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GNOME Document Scanner vs NAPS2

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

GNOME Document Scanner

Free plan Linux

GNOME Document Scanner provides core scan handling, editing, export, and email handoff in a free Linux app. Check scanner compatibility and architecture support before installing.

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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

	GNOME Document Scanner	NAPS2
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Linux	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	apps.gnome.org	naps2.com
On scanner software	#6 of 22	#2 of 22

GNOME Document Scanner: what it does well

Free plan for Linux desktop use.
Supports most existing scanners through SANE.
Crops, rotates, prints, or exports scans.
Feeder scanning includes both sides when supported.
Can open email with scans attached.

What to know first

Listed platforms are limited to Linux.
Duplex scanning depends on scanner support.
Flathub package is listed for x86_64 and aarch64.

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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