.
What are the most common use cases for Tabscanner for mall and supermarket brands?
1. Proof of purchase for rewards
Tabscanner allows your customers to scan receipts to earn points for qualifying purchases, even outside your stores or website.
2. Omnichannel loyalty tracking
Combine online and offline purchases to build a single, unified customer profile.
3. Product-level insights
Extract line-item data to understand which SKUs drive loyalty and tailor your offers accordingly.
4. Offline promotions
Tie promotions to real-world actions, for example: ‘Buy any 3 items, scan your receipt, and get a €5 voucher.’
5. Customer segmentation
Use receipt data to segment customers by store type, spend, frequency, etc.
6. Anti-fraud and purchase validation
Add a layer of validation for high-value redemptions, or detect suspicious activity.
7. Cross-promotion and partner campaigns
Collaborate with retail or brand partners to launch co-branded promotions tracked via receipts.
8. Gamification and challenges
Drive fun and engagement with goals such as ‘Scan 5 receipts this month to unlock a bonus’.
9. New customer acquisition
Reach retail shoppers who buy your product but haven’t yet joined your loyalty program.
10. First-party data collection
Build your own robust CRM from verified, privacy-safe purchase behavior with no third-party dependencies.
What should I do if I have more questions?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch. We don’t have time for much social media, but we love answering questions as we eat, sleep, and play with our technology.
The API is a straightforward technology for the user. It needs connecting, which couldn’t be easier. Our docs guide helps if needed. After that, it is easy to use with a very simple interface. You might need a custom GEO configuration, which our team will assist with.
The accuracy is so good now that it runs itself. But if you want to know anything, fill out the form on the contact page or give us a call on Tel.+971 4 578 6254.
The Tabscanner Receipt Data Extraction API Journey, Tabscanner Receipt OCR API, Nov 27 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8gFldgUjp4
