CamScanner
8.4#3 in scanner appsFrom $59.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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OSS Document Scanner
6.5#58 in scanner appsFree planFree planAndroidiOS
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| Fact | CamScanner | OSS Document Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Singapore | Grenoble, France |
| Integrations | The iOS app lists sharing through WhatsApp, iMessage, and Microsoft Teams, and uploads to Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, and OneDrive. | Optional sync uses WebDAV and supports Nextcloud, ownCloud, Synology NAS, QNAP NAS, and other WebDAV servers. |
| OCR | Its OCR extracts editable text from images and supports recognition in 41 languages. | On-device OCR extracts text that can be copied or searched and can be included as a searchable PDF text layer. |
| Purpose | CamScanner captures documents, forms, slides, and whiteboards with a phone and turns them into PDFs. | OSS Document Scanner scans, edits, organizes, and exports paper documents using a mobile device. |
| Security | The maker says CamScanner holds ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, and ISO/IEC 20000 certifications. | The sync guide says credentials use the platform keychain, configured HTTPS protects data in transit, and local storage uses device encryption. |
| Support | The maker provides in-app feedback routes and lists [email protected] for further assistance. | Support and feature requests are handled through GitHub Issues, with guides available in the documentation. |
CamScanner plans
- BasicFree
- Premium Account (1 Month)$9.99 a month
- Premium Account(1 year)$59.99 a year
OSS Document Scanner plans
- FreeFree
Pick CamScanner if…
CamScanner suits people who need to capture paper materials as PDFs, extract text, and manage or share files across devices. It may also suit users who need PDF editing tools or listed cloud integrations.
Pick OSS Document Scanner if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.