Mobile PDF Scanner Alternatives

Apps similar to Mobile PDF Scanner include FairScan, which is free and open source. Other options are NAPS2, OSS Document Scanner, MakeACopy and Tesseract. You can choose from more than 10 Document Scanners like Mobile PDF Scanner for iPhone, Android, iPad, Windows and Mac.

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  1. FairScan icon
     47 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.

    45 FairScan alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  2. NAPS2 icon
     187 likes

    NAPS2 is a document scanning application with a focus on simplicity and ease of use.

    55 NAPS2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    NAPS2 screenshot 1
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  3. 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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  4. MakeACopy icon
     21 likes

    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.

    75 MakeACopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  5. Tesseract icon
     112 likes

    Tesseract.js is a javascript library that gets words in almost any language out of images.

    48 Tesseract alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Snagit icon
     202 likes

    Advanced screen capture and recording tool enabling image or video captures directly from your screen. Includes editing features like callouts, transparency, and effects to enhance visuals. Organize and easily share creations through documents, presentations, or favorite applications.

    285 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Snagit screenshot 1
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  7. Paperless-ngx icon
     33 likes

    Paperless-ngx is a document management system that transforms your physical documents into a searchable online archive so you can keep, well, less paper. Paperless-ngx forked from paperless-ng.

    40 Paperless-ngx alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  8. Crow Translate icon
     38 likes

    Crow Translate is a simple and lightweight translator programmed in C++ / Qt that allows to translate and speak text using Google, Yandex and Bing translate API.

    109 Crow Translate alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. CamScanner icon
     74 likes

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

    174 CamScanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Preview icon
     124 likes

    Native macOS app for viewing, annotating, and editing images and PDFs, featuring tools for cropping, rotating, resizing images, rearranging pages, full-screen viewing, markup, document merging, batch conversion, and export in multiple formats.

    204 Preview alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Preview screenshot 1
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  11. Genius Scan icon
     14 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.

    100 Genius Scan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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