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Document Scanner vs Paperwork: catalog facts
Document Scanner	Paperwork
Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.	Free Free software with no paid tier.
Linux	Windows, Linux
Minimal, easy interface Saves scans as PDF or images	Full-text search across scans and PDFs Learns and applies labels automatically
Linux only Few advanced scanning options by design	No macOS or mobile version Scanning depends on a supported scanner being available
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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