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FilmLab 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.

FilmLab

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

FilmLab combines desktop negative conversion and adjustments with mobile preview and scanning tools. It offers a 14-day trial and several paid plans; desktop collaboration is not currently supported.

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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.

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The facts

	FilmLab	NAPS2
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Yes
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows	API, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Annual: $59.99 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	filmlabapp.com	naps2.com
On photo scanning software	#4 of 29	#1 of 29

FilmLab: what it does well

Leaves original scan files unmodified.
Supports batch editing and copied settings.
Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Lifetime membership includes future updates and features.

What to know first

Desktop lacks collaborative real-time editing.
Monthly plan costs $7.99 a month after trial.
Annual plan costs $59.99 a year after trial.

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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