Both Inputo and Lido use template-free AI to extract data from documents. No training, no templates, no rules. But they serve different markets and workflows. Lido is built for US-based finance and operations teams — it integrates with ERPs like NetSuite and QuickBooks, validates data against your systems, and automates downstream workflows. Inputo is built for European accountants, gestorías and HR teams — it handles payroll exports (A3Nom, TeamSystem, Silae), Word template filling, and batch multi-file processing out of the box.
This comparison covers pricing, privacy, document types, export formats, and who each tool is really built for.
Quick comparison
| Feature | Inputo | Lido |
|---|---|---|
| AI extraction | ✅ Yes, zero-config — no templates | ✅ Yes, zero-config — no templates |
| Starting price | ✅ €5 one-time (no subscription) | $29/month (100 pages) |
| Free plan | ✅ 10 uses/day PDF to Excel | ✅ 50 free pages |
| Pricing model | ✅ Flat-rate, predictable | ✅ Flat-rate (per month/year) |
| Privacy — your files | ✅ Processed in memory, deleted immediately | ✅ Deleted after 23 hours, not used for AI training |
| Batch processing (multi-file → one Excel) | ✅ Yes (up to 50 files) | ❌ Processes documents individually |
| Payroll export templates (A3Nom, TeamSystem, Silae, etc.) | ✅ Included | ❌ Not available |
| Word template filling | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| European payroll focus | ✅ Yes — built for EU accounting | ❌ US-focused (NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Xero) |
| Minimum commitment | ✅ None — pay per use or monthly | ✅ Monthly or annual |
Key differences
Pricing
Inputo — free tier (10 PDF-to-Excel/day), €5 one-time Starter, €15/month Pro (150 uses), €50/month Business (1,000 uses). No per-page charges. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.
Lido — free trial (50 pages), $29/month Standard (100 pages), $7,000/year Scale (42k pages, up to 10 users), Enterprise from $35,000/year. Flat-rate, no per-page billing.
For a small accounting firm processing 200 documents/month:
- Inputo: €15/month Pro
- Lido: $29/month Standard (100 pages — not enough) or custom
Batch processing
Inputo — upload multiple files (up to 50) and get a single organised Excel. Each document becomes a row, fields in columns. Ideal for month-end invoice batches or onboarding packs of employee documents.
Lido — processes documents individually. Validation workflow cross-references each document against ERP data, but does not combine multi-file results into one spreadsheet natively.
Export formats & payroll
Inputo — Excel, CSV, JSON, XML. Pre-built payroll templates for A3Nom (Spain), TeamSystem (Italy), PHC GO (Portugal), Moneysoft (UK), Silae (France). Word template filling for contracts, letters and HR documents. See the payroll export formats comparison for detail.
Lido — Excel, Google Sheets, CSV, API. Integrates with Dynamics 365, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Xero. No payroll-specific templates, no Word filling.
Privacy
Inputo — processes documents in memory and deletes immediately after extraction. No storage, no AI training. Read our privacy policy for the full details.
Lido — deletes documents after 23 hours. SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliant. Never uses customer data for AI training.
Target market
Inputo — European accountants, gestorías, HR teams, SMBs. Multilingual (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch). Payroll exports for European software.
Lido — US finance and operations teams. Integrates with US ERP ecosystem (NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP). Handles any language but built for US market.
Document types
Both handle: invoices, receipts, bank statements, purchase orders, contracts, forms, scanned images, photos. Lido also handles medical claims and handwritten documents. Inputo also handles payslips and has specific European document format support.
When to choose Inputo
- You are a European accountant, gestoría or HR team
- You need payroll exports for A3Nom, TeamSystem, PHC GO, Moneysoft or Silae
- You need batch upload → one organised Excel with all documents
- You want Word template filling for contracts and letters
- You want a €5 one-time option with no monthly subscription
- You process documents in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese or Dutch
When to choose Lido
- You are a US-based finance or operations team
- You need ERP integrations (NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Xero, Dynamics 365)
- You need validation workflows that cross-reference extracted data against your systems
- You process high volumes and need API access for automated ingestion
- You handle medical claims or need HIPAA compliance
- You want SOC 2 Type II certified security
Verdict
Both tools are excellent for template-free AI extraction. For European accounting firms, gestorías and HR teams, Inputo wins on price, payroll exports, batch Excel processing and Word template filling. For US-based finance teams with existing ERP infrastructure, Lido offers deeper integrations and validation workflows.
Inputo is the better value for European SMBs and accountants. Lido is the stronger platform for US enterprises with complex ERP needs.
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