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Software directory for those who don’t want to rebuild, own the updates, the bugs, the support.

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  • Docparser

    Pulls data out of invoices, orders, statements and other documents and sends it to spreadsheets and other apps.

    Since 2016

    Free trial · Data and spreadsheets

  • Stashkit

    Design branded QR codes, change where they point after printing and see scan stats, for businesses using print materials.

    Since 2013

    Free plan · Marketing and social

  • Docsumo

    Pulls and checks data from bank statements, invoices and insurance forms for lenders, insurers and finance teams.

    Since 2019

    Free trial · Documents and e-signature · Health and clinics

  • Image Charts

    Make chart images from a single URL to embed in emails, PDFs and reports, through the API or no-code tools.

    Free plan · Developer tools

  • Xnapper

    Mac screenshot tool that adds backgrounds, hides private details and pulls out text, for people sharing screenshots online.

    Since 2024

    Free · Design and images · Creators and writers

  • QR Feedback

    Make a feedback form, print a branded QR code for it, and read customer responses and sentiment on a dashboard.

    Since 2024

    Free plan · Forms and surveys

  • Text Capture

    Mac menu bar app that grabs text from any part of the screen, including images and videos, using local OCR.

    Since 2024

    One-off payment · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families

  • BoxOrganizer

    iPhone app to log what is in each box or shelf, label it with a code, and search for items later.

    Subscription · Inventory and stock · Individuals and families

  • LedgerBox

    Pulls transactions out of PDF bank statements into Excel, CSV or QBO and flags totals that do not add up.

    Since 2023

    Subscription · Bookkeeping and accounting · Accountants and bookkeepers

  • Bookmory

    Phone app for readers to log books and reading time, set reading goals and keep notes and quotes from each book.

    Since 2022

    Free plan · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • bonbox

    Swiss freelancers snap receipts, send QR bills and get a yearly tax summary for their accountant.

    Free plan · Invoicing and billing · Freelancers

  • SeatPlan.io

    Free online tool for couples, planners and venues to place guests at tables, then print the plan as a PDF or share seats via QR code.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Something else · Individuals and families

  • Parseur

    Pulls data out of emails, PDFs and invoices and sends it on to your other apps, through a web app or an API.

    Since 2017

    Free plan · Data and spreadsheets

  • PDFSail

    Browser based PDF tools that merge, split, compress and edit files locally, with a paid plan for OCR and conversion.

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature

  • Nyckel

    An API that lets developers train custom classifiers and detectors for images and text from a few labelled examples.

    Since 2022

    Developer tools · Developers

  • Capty

    Mac app that captures stills and video of your Mac, iPhone or iPad screen, then lets you mark up and add backgrounds before sharing.

    One-off payment · Design and images · Creators and writers

  • FlyEmoji

    Make a one-question emoji poll for a talk, meeting or event and share it by link or QR code to see answers live.

    Since 2024

    Free plan · Forms and surveys · Events

  • Shottr

    A small Mac app for taking, marking up and measuring screenshots, with text recognition, built for designers and developers.

    Free plan · Design and images · Individuals and families

  • Shelf

    Tracks a team's equipment, who has it and when it is booked, from the web or a phone app with scannable labels.

    Free plan · Inventory and stock

  • Reducto

    An API that reads PDFs and scanned documents, including tables and complex layouts, and turns them into structured data for AI apps.

    Since 2024

    Pay as you go · Documents and e-signature · Developers

  • Extracta LABS

    Pulls fields like totals, dates and names out of invoices, CVs, receipts and contracts and returns them as structured data.

    Since 2024

    Documents and e-signature

  • Invofox

    API that reads invoices, payslips, bank statements and other documents and returns checked fields as JSON for your software.

    Since 2024

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature · Accountants and bookkeepers

  • BillOver

    Scans receipts and invoices, sorts expenses into tax categories and sends them to Xero or QuickBooks, for accountants.

