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Adobe Scan vs Scanbot - PDF Scan App

Adobe Scan

adobe.com

Scanbot - PDF Scan App

scanbot.io

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FigureAdobe ScanScanbot - PDF Scan App
Price fromFree—
Free planYes—
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
Web—Yes
Windows—Yes
Linux—Yes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
API—Yes
Plans published23
Spec score · Mobile Scanning Apps8.8 (#8)7.5 (#57)
Spec score · Scanner apps8.7 (#9)7.5 (#56)
Copyright HolderThe page identifies Adobe as the copyright holder in 2026.Scanbot says it is now part of Apryse and describes its work as mobile data capture and document technology.
File EncryptionFiles are encrypted in transit and at rest.Android SDK documentation says stored-file encryption is available but is not enabled by default.
Free planYesYes
iOS appYesYes
OCR includedYesYes
Supported PlatformsAdobe Scan supports iOS 15 or later and Android 8.0 or later.The SDK documentation lists Android, iOS, Web, Linux, and Windows among its development platforms.

Plans

Adobe Scan

  • Adobe Acrobat Pro Free TrialFree
  • Adobe ScanFree

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Scanbot - PDF Scan App

  • Monthly subscriptionPrice not published
  • Yearly subscriptionPrice not published
  • Scanbot SDKPrice not published

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In their own words

Adobe Scan

Adobe Scan turns paper documents into digital scans on iOS and Android. Its capture modes and automatic boundary detection help frame pages; AI tools correct perspective, sharpen text, and reduce glare and shadows. OCR makes scans editable and searchable and can extract their text. You can create multipage PDFs, add drawings or shapes, and export files as PDF, JPEG, or Word. Sharing options include links, email, and connected cloud services such as Dropbox and Google Drive. Files can be arranged in custom folders, and markup changes sync across devices. Saved scans are also accessible through Acrobat desktop, web, and mobile apps, where Acrobat supports forms, signatures, notes, comments, and review with others. Adobe Scan is free to download, and creating and sharing PDFs is free. A free Acrobat Pro trial adds file combining, format conversion, password protection, and advanced editing. The app supports iOS 15 or later and Android 8.0 or later; files are encrypted in transit and at rest.

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Scanbot - PDF Scan App

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