# PaperScan vs Pocket Scanner Comparison

| | PaperScan | Pocket Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 51 | 253 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | 59.99 USD 1 license/year | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | PaperScan | Pocket Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 9.0 (226 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 8.8 (226 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 8.4 (177 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.4 (41 reviews) | 7.7 (215 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### PaperScan

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Pocket Scanner

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Creativity 365

Price: 59.99 USD 1 license/year

Key Features:
- An all-access pass to the holistic content creation suite, featuring Animation Desk, Write-on Video, NoteLedge, Markup, and Pocket Scanner
- + 1 TB Kdan Cloud storage
- 150 credits towards faxes and converting services

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/pocket-scanner/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Document Scanning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PaperScan** | 8.7/10 | 39 |
| **Pocket Scanner** | 8.6/10 | 164 |

#### Edit

| Feature | PaperScan | Pocket Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Type** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (149 reviews) | 
| **Color** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (148 reviews) | 
| **Crop** | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (154 reviews) | 
| **Size** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 8.7 (150 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | PaperScan | Pocket Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Upload** | 9.0 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (154 reviews) | 
| **Email Attachment** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (157 reviews) | 
| **Direct Send** | 9.0 (31 reviews) | 8.6 (140 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 8.2 (33 reviews) | 8.4 (147 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.3 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (126 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Document Scanning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-scanning)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | PaperScan | Pocket Scanner | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 42.9% | 48.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.6% | 30.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.6% | 21.6% | 

### By Industry

#### PaperScan

- **Computer Software:** 12.2%
- **Higher Education:** 8.2%
- **Education Management:** 8.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.1%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 4.1%
- **E-Learning:** 4.1%
- **Insurance:** 4.1%
- **Legal Services:** 4.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.1%
- **Other:** 40.8%

#### Pocket Scanner

- **Education Management:** 15.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **E-Learning:** 3.6%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.4%
- **Design:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 56.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to PaperScan

- [VueScan](https://www.g2.com/products/vuescan/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Laserfiche](https://www.g2.com/products/laserfiche/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1246 reviews)
- [FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [DocuWare](https://www.g2.com/products/docuware/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (249 reviews)
- [MyQ](https://www.g2.com/products/myq/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (119 reviews)
- [PairSoft](https://www.g2.com/products/pairsoft/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [NewgenONE Digital Transformation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/newgenone-digital-transformation-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [Nanonets](https://www.g2.com/products/nanonets/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Scandoc](https://www.g2.com/products/scandoc/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Scan+Share](https://www.g2.com/products/scan-share/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (48 reviews)

### Alternatives to Pocket Scanner

- [Laserfiche](https://www.g2.com/products/laserfiche/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1246 reviews)
- [FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [DocuWare](https://www.g2.com/products/docuware/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (249 reviews)
- [PairSoft](https://www.g2.com/products/pairsoft/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [MyQ](https://www.g2.com/products/myq/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (119 reviews)
- [Scan+Share](https://www.g2.com/products/scan-share/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (48 reviews)
- [NewgenONE Digital Transformation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/newgenone-digital-transformation-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [OpenText Intelligent Capture](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-intelligent-capture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (57 reviews)
- [Nanonets](https://www.g2.com/products/nanonets/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Scandoc](https://www.g2.com/products/scandoc/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (49 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### PaperScan

No discussions available for this product.

### Pocket Scanner

- Title: [We are expecting a Android Version of Pocket Scanner](https://www.g2.com/discussions/we-are-expecting-a-android-version-of-pocket-scanner) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [How can I get a photo to upload from my album onto the app to scan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-get-a-photo-to-upload-from-my-album-onto-the-app-to-scan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "in the app select upload and then choose from library and select the photo. "
- Title: [Is there a possibility to add a color option to the scan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-possibility-to-add-a-color-option-to-the-scan) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Benjamin,

Pocket Scanner is supported to change a photo to a scan in full color. You can have a try. It&#39;d be great if you can share more details about..."
- Title: [I like the ability to convert my documents virtually. I like the ability to convert my documents vir](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-like-the-ability-to-convert-my-documents-virtually-i-like-the-ability-to-convert-my-documents-vir) — 1 comment, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Kyan, thanks for your love! :)"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/paperscan-vs-pocket-scanner)

