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Alternatives to Brother iPrint&Scan

Brother iPrint&Scan gives owners of supported Brother printers and all-in-ones a free way to print photos, documents, web pages, Gmail items, and cloud content from Android or iOS. It sends scans to a device, cloud storage, email, or another application, while Windows and macOS add controls for scan size, color, resolution, brightness, contrast, file type, destination, and reusable Workflows. Depending on the model, mobile tools can also provide image editing, fax and copy previews, and machine status. OCR, ADF support, and PDF or JPEG output support document work.

  1. 01 Dynamic Web TWAIN

    Dynamic Web TWAIN suits developers building web applications that need to control scanners and process documents locally.

    From $104.08/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.2 Visit Specs
  2. 02 bcWebCam

    It suits Windows users who want camera-read barcode or QR contents entered directly into another application.

    Free plan Windows
    9.0 Visit Specs
  3. 03 NAPS2

    NAPS2 suits individuals and businesses that need document scanning on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  4. 04 PaperScan

    PaperScan suits Windows users who need scanning, OCR, annotation and document export in one application.

    Free plan Windows
    8.6 Visit Specs
  5. 05 SilverFast

    SilverFast suits beginners digitizing analog images as well as professionals who need scanner-specific controls and image-processing tools.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.4 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Avidemux
    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  7. 07 ExactScan

    ExactScan suits people digitizing and organizing paper documents, with Pro adding OCR and batch processing and Enterprise supporting high-speed scanners and additional formats.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK

    It suits developers adding barcode scanning to apps or websites, especially those who need offline processing, multiple scanning modes, or framework integrations.

    From $208.33/mo Free trial Web · Windows · Linux · iOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Epson Scan 2

    Epson Scan 2 suits owners of compatible Epson scanners or multifunction printers who need desktop scanning and image adjustments.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.1 Visit Specs
  10. 10 KODAK Capture Pro Software

    Capture Pro suits organizations processing high volumes of paper documents that need batch handling, validation, and routing into business systems.

    Free plan Windows · API · Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  11. 11 iCopy - Free Photocopier

    It suits Windows users who want to make copies or save scanner output as image or PDF files, including multi-page jobs using an automatic document feeder.

    Free plan Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Scanitto Pro
    Free trial Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  13. 13 XSane

    XSane suits people who want a free graphical interface for SANE-compatible scanners, with scan modes and output formats beyond basic image capture.

    Free plan Windows · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  14. 14 GNOME Document Scanner

    It suits Linux desktop users who want to scan and lightly adjust documents or photos, then print, save or email them.

    Free plan Linux
    7.6 Visit Specs
  15. 15 PaperStream Capture

    It suits organizations building business document capture workflows, particularly those using compatible fi Series scanners.

    Free plan Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  16. 16 ScanSpeeder
    Free trial Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  17. 17 VueScan

    VueScan may suit home users or large organizations, especially people with unsupported scanners or who need additional scanning features.

    From £2.12/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Skanlite

    It suits Linux users with supported flatbed or network scanners who need straightforward image capture and batch scanning.

    Free plan Linux
    7.2 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Skanpage

    Skanpage fits Linux users who scan multi-page paperwork or images with flatbed or ADF hardware.

    Free plan Linux
    7.0 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Quick Scan
    Windows
    6.9 Visit Specs
  21. 21 XSane

    It suits users who need scanner control with color management, standalone utilities or GIMP integration.

    Windows · Linux
    6.7 Visit Specs

Choosing instead of Brother iPrint&Scan

Readers may switch when their machine is unsupported, mobile use must work without the same Wi-Fi network, or they need film, slides, family photographs, genealogy, or broader photo archiving. The app remains tied to a supported Brother machine, mobile features vary by model, and desktop support starts at Windows 7 and macOS 10.10. Compare platforms, free-use limits, subscriptions, editing or restoration tools, storage and sharing, document scanning, OCR, ADF support, and output formats before choosing.

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