If you need to turn incoming invoices, PDFs, or emails into spreadsheet-ready fields, Parseur extracts the data and sends it onward.
Buy Parseur only when recurring documents cost you more than $49 a month to key in; it is often compared with Docparser.
Who it's for
Parseur suits you if documents arrive in repeatable workflows and must reach another tool. You will be disappointed if you only need occasional copy-and-paste help.
Buy it if
- You forward supplier invoices into Gmail and need totals and due dates in Google Sheets.
- You receive property leads by email and need each lead sent to a CRM through Zapier or Make.
- You process PDFs in several layouts and can check exported fields before they reach accounting.
Skip it if
- You handle a few documents manually and do not already need structured exports.
- You need every extraction reviewed before it enters your accounting system.
- You need two people to use the free account at the same time.
Your first hour
You can start without a credit card. Parseur does not publish a processing-time promise, so your first usable result follows your upload and field setup.
- Create an account Start on the free tier without entering a card.
- Add a mailbox The free tier permits unlimited mailboxes for incoming documents.
- Upload a sample Send a PDF, image, or email and choose the AI or template parsing engine.
- Name your fields Define the fields you need, then export the result as CSV, Excel, or JSON.
The web app is manageable without code, but you need to understand the fields your downstream sheet or CRM expects.
What you actually get per plan
Parseur charges by credits, where one page uses one credit. Most solo users who exceed the free allowance will land on Micro at $49 a month, because it is the first paid option.
| Plan | Price | What’s inside | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 20 credits per month, 1 user, 90-day retention | 1 user only |
| Micro | $49/month | 100 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| Mini | $89/month | 300 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| Starter | $129/month | 1,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| Premium | $269/month | 3,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| Pro | $499/month | 10,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 20k | $899/month | 20,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 30k | $1,299/month | 30,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 40k | $1,599/month | 40,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 50k | $1,899/month | 50,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 60k | $2,249/month | 60,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 75k | $2,799/month | 75,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 100k | $3,699/month | 100,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 125k | $4,499/month | 125,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 150k | $5,299/month | 150,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 200k | $6,999/month | 200,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
| 250k | $8,499/month | 250,000 credits per month | Unused monthly credits do not carry over |
The free plan stops at 20 pages each month.
Three real situations
These examples show where the credit model and workflow make sense.
A freelance bookkeeper with three clients
They can use the 20-page free allowance to prove invoice extraction works. Once documents exceed that, Micro costs $49 monthly for 100 credits.
A two-person online store
One person can send 100 single-page supplier invoices into a sheet on Micro for $49 monthly. The second person needs shared workflow planning because the free tier has one user.
A creator with a weekly newsletter
They should skip Parseur if they only copy a few sponsor details from emails. Gmail filters and a Google Sheet are the simpler route, and the 20 free pages may never be needed.
Where it falls short
Template-based parsing can suffer “template breakage” when a sender changes an email format. Reviewers also say Parseur relies on you to spot errors in exports. Docparser is often chosen for fixed-format documents, but it can also break when layouts change.
Monthly credits expire rather than rolling forward, which hurts seasonal businesses with uneven document volume. Handwriting support is limited by alphabet, with some scripts described as experimental. Annual plans keep credits valid for the full year, but require paying upfront.
Watch out: A page is a credit, and unused credits on monthly subscriptions disappear at the next renewal.
Common questions
Is there a free Parseur plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 20 pages per month, one user, unlimited mailboxes, and 90 days of document retention.
Can I cancel Parseur any time?
Yes. You can cancel at any time, and the subscription ends when the current billing cycle finishes.
Does Parseur train on my data?
Parseur says it does not use Personal Data to train or improve models for another party. It also says customer data is not sold or shared.
What is the cheapest way to try Parseur?
Use the free plan. It needs no credit card and includes 20 pages each month.
Is Parseur worth it for a freelancer?
It is worth considering when you repeatedly extract fields from invoices, PDFs, or lead emails. If you stay under 20 pages monthly, the free plan is the cheapest option.
Bottom line
Buy Parseur if repeated invoices, PDFs, or lead emails justify at least $49 a month and you can check exports for mistakes. Skip it if you process fewer than 20 pages a month or need every field reviewed before it reaches your records.
