Compare software

gImageReader vs CamScanner: catalog facts
gImageReader	CamScanner
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Free to download, with paid features on top.
Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Supports multiple documents and editable recognition areas.	Automatic background removal, cropping and straightening OCR in 41 languages
OCR accuracy depends on scan quality and installed language data.	Relies on cloud sync for cross-device access Proprietary, with features split between free and paid tiers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.