Scanning and filing paperwork
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Paperless-ngx is a system that turns paper documents into a searchable archive on your own computer or server, so you can keep less paper around. It is for people who want to manage their scanned documents themselves, often at home or in a small office.
Has 0 of 7 · No server needed ✗
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
NAPS2 is a free program for Windows, Mac, and Linux that scans paper documents using a scanner and saves them as PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or PNG files. It is aimed at everyday people who want a simple way to scan and organize their documents.
Has 2 of 7 · Phone app ✗
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
This is a free Android phone app that scans paper documents with the camera and turns them into files. It is meant for people who want to digitize and organize paperwork without using closed commercial scanning apps.
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How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
Papra is a free tool for storing, organizing and searching your important documents, like receipts, warranties and letters, in one digital archive. It is meant for individuals and families, and can also be shared with friends or colleagues.
Has 3 of 7 · Scan with your phone ✗ +1
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
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