Orca Scan Ltd.
Barcode software
Inventory management software
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$20 per month
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- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
What is Orca Scan Ltd.
Orca Scan is a cloud-based barcode scanning and data collection platform that turns mobile devices into barcode scanners and writes scan results to configurable spreadsheets and forms. It is used by small and mid-sized teams to capture inventory movements, asset checks, deliveries, and field data without deploying dedicated scanning hardware. The product emphasizes low-code setup, mobile scanning apps, and integrations (including spreadsheet-centric workflows) to fit lightweight operational processes.
Fast mobile barcode capture
The product supports barcode scanning from iOS and Android devices, enabling teams to use phones and tablets instead of dedicated scanners. This reduces setup time for basic scan-and-record workflows such as stock counts, goods-in/out, and asset audits. It fits organizations that need barcode capture across multiple locations or in the field. The approach aligns well with teams that primarily need reliable scanning and structured data capture rather than a full ERP suite.
Configurable forms and workflows
Orca Scan centers on configurable sheets/forms so teams can define the fields captured on each scan (e.g., quantity, location, condition, user, timestamp). This supports varied operational use cases beyond inventory, such as inspections and proof-of-delivery style logging. The configuration model is typically simpler than implementing a full inventory management system. It can be deployed for departmental workflows without heavy IT involvement.
Integration-friendly data output
The platform is designed to push scan data into common business tools and systems via integrations and APIs. This helps teams keep a spreadsheet- or database-led “system of record” while adding barcode capture at the edge. It can complement existing inventory or warehouse tools rather than replacing them. This is useful when the organization already standardizes on other back-office applications.
Not a full inventory suite
While it can track stock and assets, it is primarily a data capture layer rather than a comprehensive inventory management system. Advanced capabilities such as multi-warehouse planning, purchasing automation, kitting/assemblies, and complex costing may require additional systems. Organizations expecting end-to-end inventory operations may need to integrate with a dedicated inventory platform. This can increase overall solution design effort.
Spreadsheet dependence can limit controls
Spreadsheet-centric workflows can introduce governance challenges such as inconsistent data entry rules, versioning issues, and limited audit controls compared with more structured inventory platforms. As teams scale, maintaining standardized processes across many sheets and users can become harder. Some organizations may need stricter role-based controls and workflow approvals than a lightweight model provides. This can affect suitability for regulated or high-volume environments.
Hardware and offline needs vary
Using consumer mobile devices may not meet all ruggedization, battery-life, or scanning-distance requirements found in warehouses and industrial settings. Offline operation, peripheral support, and device management needs can be more complex than with purpose-built scanning solutions. Teams with high-throughput scanning or harsh environments may require dedicated hardware and additional mobile management tooling. This can raise total cost and implementation complexity.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per month (billed monthly) / $0 per year (billed annually) | 1 User, 50 rows per sheet, 1 sheet, custom fields, hardware scanner support. Free tier available indefinitely per Orca Scan. |
| Starter | $20 per month (billed monthly) OR $240 billed annually | Everything in Free, plus 2 users (Starter includes 2 users), 1,000 rows per sheet, 5 sheets, Triggers, Data Sources, Views, Asset Maps, Contactless Forms. Additional users shown as +$10/mo per extra user. |
| Business | $40 per month (billed monthly) OR $480 billed annually | Everything in Starter, plus 2 users (Business includes 2 users), 20,000 rows per sheet, 20 sheets, Photo Fields, Formulas, Multi Admin, Custom Branding, Integrations. Additional users shown as +$20/mo per extra user. |
| Enterprise | Custom (contact sales) | Increased users/sheets/rows, custom domain, payment by invoice, security review, dedicated customer success manager, implementation sessions. |
Notes: Prices and feature caps are taken from Orca Scan's official pricing page and shown for monthly and yearly billing. The pricing page also displays a "Start free trial" action for the Business plan but does not state a trial duration on the pricing page.
