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scanservjs

Ch 086.8of 26 Document Scanning Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Scanner supportYes
  4. 4Batch scanningYes
  5. 5Export formatsTIF, JPG, PNG, PDF, TXT
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

scanservjs is ranked #8 of 26 in document scanning software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

scanservjs plans and pricing

All plans
Free and open-source Free Self-hosted · requires a SANE-compatible scanner and Linux host or VM github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on document scanning software

Scanner support
Yesgithub.com
Batch scanning
Yesgithub.com
Export formats
TIF, JPG, PNG, PDF, TXTgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
scanservjs is a web interface for sharing one or more SANE scanners on a network.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Scan controls
It provides cropping, source selection, resolution settings, filters, and configurable defaults.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Output
Supported output formats include TIF, JPG, PNG, PDF, and TXT with Tesseract OCR.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Multipage
It supports multipage scanning and collation for double-sided scans.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Hardware support
The project says it supports any SANE-compatible device, with SANE and a Linux host or VM among its requirements.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment
The maker documents Debian, Arch, and Docker installation, and lists Docker images for amd64, arm64, and armv7.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
API
Built-in OpenAPI documentation and an API explorer are available at /api-docs.sbs20.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
Files can be handled through filesystem scripts or custom actions; the integration guide mentions paperless-ng and Dropbox examples.sbs20.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Data handling
Scanned files are saved in a flat directory for download, and Docker users need a mapped volume to retain them when recreating a container.sbs20.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The Docker guide says privileged mode gives the container full root access to the host and recommends SANE over Network as a cleaner option where possible.sbs20.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Vulnerability reporting
The security policy asks users to report vulnerabilities by email rather than through issues, discussions, or pull requests.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker's documentation links to troubleshooting guidance and invites community help with translations.sbs20.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Limitations
The maker says the app is intended for downloading scans locally and leaves custom naming, directory structures, and cloud or NAS storage workflows to users.sbs20.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Audience
The project is designed for people who want to access SANE-compatible scanners over a network through a browser.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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