Adobe Scan AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Document Scanners

The best Document Scanner alternative to Adobe Scan is OSS Document Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Adobe Scan and loads of them are Document Scanners so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Document Scanner alternatives to Adobe Scan are FairScan, Google Lens, CamScanner and Open Scanner.

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  1. OSS Document Scanner icon

    OSS Document Scanner

     64 likes

    The OSS Document Scanner is an Open Source app to scan all your documents. You either scan using your camera or by importing an image. The app will automatically detect you document within the photo and will crop the image.

    72 OSS Document Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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    OSS Document Scanner vs Adobe Scan Comments
    tangycandy
    Positive
    0

    Lots of filters, great automatic cropping/resizing abilities for document pages compared to other scanning apps

    Guest
    Positive
    0
    1. It's open source
    2. It doesn't collect any information
    3. No sign in required
    4. No files are uploaded to their cloud so they are less likely to steal my data. All in all it's a great app
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Fast, lightweight and open source

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • OSS Document Scanner is Free and Open SourceAdobe Scan is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OSS Document Scanner is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAdobe Scan is not according to our users
  2. FairScan icon

    FairScan

     29 likes

    Android document scanner offering multi-page PDF creation, automatic detection, image enhancement, and distraction-free interface, all open-source. No ads, cloud, watermarks, or tracking—scans remain on your device. Minimal permissions ensure privacy and transparency.

    17 FairScan alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    FairScan screenshot 1
     
  6. Open Scanner icon

    Open Scanner

     12 likes

    Open Scanner is a fast and simple-to-use paper-scanning app with AI features to speed up your scanning workflow:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Open Scanner screenshot 1
     
  7. OpenScan icon

    OpenScan

     26 likes

    OpenScan is an open source app that enables users to scan hardcopies of documents or notes and convert it to PDF or JPEG files. Its motto is "No ads. No data collection. We respect your privacy.".

    110 OpenScan alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    OpenScan screenshot 1
     
  11. Scanbot Document Scanner SDK icon

    Scanbot Document Scanner SDK

     59 likes

    With the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK, companies can easily equip their mobile and web applications with a fast, accurate, and user-friendly mobile document scanner.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • React Native
    • Flutter
    • Xamarin Studio
    • WebAssembly
    Document Scanner
     
  12. Open Note Scanner icon

    Open Note Scanner

     38 likes

    This little application provides a way on scanning handwritten notes and printed documents.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Open Note Scanner screenshot 1
     
  13. Genius Scan icon

    Genius Scan

     13 likes

    Genius Scan is a scanner in your pocket. Quickly scan your documents on the go and export them as JPEG or multi-page PDF files.

    62 Genius Scan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Genius Scan screenshot 1
     
  14. Notebloc icon

    Notebloc

     14 likes

    Document scanner app. Free. Save and share as PDF or JPG.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Notebloc screenshot 1
     
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