PDF Vector vs Parseur
Parseur is a no-code extraction tool for emails, PDFs and other documents. Each mailbox has its own address and fields, filled by AI or templates, and results go to spreadsheets and apps.
Facts about Parseur come from its public pricing and documentation pages, checked on November 11, 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm on their site before you decide.
Feature and pricing comparison
| PDF Vector | Parseur | |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Developer API, TypeScript SDK, MCP server, no-code actions | No-code SaaS with REST API |
| Input formats | 27 formats, including PDF, Office, images, CSV, HTML, EPUB | PDF, Office, spreadsheets, images, email (EML, MSG, MBOX), HTML, XML |
| Output | Markdown (optionally per page), HTML on Max; JSON via Extract; answers via Ask | Excel, CSV, JSON; webhooks; Google Sheets |
| Schema-based extraction | Yes, any JSON Schema per request | Fields defined per mailbox (AI or templates) |
| Layout and coordinates | Tables kept in markdown; no bounding boxes | Not documented |
| Integrations | Zapier, Make, n8n, MCP server, REST from any language | Zapier, Make, Power Automate, n8n, Google Sheets, webhooks |
| Deployment and regions | Cloud (shared US instance); dedicated instances in UK, EU, US, Japan, Australia or Asia Pacific on Enterprise | Cloud, data stored in the EU |
| Pricing | Plans from $25/month; Document Parse $0.97 to $7.76 per 1,000 pages on Pro | From €49/month for 100 pages |
| Free tier | 100 credits, no credit card | 20 pages per month |
When Parseur is a good choice
Operations teams whose documents arrive by email and who want EU data storage and a no-code setup.
- Email-first workflow with per-mailbox addresses and EML, MSG and MBOX support.
- Native Zapier, Make, Power Automate and n8n connectors and live Google Sheets sync.
- EU data storage, a published DPA, SOC 2 Type II, and a permanent free plan of 20 pages per month.
Things to consider
- Fields are defined per mailbox in the app, not as a JSON schema per API request.
- Plans start at €49 per month for 100 pages; processing stops at the quota until you upgrade or top up.
- Parseur states HIPAA is in progress and it does not sign BAAs.
Why teams choose PDF Vector
- A developer API with per-request JSON Schema extraction, Ask, and markdown parsing.
- More pages for the price: the $25 Basic plan includes 3,000 credits and parsing starts at 1 credit per page.
- Academic search and the specialized identity and bank statement APIs.