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Avidemux vs scanservjs
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
scanservjs offers configurable browser-based scanning for SANE devices, including OCR output and multipage jobs. It is free, but deployment and file retention depend on the user’s Linux or Docker setup.
Visit scanservjsThe facts
| Avidemux | scanservjs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | github.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #4 on document scanning software |
Avidemux: what it does well
scanservjs: what it does well
- Supports multipage scanning and double-sided collation.
- Outputs TIF, JPG, PNG, PDF, and TXT.
- Batch scans can use a feeder or manual page changes.
- Docker images are listed for amd64, arm64, and armv7.
- API documentation and explorer are available at /api-docs.
What to know first
- Requires SANE and a Linux host or VM.
- Docker users need a mapped volume to retain files.
- Custom naming and folder structures are left to users.
- Cloud and NAS storage workflows are left to users.