OpenDocScan · Office #67,241

What it is

Calls itself “document scanner”.

• Calls itself: document scanner

“OpenDocScan is a free document scanner for”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to CamScanner. Claims “The only document scanner where you can check the privacy claim yourself”. Rules out “ads”, “page limit” and “sign-up” and 4 more. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: CamScanner
• Superlative claim: The only document scanner where you can check the privacy claim yourself
• Says it will not: ads · page limit · sign-up · +4

“CamScanner alternative”

“The only document scanner where you can check the privacy claim yourself.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Every feature of this document scanner is free, with no page limit, no watermark, no trial and no account.”

“There is no paid tier to be nudged towards, because everything runs on your own device and costs us nothing to run.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. Available in 6 languages.

• Sells to: consumers
• Languages: 6 languages

“OpenDocScan is a free document scanner for your phone or laptop”

“Deutsch”

How it runs

A mobile app and web app for Android, iOS and iPadOS. Runs locally and works offline. No API. Open source.

• Kind: mobile · web
• Runs on: Android · iOS · iPadOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: no
• Open source: yes

“Also being built for iPhone, iPad and Android.”

“A document scanner that runs in your browser.”

What it works with

Replaces CamScanner. Built on Rust and WebAssembly. Names Android, GitLab and 2 more on its pages.

• Replaces: CamScanner
• Built on: Rust · WebAssembly
• Names: Android · GitLab · iPad · +1

“Android”

“CamScanner”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “182 KB”. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Number claimed: 182 KB
• Trial asks for: nothing

“No sign-up, no upload, no watermark, no page limit.”

“Everything you scan stays in this browser on this device. No sign-up, no upload, no watermark, no page limit.”