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Best AI Data Extraction Tools in 2026
AI data extraction tools help turn document content into usable data, such as invoice details. This list covers paid, free and freemium options for people choosing software on a budget.
- 18 apps
- Research read 19 Oct 2026
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Unstract
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2Unstract offers several deployment paths and combines extraction workflows with optional human validation. Its plan limits and page overage charges are worth checking against expected document volume.
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Amazon Textract AnalyzeExpense
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebAnalyzeExpense extracts and normalizes invoice and receipt details, including unlabeled fields, for applications that process financial documents.
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Extend
Free plan APILinuxMac+1Extend combines document processing pipelines with several developer tools and deployment choices.
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Base64.ai
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebChoose Base64.ai if your workflow needs document classification, field extraction, and labeled JSON through an API, with a choice of deployment environments.
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Infrrd AI
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebInfrrd combines document extraction and workflow tools with a more specific mortgage workflow. IDP Forge has a listed free plan; pricing for several other offerings is on request.
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Nanonets Document Intelligence
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebNanonets combines document classification, extraction, confidence scoring and review routing, with multiple output formats and deployment options.
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Veryfi API
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Veryfi offers document extraction through APIs and capture options for mobile and browser applications. Check the per-transaction page limit and plan terms against expected document volumes.
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Parseur
Free plan APIWebParseur offers several document intake and extraction methods, plus normalization and integrations. The free tier has clear page, user and retention limits; paid plans start at $49/mo.
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ABBYY Vantage
Free trial APISelf-hostedWebConsider ABBYY Vantage if your organization needs document capture and extraction with customizable skills, automation integrations, and multiple deployment options.
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Docparser Invoice Parser
Free trial APIWebDocparser combines configurable document extraction with integrations and retention controls.
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Mindee Invoice OCR
Free trial APIWebMindee Invoice OCR provides invoice extraction, JSON schema customization, and multiple integration options.
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PDF.co
by Artifex Software, Inc.Free trial APIWebPDF.co offers a wide set of PDF operations through a REST API, with integration options and self-hosted processing listed. The trial lasts 30 days; annual-billed Basic pricing is $8.99/mo.
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Sensible
Free trial APIWebSensible is designed for structured document extraction where API output and validation matter.
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Google Cloud Document AI Invoice Parser
Paid APIWebInvoice Parser provides invoice field and line item extraction with web and API access. Check the page limits, supported languages and per-count pricing against your document workflow.
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Compare the free plan, trial terms and paid pricing. If you need to read or change the code, check the open-source licence. Also confirm support for your platform, such as an API, web app, self-hosted setup, Linux, macOS or iOS.
Questions
Do these tools have free plans?
Yes. Items on this list offer free plans, and Azure AI Document Intelligence is marked free. Extend also lists a free plan.
Are free trials available?
Yes. Base64.ai offers a free trial, and Docparser Invoice Parser lists a 14-day trial.
What starting prices are shown?
Examples include $0.01 for Amazon Textract AnalyzeExpense, $0.30 for FormX Invoice OCR API, $0.01 paid use for Extend, and $32.50 per month for Docparser with annual billing.
Which platforms can these tools use?
Platform options listed for this category include API, web, self-hosted, Linux, macOS and iOS.
Is open-source code available?
Open-source code is offered by items on this list. Check the licence to confirm whether reading, changing or self-hosting the code fits your needs.