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Brother iPrint&Scan vs NAPS2
Both stand on photo scanning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Brother iPrint&Scan offers mobile printing and scanning plus configurable desktop scan workflows. Confirm that the Brother machine supports the needed functions and that mobile devices can use its Wi-Fi network.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+1
NAPS2 combines document scanning, page adjustments and searchable OCR across Windows, macOS and Linux, with no ads or restrictions. Note that network sharing depends on the server app staying open, and OCR text must be copied from a PDF rather than exported directly to a text file.
Visit NAPS2The facts
| Brother iPrint&Scan | NAPS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | support.brother.com | naps2.com |
| On photo scanning software | #2 of 29 | #1 of 29 |
Brother iPrint&Scan: what it does well
- Prints photos, documents, and web pages from mobile devices.
- Scans can be saved, emailed, or opened in other apps.
- Desktop versions offer detailed scan settings and saved Workflows.
- Available for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- Printing and scanning are not supported on every Brother machine.
- Mobile device must share the machine's Wi-Fi network.
- Some mobile features depend on newer supported models.
NAPS2: what it does well
- Free for individuals and businesses, with no ads or restrictions.
- Supports flatbed and duplex feeder scanning.
- OCR supports more than 100 languages.
- Exports to PDF, TIFF, JPEG and PNG.
- Offers a command-line interface and .NET library.
What to know first
- Scanner sharing requires NAPS2 to run on the server.
- Service-based scanner sharing is not supported.
- OCR text cannot be saved directly to a text file.
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