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LlamaParse alternatives

LlamaParse is strong for RAG, but its credit math changes with every tier and mode, and some teams just want typed JSON at a flat price per page.

Quick answer

If you want structured JSON rather than markdown for RAG, doc2json is the simpler pick: one credit per page at any setting, 50 free pages a month, listed plans from $9 a month, a REST API and an MCP server.

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Side by side

LlamaParse and 4 other options

Listed prices in USD, checked 31 Oct 2026. Sources are at the bottom of the page.

ToolPriceFree planSchema or no schemaAPIMCPBest for
doc2jsonFree, then listed plans at $9, $29 and $79 a monthYes. 50 pages a month, no cardOptional. Send your own schema, or none and get the fields it findsREST API, JSON with optional Excel or CSVYes, hosted (parse_document tool)Developers and AI agents who want JSON from one call
LlamaParseFree 10,000 credits a month, then $50 a month (40,000 credits)Yes. 10,000 credits a monthParse to markdown, or Extract to your JSON schemaREST API and SDKsYes, hostedRAG and agent builders who also need parsing and indexing
SensibleFrom $499 a month for 750 documents ($449 billed annually)14-day free trial, no cardConfigs: AI queries plus rule-based methods, with 150+ prebuiltREST API and SDKsYes, documented MCP serverTeams with high-volume, high-stakes documents like insurance forms
ParseurFrom $49 a month for 100 pagesYes. 20 pages a monthAI engine (you name the fields) or templatesREST API, webhooks, Zapier, Make, Power AutomateYes, hostedEmail-driven workflows and non-developers
Nanonets$50 in free credits, then $100 a month for 100 credits$50 in credits, no cardAI workflows built from blocksREST API, plus ERP integrations on GrowthNo hosted server listedFinance teams automating a whole process, like invoices into an ERP

doc2json paid plans are the listed plans on the pricing page. Check it for what is open today.

Each tool

Strengths and trade-offs

Short and fair. Every tool here is a good pick for someone.

  • doc2json

    A small API that turns a PDF, PNG, JPEG or text into JSON. You pay per page, and a schema is optional.

    • 50 free pages a month with no card, and a Playground that works without an account.
    • One credit is one page, so cost is easy to predict.
    • Hosted MCP server, so an agent can parse a file with one tool call.
    • Optional citations: the page, the printed text, and a box for each value, for no extra credits.
    • No email inbox, webhooks or Zapier app for documents.
    • No human review queue and no compliance certifications.

  • LlamaParse

    LlamaIndex's document platform. Parse turns files into markdown for LLMs, and Extract pulls fields into a schema you define.

    • Built for complex layouts like tables and charts, with 130+ file formats.
    • Extract adds citations and confidence, and SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA and GDPR are listed.
    • Low cost per page on the cheapest Extract tier (8 credits a page, at $1.25 per 1,000 credits).
    • Credit math varies by tier: Extract is 8, 25 or 60 credits a page by default.
    • The jump from the $50 Starter plan to the $500 Pro plan is large.

  • Sensible

    A document extraction platform that mixes AI with rule-based methods, aimed at production pipelines in insurance, finance and logistics.

    • 150+ prebuilt configurations for common industry documents.
    • Billed per document, not per page, which helps with long PDFs.
    • SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA are listed, and the team can run the extraction backend for you.
    • The first paid plan is $499 a month, with no free plan after the trial.
    • Configs take some setup, which is more than a quick project needs.

  • Parseur

    A no-code parser built around mailboxes. You forward emails and attachments to Parseur, it pulls out the fields, and sends them on to your apps.

    • Email mailboxes are the core of the product, which suits order and lead emails.
    • Two engines: AI for varied layouts and templates for fixed ones.
    • A free plan, many integrations and a hosted MCP server.
    • Per-page price is high at low volume: $49 for 100 pages, $89 for 300.
    • Some features, such as Python post-processing, start at the 10,000-page plans.

  • Nanonets

    A workflow platform for document-heavy teams. You build a pipeline from blocks (classify, extract, validate, format, export) and pay for each block run.

    • Covers the whole process, not just extraction: classification, validation and export.
    • ERP and database integrations on the Growth plan, aimed at accounts payable and order work.
    • Enterprise plan lists HIPAA, SOC 2, on-prem and SSO.
    • Per-block pricing is harder to predict. An AI extraction block is listed at $0.30 a run, and their own example invoice workflow runs 4 to 6 blocks.
    • More product than you need if you only want JSON back from a file.

Why doc2json

One request, typed JSON back.

Send a file and a schema name to the REST API. You get the values back as JSON, and anything not in the document comes back as null instead of a guess.

  • One credit per page, and an image is one page.
  • The schema is optional. Leave it out to get the fields it finds.
  • The file is read for the parse and then dropped. Only a usage record is kept.
  • The same parse runs from an agent through the MCP server.
Open the PlaygroundRead the API docs
POST /api/v1/parse
curl -X POST https://doc2json.manoonlabs.com/api/v1/parse \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DOC2JSON_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d "{\"file_base64\": \"$(base64 -w0 invoice.pdf)\", \"schema\": \"invoice\"}"

Honest fit

When not to pick doc2json

  • You are building RAG and want parsing, indexing and retrieval from one vendor. LlamaParse does all three, doc2json only extracts.
  • You need a confidence score on each field. LlamaParse Extract lists one, doc2json returns citations (page, text, and a box) but no confidence score.
  • You need Word, PowerPoint or spreadsheet input. doc2json reads PDF, PNG, JPEG and plain text.
  • You need HIPAA, a signed BAA or a compliance audit. doc2json does not hold compliance certifications.
  • You need a human review queue where people check and fix fields before they go downstream. doc2json returns JSON and leaves review to your code.

FAQ

LlamaParse alternatives, answered.

Is doc2json cheaper than LlamaParse?

It depends on the tier. LlamaParse's cheapest Extract tier is 8 credits a page at $1.25 per 1,000 credits, which is cheap per page. Its Agentic tiers are 25 and 60 credits a page. doc2json is one credit per page on every parse, with listed plans at $9, $29 and $79 a month.

Does doc2json return markdown like LlamaParse?

No. doc2json returns JSON, with Excel or CSV as extras. If you need markdown chunks for a vector store, LlamaParse is the better fit.

Can I use doc2json from an agent?

Yes. doc2json runs a hosted MCP server with a parse_document tool. Add it to Cursor or Claude Code and the agent can parse files with your saved schemas.

Does doc2json have a free plan?

Yes. 50 pages a month with no card. The Playground also works without an account.

Prices checked 31 Oct 2026

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