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Alternatives to PaperStream Capture

The tools Specifiction weighs against PaperStream Capture, from its list of document scanning software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  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 EzeScan

    EzeScan suits organizations digitising documents and automating capture, processing, and routing.

    From $500/mo Free plan Web · Windows · API · Self-hosted
    9.1 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 Avidemux
    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  6. 06 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
  7. 07 OCRFeeder

    OCRFeeder suits Linux users who need to turn image-based documents into editable, structured output and are comfortable correcting OCR results.

    Free plan Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Readiris PDF
    From $99/mo Windows · macOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  9. 09 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
  10. 10 OCR Console

    OCR Console suits Windows workflows that need unattended OCR, batch handling, barcode recognition, and editable document exports.

    Free trial Windows
    7.9 Visit Specs
  11. 11 BCS-2
    Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Q-Dir

    Q-Dir suits Windows users who want to manage several folder locations in one interface.

    Free plan Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  13. 13 DocScan

    DocScan suits iPhone users who want to scan, organize, edit, and share documents or save scanned QR codes.

    Free plan iOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  14. 14 IRISPowerscan
    Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 SimpleIndex
    Free trial Windows · API · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  16. 16 ScanPapyrus

    It suits Windows users digitizing paper documents, books, or photos, including those needing batch, duplex, ADF, OCR, or PDF editing.

    Free trial Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  17. 17 scanservjs

    It suits people who want browser access to SANE-compatible scanners on a network and can provide a Linux host or VM.

    Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    7.6 Visit Specs
  18. 18 VueScan

    VueScan may suit users whose scanner software is being replaced, including people scanning documents, photos, or film.

    From $2.50/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Scan2PDF Professional 20
    Free trial Windows
    7.4 Visit Specs
  20. 20 ABBYY FineReader PDF
    Windows · macOS · iOS
    7.3 Visit Specs
  21. 21 ScanToPDF
    Free trial Windows
    7.3 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Skanlite

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

    Free plan Linux
    7.0 Visit Specs
  23. 23 ScanMole
    Linux · API
    6.8 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Brother iPrint&Scan
    Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    6.4 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Simple Scan
    Linux
    5.2 Visit Specs

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