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Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Umi-OCR processes screenshots, image batches, and PDF documents offline, with OCR support for multiple languages.
Alternatives
The Best Magika Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 19 open source
Looking for something like Magika? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 19 are open source.
Magika detects file content types using an AI-based file identification tool, according to its repository description.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionUmi-OCRUmi-OCR processes screenshots, image batches, and PDF…Another optionPhockupPhockup sorts photos and videos from a camera into folders…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umi-OCR | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Phockup | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | TextShot | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | Docling | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Transmute | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | HashGuard | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Tahoe Lafs | — | Not stated | — |
| 8 | Normcap | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 9 | bat | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Basic Sync | — | Yes | Android |
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2
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Phockup sorts photos and videos from a camera into folders by year, month, and day.
3
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
TextShot takes a screenshot and copies its text to the clipboard using Python, on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
4
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Docling prepares documents for generative AI applications, according to its project description.
5
Also covers open source and python
Transmute provides self-hosted file conversion and compression for images, video, audio, documents, spreadsheets, subtitles, and fonts.
6
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
HashGuard checks file integrity and detects data tampering, according to its repository description.
7
Tahoe Lafs
github.com/tahoe-lafs/tahoe-lafsAlso covers python · same kind of open-source project
Tahoe-LAFS provides a decentralized secure filesystem, as described by its repository page.
8
Normcap
github.com/dynobo/normcapAlso covers python · same kind of open-source project
NormCap captures text from the screen using OCR, with downloads for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
9
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Browse and print file contents with bat, a command-line cat alternative documented in this repository.
10
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
BasicSync is an Android app for running Syncthing, according to its repository description.
11
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
RapidCRC Unicode creates and verifies file checksums on Windows, according to its repository description.
12
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
mat2 removes metadata from commonly used file formats and is written in Python, according to its repository description.
13
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Metadata Remover removes metadata in the browser using WebAssembly, with files processed locally and not uploaded, according to its repository.
14
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
The Twake Drive repository describes a web application and uses topics for file management and drive-related use.
15
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Syncthing continuously synchronizes files between devices, according to its open-source project repository.
16
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
lsd provides a modern alternative to the ls command, according to its repository description.
17
Tools / Extensions
catbox.moe/tools.phpAlso covers python
Catbox Tools provides a ShareX configuration file and setup instructions for uploading to Catbox.
18
dupeGuru
dupeguru.voltaicideas.netAlso covers python
dupeGuru finds duplicate files on Linux, macOS, and Windows through a graphical interface.
19
Tahoe-LAFS
tahoe-lafs.org/trac/tahoe-lafsAlso covers python
Tahoe-LAFS provides a least-authority file store, with documentation, source browsing, and issue tracking on its project site.
20
Also covers open source
ConvertX offers a self-hosted file converter supporting more than 1,000 formats, according to its repository description.
21
Also covers open source
nwipe provides secure disk erasure, according to its repository description.
22
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
IPFS Desktop is an application for Windows, Mac, and Linux that provides a desktop interface for IPFS.
23
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Blazing fast terminal file manager written in Rust, based on async I/O.
24
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Unison synchronizes files, according to the project title and its file synchronization documentation.
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What is the best alternative to Magika?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Magika are Umi-OCR, Phockup, and TextShot.
Are there open-source alternatives to Magika?
Yes: Umi-OCR, Phockup, TextShot, and Docling.
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