    Since 2024

    Free plan · Bookkeeping and accounting · Accountants and bookkeepers

  • QRCode.Fun

    Makes custom QR codes for links, contacts, WiFi and text, with logos and colours, and exports them as PNG or SVG.

    Free · Design and images

  • PDF-API.io

    Build PDF templates in a visual or HTML editor, then fill them with data by API or Zapier to make invoices and other files.

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature

  • Parsio

    Pulls fields out of emails, PDFs, invoices and receipts and sends the data to spreadsheets, accounting tools and other apps.

    Free plan · Data and spreadsheets

  • Snapzy

    Free open-source Mac app for screenshots and screen recordings, with markup, OCR and a GIF editor.

    Free · Design and images · Individuals and families

  • VisionParser

    Pulls structured data out of invoices, receipts and other business documents through an API, with human review.

    Since 2024

    Subscription · Documents and e-signature

  • LibreQR

    Makes static and editable QR codes and barcodes with branding, scan stats and a link shortener for businesses.

    Marketing and social

  • PrettyLinks

    WordPress plugin that lets affiliate marketers shorten, brand, track and auto insert their affiliate links.

    Marketing and social · Creators and writers

  • Quincy

    A Mac PDF reader for studying hard documents: ask questions about the page, get summaries and quizzes, and have passages read aloud.

    Since 2026

    Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

  • Scanwayy

    Makes styled QR codes with your logo from a text description and checks they scan, for print, packaging and web.

    Since 2026

    Pay as you go · Marketing and social

  • OCR Buddy

    Free Chrome extension that pulls text, code, math and tables from part of a page offline and saves pages as Markdown for LLMs.

    Since 2026

    Free · Developer tools · Individuals and families

  • SnapOtter

    Self-hosted tools to convert, compress, OCR and transcribe images, video, audio and PDFs on servers you own.

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature

  • LocalPDF

    Edit, merge, split, compress and OCR PDF files inside your browser, with documents kept on your own device.

    Since 2025

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature

  • Aciutap

    Customers tap an NFC card or scan a QR code, answer a few questions, and get help writing a Google review.

    Free trial · Reviews and testimonials

  • EZFurigana

    Shows hiragana readings over kanji in Japanese text, PDFs, ebooks, subtitles and photos so learners can read it.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Courses and learning · Individuals and families

  • Bulk QR Code Generator

    Turns a list or spreadsheet of links into many styled QR codes at once, all inside your browser.

    Since 2025

    Free · Design and images

  • gofwd.to

    Make short links and QR codes you can repoint later, and see who clicks them, with cheap yearly plans.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Marketing and social

  • Auto-Install Free SSL

    Gets and renews free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates on cPanel shared hosting without command line work.

    Free plan · Security and passwords

  • Readox

    Chrome extension that speaks articles, PDFs and chosen passages, marking each word as it reads, using voices processed locally.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families

  • FansBond

    For creators: one profile page for all links, custom short URLs and QR codes carrying a logo, with stats on each click and scan.

    Since 2025

    Free plan · Marketing and social · Creators and writers

  • PDF to Markdown

    Turns PDFs, including scans, into Markdown in the browser and shows the original next to the output to check it.

    Since 2026

    Free plan · Documents and e-signature · Individuals and families

  • redirs

    Point any domain at any URL with automatic HTTPS, path rules and hit analytics, no server to run.

    Free plan · Website builders

  • SSL Insecure Content Fixer

    Fixes the mixed content and insecure content warnings a WordPress site shows after it moves to HTTPS.

    Website builders

  • Free PDF Editor

    Edit, sign, merge, split and convert PDF files in the browser without signing up, with files kept on your device.

    Since 2026

    Free · Documents and e-signature

  • ReclaimDesk

    Helps bars, hotels, festivals and venues log found items, take claims through a QR page and return property to owners.

    Since 2025

    Subscription · Something else · Restaurants and cafés

  • Appenate

    Build mobile forms and simple apps without code so field staff can record inspections, jobs and data on their phones.

    Free trial · Forms and surveys · Trades and home services