NAPS2
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VisitNAPS2 vs PaperScan
What both publish
| Fact | NAPS2 | PaperScan |
|---|---|---|
| Developer SDK | NAPS2.Sdk is a free C#/.NET 6+ scanning library for Windows, Mac and Linux. | The developer page says PaperScan is powered by the GdPicture.NET document-imaging SDK, which is described as having more than 3,000 features and TWAIN/WIA capabilities. |
| OCR | Tesseract-based OCR creates searchable PDFs in more than 100 languages. | Professional Edition creates searchable PDF-OCR files and supports more than 60 OCR languages. |
NAPS2 plans
- FreeFree
- NAPS2Free
PaperScan plans
- PaperScan Free EditionFree
- Free EditionFree
- Home Edition$79, paid once
- PaperScan Home Edition$79, paid once
- Professional Edition — single license$149, paid once
- PaperScan Professional Edition$599, paid once
Pick NAPS2 if…
NAPS2 suits individuals and organizations that need document scanning across Windows, macOS, or Linux, including users who want searchable PDFs or batch scanning. Developers can also use its command-line interface or .NET library for scanning workflows.
Pick PaperScan if…
PaperScan suits Windows users who need scanning, OCR, and document cleanup or annotation tools. It may also fit users who need to save scans to SharePoint or handle encrypted PDFs and digital signatures.