Comparison
OpenPakon vs PakonScan
Two modern apps can run a Kodak Pakon today. Here's how they differ, as fairly as we can put it.
| OpenPakon | PakonScan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Paid ($99 Standard, $149 Lab), with a 10-roll trial |
| Source code | Open: anyone can read and check it | Closed |
| F-135 | Yes | Yes |
| F-135+ | Yes | Yes |
| F-235 | No | Yes |
| Mac | macOS 13 or later, Apple silicon and Intel | macOS 14 or later |
| Windows | Windows 10 and 11 | Windows 10 and later |
| Linux | Ubuntu 24.04, Linux Mint 22 | Yes |
| Your photos stay on your computer | Yes | Yes |
PakonScan details are from pakonscan.com as of October 2026; check there for the latest. Spotted a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it.
Questions
Which one should I use?
If you have an F-135 and want free software, try OpenPakon first: it costs nothing to find out. If you have an F-235, or want a paid product with support, look at PakonScan.
Can I try both?
Yes. OpenPakon is free, and PakonScan offers a trial.