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DocuWare vs xScan

Both stand on scanner apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DocuWare

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

DocuWare combines document capture, search, versioning, and workflow automation across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments. The listed starting price is $30/user/mo, and some on-premises capabilities may require additional licenses.

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xScan

Free plan iPhone

xScan covers mobile scanning, OCR, conversion, signing, and several sharing destinations on iPhone. The free download provides an entry point, while Pro access uses automatically renewing subscriptions and the privacy policy describes analytics and possible information sharing.

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The facts

	DocuWare	xScan
Free plan	Not published	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	iPhone
Lowest paid plan	DocuWare Cloud: £1,060 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	6	4
Maker	DocuWare	Not published
Website	start.docuware.com	xscan-app.com
On scanner apps	#62 of 76	#66 of 76

DocuWare: what it does well

Captures documents from scanners, email, Teams, and imports
Drag-and-drop workflows automate tasks and approvals
Searches document content and indexed metadata
Offers cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment
Cloud documents use AES-256 encryption

What to know first

On-premises customers may need extra capability licenses
Cloud pricing varies by users and storage
New mobile app is described as available to Cloud customers

xScan: what it does well

Automatic capture is available
OCR creates editable text
Exports include PDF, JPEG, and DOC
Supports electronic signatures
Scans are stored locally on-device

What to know first

Only available for iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later
Pro subscriptions renew automatically
Privacy policy allows third-party sharing

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