Synapsoft
Synapsoft is a Korean Document AI company serving government and large enterprises with proprietary OCR, document structure analysis, and an Agentic RAG LLM platform built on its own Synap DU model.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersGangneung, South Korea
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Synapsoft does
Synapsoft Corp. (KOSDAQ: 466410) is a Korean Document AI company founded in 2000 and headquartered at the Magok R&D Center in Seoul, with a secondary site in Gangneung. The company operates two integrated product lines: a Document AI suite — Synap OCR IX, Synap DocuAnalyzer, Synap Assistant (Agentic RAG), AI Data Foundry, Ainex, Synap VoiceAnalyzer, Synap Form, DartPoint AI, and the proprietary Synap DU large language model — and a Smart Document suite built on Synap Document Viewer 2025, Synap Editor, Synap PDFocus, Synap Office, Synap Document Filter, and Kynapse. Core technology combines deep-learning OCR with Vision Language Models (VLM), document structure analysis (tables, charts, headings, paragraphs, captions) converted to Markdown/XML for LLM training, and an on-premise-friendly Agentic RAG platform with source-highlighting to mitigate hallucination. Korean text recognition is TTA-certified at 99.3%, and Synap Document Filter reportedly holds 90–95% domestic market share.
Synapsoft serves primarily Korean central and local government (90% of 18 central ministries, 85% of local governments, 8,600+ public institutions) and large Korean enterprises and conglomerates (LG, Hanwha, Samsung Display, SK Telecom, SK Broadband, Shinhan, CJ, Kolon, Lotte, Hyosung). Revenue is generated through a mix of software license/subscription sales (including a Document Viewer SaaS tier), API/SDK licensing (OCR REST API, Java/C++ SDKs), and large customized system integration / professional services for enterprise AI Transformation (AX) projects. Distribution is dominated by direct enterprise sales and government procurement platforms (나라장터, 디지털서비스몰), complemented by self-serve global SaaS properties (synapfoundry.ai, ainex.chat, kynapse.ai, dartpoint.ai, synapviewer.com) and the Google Workspace Marketplace (700,000+ users). The company went public on KOSDAQ in November 2024 and reports no parent company or external VC/PE ownership; founder Jeon Gyeongheon, a KAIST-trained NLP/information retrieval researcher, remains CEO.
Synapsoft firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Synapsoft
- Legal name
- 주식회사 사이냅소프트 (Synapsoft Corp.)
- Website
- https://synapsoft.co.kr
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Synapsoft is a Korean Document AI company serving government and large enterprises with proprietary OCR, document structure analysis, and an Agentic RAG LLM platform built on its own Synap DU model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Synapsoft industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Document AI / Enterprise Document Processing Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Computer Related Services (541519)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- OCR, ICR & Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (BPAAAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) & OCR Automation (HDAEAHAC), AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF), Model Development & Training Platforms (AutoML, Notebooks, Feature Stores) (HDAEANAB)
Keywords
Where Synapsoft is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gangneung
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Synapsoft business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software License & Subscription Sales: Sales of document solutions (Document Viewer, Editor, Office, Filter, PDFocus, OCR) as perpetual licenses and potentially subscription/SaaS models. Document Viewer SaaS service was launched for easier public sector adoption.
- SaaS Services: Cloud-based SaaS offerings including 문서뷰어 SaaS, AI Data Foundry (synapfoundry.ai), Ainex (ainex.chat), Kynapse (kynapse.ai), and Dart Point AI (dartpoint.ai).
- Custom System Integration (SI) & Professional Services: Large-scale customized system building services (대규모 맞춤형 시스템 구축) for public and enterprise AX (AI Transformation) implementations, including integration with core AI lineup such as Ainex, Synap DocuAnalyzer, and Synap OCR.
- API/SDK Licensing: Providing OCR REST API, Java SDK, C++ SDK, and various integration APIs for enterprise customers to embed Synapsoft capabilities into their own systems.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels9 records
Marketing channels8 records
Synapsoft product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Synapsoft develops and sells a Document AI software product line for Korean enterprises and government agencies. Its offerings span deep-learning OCR (Synap OCR IX), document structure analysis (Synap DocuAnalyzer), an Agentic RAG-based LLM platform (Synap Assistant), and web-based Smart Document tools including Document Viewer, Editor, Office, PDFocus, and Document Filter. The company also operates SaaS platforms (AI Data Foundry, Ainex, Kynapse, DartPoint AI) for AI training data preparation and enterprise document knowledge management.
