1. Document Scanner by Kaagaz
Kaagaz · Bengaluru · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Indian document scanner app.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with CamScanner
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best CamScanner alternatives in India (2026)
CamScanner is a document management & e-signature workflow product from INTSIG, Shanghai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to CamScanner are Document Scanner by Kaagaz (Free plan), Genius Scan (Free plan), Alfresco (Free plan), LogicalDOC (Free plan) and OpenKM (Free plan). Document Scanner by Kaagaz is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a CamScanner alternative
Indian support and GST
CamScanner is built in China. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
CamScanner alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches CamScanner's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | CamScanner (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Document Scanner by Kaagaz | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Genius Scan | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Veryfi | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Adobe Scan | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Microsoft Lens | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  iLovePDF | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Smallpdf | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  PDFescape | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Sejda | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  DocHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Teedy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Paperless-ngx | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  PDF Expert | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  PDF24 | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 CamScanner alternatives in detail
2. Genius Scan
The Grizzly Labs · Paris · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Scanner app.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with CamScanner
- Open source
4. LogicalDOC
LogicalDOC · Carpi · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.6/5
Document management system.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Veryfi
Veryfi · San Mateo · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Receipt and invoice OCR API.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Adobe Scan
Adobe · San Jose · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Free scanning app.
Free
Free plan available
8. Microsoft Lens
Microsoft · Redmond · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Document scanner app.
Free
Free plan available
9. iLovePDF
iLovePDF · Barcelona · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Online PDF tools.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
CamScanner alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free CamScanner alternatives
Indian alternatives to CamScanner
How to choose a CamScanner alternative
- Distinguish DMS from cloud storage: if you need approvals, retention and audit, buy a DMS.
- Check OCR quality on scanned Indian documents.
- Look at on-premise options if regulation requires.
CamScanner alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to CamScanner in 2026?+
The closest matches to CamScanner on App Advisor are Document Scanner by Kaagaz (Free plan), Genius Scan (Free plan), Alfresco (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match CamScanner, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to CamScanner?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Document Scanner by Kaagaz (Free plan), Genius Scan (Free plan), Alfresco (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to CamScanner?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at ₹150/mo. Document Scanner by Kaagaz also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to CamScanner?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Document Scanner by Kaagaz (Free plan), Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
CamScanner vs Document Scanner by Kaagaz: which is better?+
Document Scanner by Kaagaz is the closest match to CamScanner in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these CamScanner alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category CamScanner also covers, and INTSIG's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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