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Brother iPrint&Scan vs OCRFeeder
Both stand on document 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
Visit Brother iPrint&Scan Free plan Linux
OCRFeeder combines layout analysis, OCR, and editing tools, with ODT as its main output format. Linux users should note that plain-text export and undo/redo appear as proposed roadmap additions rather than current features.
Visit OCRFeederThe facts
| Brother iPrint&Scan | OCRFeeder | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | brother-usa.com | wiki.gnome.org |
| On document scanning software | #9 of 26 | #5 of 26 |
Brother iPrint&Scan: what it does well
OCRFeeder: what it does well
- Automatically analyzes layouts and recognizes text.
- Imports PDFs and saves or loads projects.
- Correct text, bounding boxes, and paragraph styles.
- Offers graphical and command-line interfaces.
- Free software under GPL version 3 or later.
What to know first
- Available for Linux only.
- Plain-text export is listed as a proposed addition.
- Undo/redo is listed as a proposed addition.
- Distributed without warranty.
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