Docparser
by Docparser · Invoice & Document OCR
No-code document parsing that extracts structured data from PDFs and images
- Works with
- QuickBooks, Xero, Salesforce, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, Workato, Make, Custom systems
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- SMB, Mid-market
- Pricing
- Subscription SaaS, metered by monthly parsing credits
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Edina, Minnesota, United States
Overview
Docparser is a cloud-based document parsing tool that extracts structured data from PDF, Word, image, and other document files without requiring code. Users build "parsers" by uploading a sample document and defining extraction rules visually — drawing zones around fields, using anchor keywords, and applying preset templates for common document types. The platform converts the captured data into Excel, CSV, JSON, or XML, or pushes it directly to downstream systems. It is positioned for repetitive, template-driven document workflows such as accounts payable, order processing, and statement reconciliation rather than free-form document understanding.
The product relies on zonal OCR combined with pattern recognition to read data from fixed locations on a page, with preprocessing for scanned images (deskewing and artifact removal), checkbox and radio button detection, and barcode/QR code reading. A more recent DocparserAI capability adds AI-assisted extraction for documents whose layouts vary. Documents can enter the system through upload, email forwarding, cloud storage folders (Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, OneDrive), FTP, or the REST API, making it suitable for both ad-hoc batches and automated pipelines.
Docparser does not connect to ERP and accounting systems through deep native connectors; instead it relies heavily on iPaaS platforms (Zapier, Power Automate, Workato, Make) and its REST API and webhooks to deliver parsed data into tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and NetSuite. It is offered as a subscription SaaS with credit-metered parsing, hosted on AWS. The company is owned by SureSwift Capital and operates as a small, focused team. Independent reviews on Capterra and G2 are strong on ease of use for fixed-layout documents, while noting that OCR pre-processing and handling of highly variable layouts can require manual effort.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel.
Features & capabilities
Document import
Multiple ingestion paths for getting documents into a parser.
- Manual file upload (PDF, Word, image, CSV, XLS, TXT, XML)
- Email-in: forward attachments to a dedicated parser address
- Cloud storage import from Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and OneDrive
- Automatic retrieval via FTP
- Document submission through the REST API
Data extraction & OCR
Zonal OCR and rule-based capture of fields from documents.
- Zonal OCR to read data from fixed locations on a page
- Anchor-keyword and pattern-recognition rules
- Preset extraction templates for common document types
- Scanned image preprocessing (deskew, artifact removal)
- Checkbox and radio button recognition
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- DocparserAI for AI-assisted extraction on variable layouts
Table & line-item parsing
Capture of repeating rows and tabular data.
- Smart table extraction for line items
- Multi-row / repeating-section capture
- Multi-layout parsers for documents with varying formats (add-on)
Data formatting & export
Cleaning, transforming and delivering captured data.
- Data cleaning and formatting rules to normalize output
- Export to Excel, CSV, JSON and XML
- Direct download of parsed results
- Push to Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
Automation & integration
Delivering parsed data to downstream systems.
- REST API for programmatic access
- Webhooks to POST parsed data to HTTP(S) endpoints
- Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, Workato and Make connectors
- Salesforce and Google Workspace integrations
- 1,000+ downstream apps reachable via iPaaS
Administration & account
Team, retention and account-level controls.
- Team / multi-user access (Professional plan and above)
- Configurable data retention (0–180 days per parser)
- Parser version control (add-on)
- Multifactor authentication (add-on)
- White labeling on Enterprise
Common use cases
- Accounts payable: extracting line items and totals from supplier invoices
- Order processing: parsing purchase and sales orders into structured data
- Reconciling bank and credit card statements
- Logistics: reading shipping, delivery orders and bills of lading
- Capturing data from HR forms and applications
- Importing product and price lists from supplier PDFs
- Feeding parsed document data into accounting or ERP systems via Zapier/API
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- No-code, visual rule builder lets non-developers create parsers without programming
- Zonal OCR with anchor keywords is well suited to high-volume, fixed-layout documents
- Broad ingestion options (email, cloud folders, FTP, API) beyond manual upload
- Wide automation reach through Zapier, Power Automate, Workato and Make rather than a closed connector set
- Credit-metered pricing with a low entry tier and a 14-day no-credit-card trial
Considerations
- OCR preprocessing of low-quality scans is a noted weak spot in user reviews
- Best fit is fixed-layout documents; highly variable layouts can require manual setup or the AI/multi-layout add-ons
- No deep native ERP connectors — integration depends on iPaaS or the REST API
- Not a HIPAA-certified service; no SOC 2 or ISO certification is published
- Parsing is metered by credits, which can become costly at high volumes
ERP integrations
Reached via Zapier / Power Automate; no published native connector
Reached via Zapier / Power Automate
REST API and webhooks for direct integration
Pricing
Professional $74/mo (250 credits), Business $159/mo (1,000 credits), Enterprise custom. Annual billing saves ~20%. Paid add-ons include MFA, parser version control, extended retention, multi-layout parsers, and a parsing-setup assistant. 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- Amazon Web Services (AWS), spread across at least two data centers with automatic failover
- Compliance
- GDPR
- Mobile app
- No
- Languages
- English
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Edina, Minnesota, United States
- Ownership
- Owned by SureSwift Capital (acquired 2018)
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Docparser — frequently asked questions
What document types can Docparser extract data from?
Docparser parses PDF, Word, image, CSV, XLS, TXT and XML files, and is commonly used for invoices, purchase and sales orders, bank and credit card statements, shipping/delivery orders, contracts, HR forms and price lists.
Does Docparser require coding?
No. Parsers are built visually by uploading a sample document and defining extraction rules with zones, anchor keywords and preset templates. A REST API and webhooks are available for developers who want programmatic access.
How does Docparser connect to my accounting or ERP system?
Parsed data is delivered through integration platforms such as Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, Workato and Make, or directly via the REST API and webhooks. Docparser does not publish deep native ERP connectors, so QuickBooks, Xero and NetSuite are typically reached through these automation layers.
How much does Docparser cost?
Plans start at $39/month for Starter (100 parsing credits), with Professional at $74/month, Business at $159/month, and custom Enterprise pricing. Annual billing saves about 20%, and there is a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Is Docparser secure and compliant?
Docparser hosts on AWS, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and states it is GDPR compliant with configurable retention of 0–180 days. It explicitly notes it is not a HIPAA-certified service, and does not publish SOC 2 or ISO certifications.
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