Inputo vs Parseur: Which Document Extraction Tool Is Better in 2026?

Both tools use AI to extract data from documents. But they take different approaches. Parseur (founded 2016, 50,000+ businesses) combines AI extraction with template-based OCR and native email parsing — great for teams that want to configure exactly what gets extracted. Inputo uses zero-config AI — upload any PDF, Word file or image and structured fields appear automatically, with no field definitions, no templates, no setup.

This comparison covers pricing, setup complexity, privacy, batch processing, export formats, and who each tool is really built for.

Quick comparison

Key differences

Setup & ease of use

Inputo — upload any document and AI extracts automatically. No templates, no field definitions, no training. Works with invoices, payslips, contracts, forms and images from any supplier layout. Try the free PDF to Excel converter on the landing page.

Parseur — AI engine is simpler than templates but still requires you to define the fields you want extracted and add instructions. Has three engines: AI (recommended), OCR templates for scanned PDFs, and Text templates for emails. More powerful for custom workflows, but requires upfront configuration per document type.

Pricing

Inputo — flat-rate, predictable: free tier (10 PDF-to-Excel/day), €5 one-time Starter, €15/month Pro (150 uses), €50/month Business (1,000 uses). No surprise costs, no per-page charges. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.

Parseur — per-page credits: Free (20 pages), Base starts at $39/month (100 pages), then $49 (400), $99 (1k), $199 (3k). Scale tier for higher volumes is custom-priced. Each page costs a credit, so a 3-page invoice costs 3 credits. Costs grow linearly with volume.

Privacy & data retention

Inputo — processes documents in memory and deletes them immediately. No storage, no AI training on your data. Read our privacy policy for the full details.

Parseur — stores documents on EU-hosted servers. GDPR compliant. Retention varies by plan: 90 days on Free, 1 year on Base, unlimited on Scale/Enterprise. Data can be deleted on request.

Batch processing

Inputo — upload multiple files (up to 50) and get a single organised Excel spreadsheet. Each document becomes one row with extracted fields in columns. Ideal for month-end invoice batches or onboarding packs.

Parseur — processes documents individually. Exporting results from many documents into one spreadsheet requires extra steps via integrations or API.

Export formats & templates

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 and letters. See the payroll export formats comparison for detail.

Parseur — Excel, CSV, JSON, Google Sheets, Zapier, Make, Power Automate, webhooks, API. No payroll-specific templates, no Word template filling. Has Python post-processing scripts on Scale tier.

Document types

Inputo — invoices, payslips, contracts, ID documents, forms, images, Word files, any PDF. Multi-language (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch).

Parseur — invoices, bank statements, contracts, utility bills, insurance documents, emails, spreadsheets, images. Supports many document types but each type needs field configuration.

When to choose Inputo

• You want zero-config — upload and get data, no field definitions
• You need payroll exports for European software
• You want batch upload → one Excel with all data
• Privacy matters — documents deleted immediately
• You want flat-rate pricing, not per-page credits
• You need Word template filling

When to choose Parseur

• You want native email parsing (Parseur's unique strength)
• You need Python post-processing scripts for custom data manipulation
• You have high volume needs (thousands of pages/month)
• You want Zapier/Make/Power Automate integrations with no-code
• You prefer to define exactly which fields to extract
• You need OCR templates for scanned PDFs with fixed layouts

Verdict

For most accountants, HR teams and small businesses, Inputo is the simpler and more affordable choice — zero config, flat-rate pricing, batch Excel exports, and European payroll templates that Parseur simply does not offer.

Parseur is a solid, mature platform (since 2016) with excellent email parsing and flexible integrations. It is a good fit for teams that want to configure extraction workflows and need no-code integrations with hundreds of apps. But the per-page pricing adds up, and the lack of payroll exports makes it less suitable for European accounting workflows.