CamScanner alternative
A CamScanner alternative that never asks you to install anything
Scanto does the same core job — turn a camera photo of a document into a clean, flattened PDF — without an app, an account, or a watermark on the free tier.
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How Scanto compares to CamScanner
CamScanner is a native app that stores and processes scans through its cloud, and its free tier adds a watermark. Scanto runs entirely in your browser: nothing is uploaded, there's no account, and there's never a watermark, at any tier.
No install, works instantly
Open Scanto in your phone's browser and start scanning immediately. If you want an app-like icon on your home screen, you can install it as a Progressive Web App — but it's optional.
Built for people who scan sensitive documents
IDs, medical forms, contracts, and financial paperwork are exactly the kind of documents people are cautious about uploading to a cloud service. Scanto's client-side processing means there's no upload step to worry about.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Scanto really free, unlike CamScanner?
- Yes. Scanto has no watermark and no page limit on its free tier, and there is currently no paid tier required to remove either.
- Do I need to install an app like with CamScanner?
- No. Scanto runs in your mobile or desktop browser. You can optionally add it to your home screen for an app-like shortcut, but it's not required.
- Does Scanto upload my scans to the cloud like CamScanner does?
- No. Scanto processes every scan locally in your browser. There is no server that receives your images.
- Does Scanto have OCR like CamScanner?
- Not yet — OCR (searchable text) is planned for a future update. Today, Scanto focuses on fast, private, high-quality scanning and PDF export.