Glimps vs Scan Sys: AI-First Understanding vs Template-Based OCR
Scan Sys (ImageCapture) is an established Dutch solution with 60+ ERP integrations, strongly anchored in AFAS environments and in industries like food and manufacturing. The technology is based on classical OCR with template- and rule-based recognition. Glimps uses modern generative AI: the system understands documents instead of matching templates. Here you can see where that difference plays out for Exact Online users.
Last updated: April 2026
At a glance
Quick comparison
| Feature | Glimps | Scan Sys |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Generative AI + LLM semantics | Classical OCR + templates |
| Unknown invoice layouts | Works immediately, no training | Requires template setup |
| ERP focus | Exact Online specialist | 60+ ERPs (AFAS-strong) |
| Line-level accuracy | Native, semantic | Configurable per template |
| Pricing model | Public, from €75/month | On request |
| Setup time | Minutes | Project implementation |
| 3-way PO matching | Native, line-level | Yes, ERP-dependent |
| UI/UX | Modern, demo-driven | Functional, ERP-style |
Pricing example
Cost at 300 invoices per month
Glimps Professional
€149/month, all-inclusive
- 300 invoices, 3 authorizers, AI GL
- PO matching available as add-on
- No template maintenance
- Continuously learning on your bookings
Scan Sys
On request — depends on ERP and volume
Scan Sys does not publish a price list. A quote depends on the ERP system, number of integrations and expected volume. TCO including implementation and template maintenance can be significantly higher than SaaS pricing.
When to choose what
Best for
Glimps
- Exact Online teams that want to escape template maintenance.
- Businesses with many different suppliers and varying layouts.
- Modern AI-first without an enterprise implementation project.
Scan Sys
- Organizations on AFAS or combining multiple ERPs.
- Industries with highly standardized suppliers and stable templates.
- Companies with existing Scan Sys investment and industry-specific modules.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Glimps versus Scan Sys.
Template-based OCR looks for predefined patterns at fixed positions ("Total" bottom-right). For a new layout, a template must be created first. AI-first systems like Glimps understand the meaning of fields and work immediately on new layouts without configuration.
Scan Sys uses an implementation track with ERP configuration, possibly templates and training. Lead times of several weeks are common. Glimps connects to Exact Online in minutes and runs immediately.
Yes, Scan Sys supports line-level invoice recognition. Quality depends on templates and configuration. Glimps does line-level natively via semantic extraction, even on unknown layouts.
If you use AFAS or have multiple ERPs alongside Exact Online, or if you process industry-specific document flows for which Scan Sys offers separate modules. Glimps works exclusively with Exact Online.
Every new supplier or layout change can require template updates. For finance teams with a growing supplier list this means ongoing maintenance. AI-first systems avoid this through semantic understanding.
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