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Avidemux vs DocScan
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux 
Free plan iPhone
DocScan combines document scanning, QR reading, editing, and sharing in an iPhone app. Check the PRO subscription requirement and iOS version before relying on its included features.
Visit DocScanThe facts
| Avidemux | DocScan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | docscan.live |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #3 on document scanning software |
Avidemux: what it does well
DocScan: what it does well
- Scans single pages and multi-page projects.
- Exports high-resolution PDFs and JPGs.
- Saves QR scans in a dedicated library.
- Imports photos, handwritten notes, and receipts.
- Offers one-tap grayscale conversion.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- PRO features require a subscription.
- Privacy policy says it may collect IP address and GUID.