Product overview
Synapsoft is a Document AI company offering two integrated product lines: Document AI and Smart Document. The Document AI line includes Synap OCR IX (deep learning-based OCR), Synap DocuAnalyzer (document structure analysis), Synap Assistant (Agentic RAG LLM platform), AI Data Foundry (document preprocessing for LLM training), Ainex (multi-LLM platform), Synap VoiceAnalyzer (voice data analysis), Synap Form (generative AI survey tool), DartPoint AI (DART financial disclosure analysis), and Estate AI (real estate appraisal). The Smart Document line includes Synap Document Viewer 2025 and SaaS (web-based document viewing), Synap Editor (HTML5 web editor), Synap Uploader, Synap PDFocus (PDF conversion/merge), Synap Office (cloud office suite), Synap Document Filter (text extraction for search/security), and Kynapse (document knowledge management). The ecosystem is unified by Synap DU, Synapsoft's proprietary LLM optimized for Korean document analysis, enabling AI capabilities across all products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AI Data Foundry: AI-based document preprocessing and processing platform for converting documents into high-quality AI training data
- Ainex (아이넥스)
- DartPoint AI
- Synap Docuanalyzer (사이냅 도큐애널라이저)
- Synap Document Viewer (사이냅 문서뷰어)
- Synap Voice Analyzer (사이냅 보이스애널라이저)
- Synap Editor (사이냅 에디터)
- Synap OCR IX (사이냅 OCR)
- Synap Office (사이냅 오피스)
- Synap Document Filter (사이냅 문서필터)
- Document Viewer SaaS (문서뷰어 SaaS)
- Synap PDFocus (사이냅 피디포커스)
- Kynapse (키냅스)
Products and services
- Synap OCR IX (사이냅 OCR IX) Deep learning-based AI OCR solution that extracts text from images and scanned documents with TTA-certified 99.3% Korean character recognition. Combines deep-learning recognition with VLM (Vision Language Model) technology for context-aware image understanding, and supports financial statement and receipt recognition with automatic rotation correction. For enterprises and government agencies needing high-accuracy Korean OCR.
- Synap DocuAnalyzer (사이냅 도큐애널라이저) Document structure analysis solution that analyzes layout, attributes, and objects of HWP, MS Office, and PDF documents, and converts visual elements (tables, charts, headings, paragraphs, headers/footers, captions) into Markdown and XML structured data optimized for LLM training. For enterprises preparing AI training data and digital assets.
- Synap Assistant (사이냅 어시스턴트) Agentic RAG-based integrated LLM platform that provides end-to-end document understanding from structure analysis to LLM-powered Q&A. Supports MS Office, HWP, PDF, and image formats, and highlights source documents used for AI answers to reduce hallucination. Optimized for on-premise LLM deployment with internal security. For enterprises needing document-grounded AI assistants.
- AI Data Foundry (synapfoundry.ai) Low-code AI document preprocessing and processing platform that converts enterprise documents into high-quality AI training data via workflow-based pipelines. Supports HWP, MS Office, PDF, and image formats. For AI/ML teams building LLM-ready training datasets from enterprise documents.
- Ainex (아이넥스) Multi-LLM platform that allows enterprises to flexibly select and use various large language models on top of their internal data. Features AI Canvas for one-stop AI-assisted document drafting (planning documents, notices) with integrated editing and formatting. Powered by Synap Assistant's source-grounded RAG. For enterprises running AX/LLM adoption.
- Synap VoiceAnalyzer (사이냅 보이스애널라이저) AI-powered voice data analysis solution optimized for various environments, processing audio modality data to extract actionable insights from voice recordings. For organizations needing voice analytics.
- Synap Form (사이냅 폼) Generative AI survey tool that automatically creates survey forms based on user inputs about survey type, target audience, style, and question type. Uses AI to accelerate form creation and improve survey design quality.
- DartPoint AI AI service for analyzing DART (전자공시) financial disclosure data. Provides AI-generated corporate analysis reports covering risk assessment, growth momentum, quarterly performance, and anomaly detection, and converts complex financial tables to Excel format. For investors, analysts, and finance teams needing corporate financial intelligence.
- Estate AI (부동산 감정평가 AI) AI service for real estate appraisal document analysis and evaluation, accessible via ChatGPT plugin, providing specialized AI capabilities for property valuation documentation processing.
