Strich – Barcode scanning for web apps
Hi, I'm Alex - the creator of STRICH (https://strich.io), a barcode scanning library for web apps. Barcode scanning in web apps is nothing new. In my previous work experience, I've had the opportunity to use both high-end commercial offerings (e.g. Scandit) and OSS libraries like QuaggaJS or ZXing-JS in a wide range of customer projects, mainly in logistics. I became dissatisfied with both. The established commercial offerings had five- to six-figure license fees and the developer experience was not always optimal. The web browser as a platform also seemed not to be the main…
Strich – Barcode scanning for web apps launched on August 17, 2023 with 78 votes, #1,377 of 4,347 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Strich is a barcode scanning library designed for web applications. It targets developers building logistics and supply chain solutions who need reliable barcode recognition in the browser. The library addresses gaps left by expensive commercial alternatives and unmaintained open-source options, offering improved recognition performance and developer experience optimized specifically for web platforms.
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From the sources
STRICH is a JavaScript SDK for real-time, 1D/2D barcode scanning in web apps. STRICH is fast, reliable and has competitive, transparent pricing.
Add barcode scanning to your web app: fully client-side processing, no backend required! See how STRICH compares to ZXing-JS and Quagga . No large up-front commitment, unlimited devices. Cancel anytime. Free 14-day trial. Zero dependencies. Tested with all popular frameworks. Great docs for humans and agents alike. Don't just take our word for it, listen to actual customers. No need to worry about App Stores and the headaches they bring. Host your web app anywhere you like, without platform risk. Distribute your app by sharing a link or a QR code. Web apps are always up-to-date. Write your app once for the web instead of relying on expensive iOS/Android development. Avoid duplicating…from strich.io
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi, I'm Alex - the creator of STRICH (https://strich.io), a barcode scanning library for web apps. Barcode scanning in web apps is nothing new. In my previous work experience, I've had the opportunity to use both high-end commercial offerings (e.g. Scandit) and OSS libraries like QuaggaJS or ZXing-JS in a…
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