Archi — Paperless Scanner
Archi is a mobile client for Paperless-NGX that enables local document scanning, OCR, and AI-driven metadata extraction. By leveraging Apple Vision and Google's Gemma 4 model, it processes sensitive documents entirely on-device without cloud dependencies.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Self-hosted Paperless-NGX users who prioritize data privacy and offline document management.
Key features
Performs OCR and AI metadata extraction locally using Apple Vision and Google's Gemma 4.
Provides a full client interface for viewing, searching, and editing document metadata directly on a self-hosted server.
Allows users to scan and store documents locally, with automatic synchronization once a network connection is restored.
Secures the application with biometric authentication and ensures data only leaves the device when sent to the user's own server.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Archi — Paperless Scanner
How's the Productivity market?
The rivals identified
By Games Wing
Both applications target users requiring document digitization, but Archi focuses on Paperless-NGX self-hosting workflows while the rival targets general consumer document management.
- Archi performs on-device AI metadata extraction using Gemma 4, whereas the rival uses standard image enhancement.
- Archi integrates directly with Paperless-NGX, while the rival functions as a standalone document storage system.
- Archi requires a $0.99 purchase for privacy-focused local processing, while the rival is free to download.
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Paperless Document ScannerContender
Paperix - PDF Secure and LocalContender
QuickScan:PDF OCR Text ScannerContender
SwiftScan AI Document ScannerContender
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Key takeaways for Archi — Paperless Scanner
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
Archi offers a privacy-centric, offline-capable mobile interface for Paperless-NGX users by keeping all AI and OCR processing on the local device.
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