- Synap Document Viewer 2025 (사이냅 문서뷰어 2025) HTML5 web-based document viewer supporting HWP, HWPX, MS Office, PDF, CAD, and image formats with multi-file viewing, dual-page view mode, AI Assist, enhanced annotation editing, TTS, and responsive mobile/tablet/desktop design with dark/light themes. Allows viewing without application installation or download. Deployed across 90% of Korean central government ministries and 1,000+ enterprises.
- Synap Document Viewer SaaS (문서뷰어 SaaS) Cloud-based SaaS version of Synap Document Viewer offering the same browser-based secure document viewing capabilities with subscription-based pricing for organizations seeking flexible deployment without on-premise infrastructure management.
- Synap Editor (사이냅 에디터) HTML5 web-based rich text editor for web content creation in portals, webmail, and intranets. Includes Excel-like table functionality, PowerPoint-like shape tools, and unique import capability preserving document layout and fonts when copying from Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. For web application developers and enterprise content platforms.
- Synap PDFocus (사이냅 피디포커스) PDF conversion and merge solution that converts 30+ document and HTML formats to PDF without application installation. Features PDF merge, attachment addition, and file size reduction. Applied to financial document management, groupware, and ECM systems in public institutions and financial organizations.
- Synap Office (사이냅 오피스) Cloud-based office suite co-developed with Naver (previously branded as Naver Office until 2023). Includes Word (document), Slide (presentation), Cell (spreadsheet), and Form (survey) modules with web browser-based editing and HWP/MS Office compatibility.
- Synap Document Filter (사이냅 문서필터) Document text extraction filter for search and security applications. Holds approximately 90-95% market share in Korea's document filter market. Uses AI to analyze document structure and distinguish text, images, and tables for digital asset management. For search engines, security/DRM systems, and personal information protection.
- Kynapse (키냅스) AI-powered document knowledge management platform enabling enterprises to manage and retrieve information from their document repositories using RAG-based retrieval and AI Q&A capabilities. For enterprise knowledge management and internal search.
- Labelcamp (레이블캠프) Deep learning-based AI data labeling platform providing end-to-end AI training data services from collection to processing and inspection. Supports image, video, audio, and text data types. Features automated labeling technology powered by the Synap OCR engine for document data processing.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.3% Korean text recognition rate (TTA certified)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Synapsoft
Customer profileNamed customers24 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Synapsoft technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability10 records
Feature9 records
Synapsoft partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and significant.
- Kunsuk National University (건국대학교)coreSynapsoft serves as the managing institution for the Ministry of Science and ICT's '2026 Generative AI Leading Talent Training Project'. Partnering with research teams from Kunsuk National University, Ewha Womans University, and Chung-Ang University to develop practical generative AI talent through industry-academia-research collaboration.
- Naver (네이버)coreSynapsoft and Naver co-developed 'Synap Office', a cloud-based office program launched in 2010. The product was initially branded and operated as 'Naver Office' until the end of last year (2023), after which it transitioned to the 'Synap Office' independent brand. The collaboration leveraged Naver's platform reach with Synapsoft's document processing technology.
- KakaominorKakao's email service uses Synapsoft's Document Viewer technology, enabling users to preview documents attached to Kakao emails without downloading them.
- Flow (플로우) - Collaboration ToolminorCollaboration tool 'Flow' integrates Synap Document Viewer for in-app document preview functionality.
- Jandi (잔디) - Collaboration ToolminorCollaboration tool 'Jandi' integrates Synap Document Viewer for document sharing and preview within the team communication platform.
- RemoteMeeting (리모트미팅) by A-solutionminorVideo conferencing service RemoteMeeting integrates Synap Document Viewer for sharing documents during video meetings.
- Ewha Womans University (이화여자대학교)coreResearch partner in the '2026 Generative AI Leading Talent Training Project' consortium, working with Synapsoft and other university researchers to train practical generative AI talent.
- Chung-Ang University (중앙대학교)coreResearch partner in the '2026 Generative AI Leading Talent Training Project' consortium, collaborating on practical generative AI talent development.
- LegalTech (리걸테크)significantLeading Korean LegalTech company uses Synap Document Viewer for their virtual data room solution, providing secure no-download document viewing for enterprise legal document sharing. The viewer converts documents to images preventing text copying and includes watermark features for leakage tracking.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Synapsoft competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hancom Group: Creator of the HWP document format and Korea's leading office software vendor. Directly competes with Synap Office and Document Viewer, and shares the same Korean document format ecosystem that Synapsoft has built OCR and structure-analysis IP around. Most direct and structurally comparable Korean peer.
