The OSCAN alternative that starts from your paper
OSCAN is a long-standing OMR product with a perpetual-licence model that suits institutions running steady sheet volumes. Edukali OMR approaches it from the other end: the sheet is generated from the paper the school already built, printed per student with a QR, and scored into the same gradebook as every other assessment channel.
What OSCAN does well
OSCAN is an OMR software product from Multigraphics for sheet scanning and evaluation.
- A mature product backed by decades of OMR printing and scanning experience.
- Perpetual licensing that suits institutions preferring a one-time purchase.
- High throughput on dedicated scanning hardware.
Why teachers pick Edukali
- Sheets generated from your question paper rather than designed separately.
- Per-student QR identification and 2–4 shuffled versions with per-version answer keys.
- Chapter-level analytics shared with online exams and AI-graded answer sheets.
- One platform: the same account runs courses, question papers, online exams, live quizzes, OMR and AI grading — results land in one gradebook.
- India-first pricing in ₹ with a free tier for individual teachers; white-label available for institutions.
Side by side
| Feature | Edukali | OSCAN |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk sheet scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Perpetual licence option | No | Yes |
| Sheet built from your paper | Yes | — |
| Per-student QR sheets | Yes | Partial |
| Version shuffling | 2–4 versions | Partial |
| Shared gradebook | Yes | — |
| Offline desktop operation | No | Yes |
Comparison reflects typical capabilities of each product category as of August 2026. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Frequently asked
Is there a one-time purchase?
No, Edukali is subscription-based per user. A perpetual licence is a genuine advantage of the traditional suites.
Do we need OMR hardware?
No, a standard scanner or phone photo works.
How does version shuffling work?
One paper produces 2–4 shuffled versions, each with its own answer key.
Can we run it offline?
No — it is cloud-first.
What happens to results?
They roll into board, class, subject and chapter analytics with your other assessments.