Google Lens AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Document Scanners

The best Document Scanner alternative to Google Lens is OSS Document Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Google Lens and 15 are Document Scanners so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Document Scanner alternatives to Google Lens are MakeACopy, CamScanner, Scan Thing: Scan Anything and Adobe Scan.

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  1. The OSS Document Scanner is a free and Open Source app to transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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  2. MakeACopy icon
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    MakeACopy is an open-source document scanner app for Android that allows you to digitize paper documents with OCR functionality. The app is designed to be privacy-friendly, working completely offline without any cloud connection or tracking.

    74 MakeACopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  3. CamScanner icon
     74 likes

    Your portable scanner. Use your camera to get high quality scans of paper documents, receipts, notes and more. Anytime, anywhere.

    173 CamScanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Scan Thing is the quickest way to capture and save anything around you. Scan Thing is available on iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS.

    74 Scan Thing: Scan Anything alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
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  5. Adobe Scan icon
     14 likes

    The Adobe Scan scanner app turns your device into a powerful portable scanner that recognizes text automatically (OCR) and allows you to save to multiple file formats including PDF and JPEG.

    155 Adobe Scan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Scan It icon
     1 like

    Meet Scanit, a simple yet powerful scanner app that lets you quickly scan any kind of documents and convert them into PDF’s.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. ScannerDoc icon
     1 like

    A free, privacy-first document scanner and OCR tool that runs completely in your browser, so your files are never uploaded.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Turn your paper documents into digital files. Auto-detect edges, correct perspective, enhance images, extract text with OCR, and export as PDF or images.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Private document scanner with on-device AI. Turns receipts, contracts, and records into structured data — no cloud, no subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. PrimeDocu icon
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    AI document assistant for web, iOS and Android with scanning, PDF signing, OCR, conversion, translations and reminders. Features device-based AES-256 encryption, end-to-end privacy, no watermarks, and secure zero-knowledge storage for sensitive files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. CamScan icon
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    Turn your phone into a powerful document scanner with CamScan — the fast, secure, and easy-to-use app to scan, edit, sign, and share anything, anywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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