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LlamaParse

Freemium#5 of 34 in PDF API SoftwarePDF Data Extraction Software AI PDF Tools

LlamaParse: A specialized API for layout-aware PDF parsing, OCR, and structured extraction. Ranked #5 of 34 in PDF API Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for AI-powered document parsing.

8.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
AI-powered document parsing
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$50/mo
OCR
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Layout-aware parsing with OCR for non-machine-readable content
- Extracts charts, tables, and images using multimodal parsing
- Outputs Markdown, JSON, XLSX, HTML tables, and annotated PDFs
Where it doesn't
- The paid entry tier starts at $50 per month
- Its focus is parsing rather than PDF editing or conversion
- Advanced enterprise features are reserved for the Enterprise plan

Our verdict on LlamaParse

LlamaParse is a hosted document-processing API for developers and enterprises working with PDFs and other document formats. It converts complex source material into structured, AI-ready outputs such as Markdown, plain text, JSON, tables, and annotated PDFs. Its feature set is suited to financial analysis, invoice processing, healthcare forms, technical documentation, and retrieval-augmented generation workflows. Access is available through the web and API, with SDK support for Python, TypeScript, Go, and Java.

Pricing scales by credit volume and support level. The Free plan includes 10K credits, 100 users, and Basic support. Starter costs $50 per month and includes 40K credits, 100 users, Basic support, and pay-as-you-go access up to 400K credits. Pro costs $500 per month, includes 400K credits, 100 users, and Priority Slack support, and adds pay-as-you-go access. Enterprise adds volume discounts on credits, 5x higher rate limits, Enterprise SSO, SaaS or Hybrid cloud deployment, and a dedicated account manager. The published plans make LlamaParse accessible for initial evaluation while placing higher-volume and governance needs in paid tiers.

The standout capability is depth of extraction: layout-aware parsing, OCR, multimodal handling of charts and images, schema-based extraction, classification, splitting, and asynchronous REST API parse jobs support document-heavy pipelines. Multiple output formats also help connect parsing with downstream applications. Private VPC deployment is available for enterprises. LlamaParse is a strong fit for teams that need intelligent document extraction and structured outputs; teams seeking a general-purpose PDF editor or a conversion-focused tool should choose a more specialized alternative.

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LlamaParse pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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LlamaParse fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$50/mo
OCR	Yes
PDF conversion	Not verified
Data extraction	Yes
Merge and split	Not verified
PDF compression	Not verified
Deployment model	Hybrid
SDK languages	Python, TypeScript, Go, Java
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA
Support	Email, Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	llamaindex.ai
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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