- Saltlux: Korean AI platform company offering NLP, knowledge management, and document AI solutions including IDP and conversational AI. Competes with Synapsoft in Korean enterprise RAG and document understanding, and similarly targets public-sector AI transformation.
- Selvas AI (Selvas): Korean AI vendor with handwriting recognition, OCR, and document AI offerings, plus medical and mobility AI. Competes with Synapsoft's OCR and document AI lineups in Korean enterprise and public-sector procurements.
- Douzone: Korean enterprise software and document management vendor offering ERP, groupware, and document solutions. Comparable as a domestic competitor targeting similar Korean enterprise and government document-management buyers.
- ABBYY: Global leader in OCR, intelligent document processing (IDP), and document AI. Competes head-to-head with Synapsoft's OCR and DocuAnalyzer capabilities at multinational enterprises and represents the international benchmark for document AI accuracy.
Broad incumbents
- Google Document AI: Google Cloud's enterprise document AI suite covering OCR, form parsing, and contract analysis. Already reaches Synapsoft's end users via the 700,000+ Google Workspace Document Viewer install and represents the most credible global incumbent threat.
- Microsoft Azure AI Document Intelligence: Microsoft's cloud document AI/OCR service within Azure AI, deeply integrated with Office 365 and enterprise productivity stack. Competes with Synapsoft's OCR and DocuAnalyzer as a bundled offering to global and Korean enterprises.
- Adobe Document AI / Acrobat AI: Adobe's document services and Acrobat AI Assistant targeting enterprise PDF and contract intelligence. Comparable as a global incumbent moving into LLM-powered document Q&A, overlapping with Synapsoft's Assistant and Ainex products.
- UiPath Document Understanding: Global RPA and document understanding platform widely deployed in enterprise automation. Comparable in serving enterprises automating document workflows and overlapping with Synapsoft's Agentic RAG and AX offerings.
Others
- Naver Cloud / Naver Works: Former partner via Synap Office (previously branded Naver Office) and a Korean hyperscaler with its own HyperCloak LLM. Comparable as a Korean ecosystem participant — both partner and competitor — across cloud, document, and LLM services.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Synapsoft social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Synapsoft leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Synapsoft funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Synapsoft M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Synapsoft
What does Synapsoft do?
Synapsoft develops and sells a Document AI software product line for Korean enterprises and government agencies. Its offerings span deep-learning OCR (Synap OCR IX), document structure analysis (Synap DocuAnalyzer), an Agentic RAG-based LLM platform (Synap Assistant), and web-based Smart Document tools including Document Viewer, Editor, Office, PDFocus, and Document Filter. The company also operates SaaS platforms (AI Data Foundry, Ainex, Kynapse, DartPoint AI) for AI training data preparation and enterprise document knowledge management.
Is Synapsoft a public or private company?
Synapsoft is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Synapsoft founded?
Synapsoft was founded in 2000. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Synapsoft based?
Synapsoft is headquartered in Gangneung, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does Synapsoft make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software License & Subscription Sales are the primary driver. The others are saaS Services, custom System Integration (SI) & Professional Services and API/SDK Licensing.
Who are Synapsoft's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hancom Group, Saltlux, Selvas AI (Selvas), Douzone and ABBYY. Broad incumbents are Google Document AI, Microsoft Azure AI Document Intelligence, Adobe Document AI / Acrobat AI and UiPath Document Understanding. Naver Cloud / Naver Works is listed as an others.
Does Synapsoft have an API?
Yes. Synapsoft offers REST APIs for multiple products: OCR REST API for text extraction and document scanning automation; DocuAnalyzer REST API for document structure analysis; and Document Viewer Server API for document conversion, multi-file viewing, single document deletion, document expiry settings, and view access limitations. APIs support enterprise integration scenarios including document workflow automation, system embedding, and programmatic access to document processing capabilities. Developer documentation is at support.synapsoft.co.kr/demo/demo_viewer_layer2.syn.
What industry is Synapsoft in?
Synapsoft's product category is Document AI / Enterprise Document Processing Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAAAKAB, OCR, ICR & Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), with a secondary code of HDAEAHAC, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) & OCR Automation. Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7372.