CAC Expands SaaS AI-OCR Service Pricing Plans: Starter Plan Now Supports Annual Upfront Payment

Overview

CAC (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Hirotomo Sabetsu), a company dedicated to digital innovation in society and industry, announced that it will expand the pricing plans for its 'SaaS AI-OCR Service,' which allows for easy AI-OCR adoption with zero initial cost and a flat-rate subscription, effective June 5, 2026 (Friday). As a result, the 'Starter Plan,' the most affordable option, will now support annual upfront payment (bulk payment).

Background

This service has been well-received by companies previously hesitant about AI-OCR adoption due to costs, as well as those looking to utilize it in specific departments or for particular tasks, thanks to its zero-initial-cost, flat-rate model. However, through service provision, the company received feedback such as:

- 'I want to concentrate usage during specific times, such as fiscal year-end or quarter-end, but higher-tier plans provide excessive processing capacity.' - 'While annual usage is not high, it is uneven across months, and monthly caps are insufficient to handle this.'

To meet these customer needs, the company decided to expand its pricing plans.

Key Improvements to Pricing Plans

### 'Bulk Payment' Now Available for the Starter Plan

Out of the four available plans, the 'Bulk Payment' option, which was previously only available for the three plans from Business and above, can now be selected for the Starter Plan.

By choosing bulk payment for the Starter Plan, the monthly usage cap is removed, allowing for free allocation of the annual 3,600-page limit at the user's convenience. Furthermore, the daily processing limit is expanded from 90 to 300 pages, enabling support for concentrated processing during busy periods.

Recommended Use Cases

### Companies Requiring Concentrated Usage During Specific Periods

Companies that experience seasonal surges in document processing, such as during fiscal closing, year-end operations, or campaign periods, can utilize the service flexibly within the annual 3,600-page quota. Users can shift unused monthly quotas to busy months, minimizing waste.

### Companies with Low Annual Usage but Seasonal Fluctuations

Even in cases where the total annual volume is not high but is concentrated in specific months, the Starter Plan's annual quota can accommodate these needs. Customers who were considering upgrading to higher-tier plans can now achieve flexible operations while remaining on the Starter Plan.

Links

- Service Website: https://service.cac.co.jp/aiocr_index - Corporate Website: https://www.cac.co.jp/