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OpenScan

Free#67 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps

OpenScan: A free Android scanner for everyday documents, with no iOS app and no verified OCR. Ranked #67 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free open-source basic Android scanning.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free open-source basic Android scanning
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Automatic edge detection and capture simplify document scanning
- Exports PDF or JPG files with compression and quality controls
- Selective page export and sharing support everyday workflows
Where it doesn't
- Android-only; iOS support was removed
- OCR and searchable PDFs are not verified
- Focused on basic scanning rather than text-centric workflows

Our verdict on OpenScan

OpenScan is an open-source mobile scanning app for Android, designed for personal, office, and educational use. It handles documents, notes, receipts, photos, and business cards, then exports captured pages as PDF or JPG/image files. Automatic document-edge detection and capture help with the initial scan, while cropping and document filters provide basic page cleanup. Its free, open-source model suits Android users who want a straightforward scanner without a paid tier.

The export controls are a practical strength for varied scanning needs. OpenScan supports multipage PDFs, PDF compression, adjustable export quality, and selective page export, so users can manage file size and choose which pages to send. Scans can also be shared through messaging and other apps. These features make it suitable for receipts, notes, forms, and occasional document packets where basic capture and flexible export matter more than advanced document processing.

Platform fit is the main constraint: OpenScan is Android-only, and the product's iOS support was removed in the v2.0.0 release. OCR and searchable PDFs are not verified, so users whose primary requirement is extracting text or searching scanned documents should choose a scanner that explicitly provides those capabilities. OpenScan is a good choice for free, open-source Android scanning with automatic capture, page controls, and PDF/JPG export; it is less suitable for cross-platform households or text-centric scanning workflows.

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OpenScan pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

OpenScan fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
iOS app	No
Android app	Yes
OCR included	Not verified
Searchable PDF	Not verified
Auto capture	Yes
Multipage PDF	Yes
Scan limit	Not verified
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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