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PaperScan vs XSane
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.
Free plan Windows
PaperScan combines scanning, OCR, image cleanup and document annotation, with PDF/A and encrypted PDF support. The free edition has a 10-page batch limit, and trials end with the software blocked until a license key is entered.
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XSane provides scanning and image-handling modes through the SANE interface, with several output formats and The GIMP integration. Device access depends on the available hardware and configuration.
Visit XSaneThe facts
| PaperScan | XSane | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | PaperScan Home Edition: $79, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | paperscan.orpalis.com | xsane.org |
| On scanner software | #8 of 22 | #12 of 22 |
PaperScan: what it does well
- Accepts input from more than 100 document formats.
- PDF-OCR output supports more than 60 languages.
- Can save to SharePoint and send through Outlook.
- Supports encrypted PDFs and digital signatures.
- Paid licenses are lifetime licenses.
What to know first
- Free Edition limits batch scanning or importing to 10 pages.
- Home Edition costs 79.00 USD once.
- Professional single-license costs 149.00 USD once.
- Available for Windows only.
XSane: what it does well
- Free plan listed as free
- Saves scans in five listed formats
- Includes viewer, save, copy, fax, and mail modes
- Can pass acquired images to The GIMP
- ADF support is listed
What to know first
- Free trial is not offered
- Device availability depends on hardware and configuration
- Requires a SANE-compatible scanner
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