# Docparser: what it does, who it is for and alternatives > Docparser: Pull data out of PDFs, Word files and scanned documents such as invoices and bank statements, then send it to Excel, Google Sheets or other… Source: https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/docparser · Updated 2026-10-20 · Free from Stepthrough (https://learn.ynteractive.com) Updated October 20, 2026 · By [Robert Breen](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/about) Pull data out of PDFs, Word files and scanned documents such as invoices and bank statements, then send it to Excel, Google Sheets or other apps. Free trial, no credit card. [Data & spreadsheets](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/data-spreadsheets) · Free trial · Free lesson Official site: [docparser.com](https://docparser.com) ## What Docparser does In Docparser you set up a parser for each document type by drawing boxes around the data you want or marking table columns. It then reads every new file the same way. Documents can arrive by upload, email attachment, cloud storage like Dropbox or OneDrive, or API. Results download as Excel, CSV or JSON, or flow to Zapier and Power Automate. ## Who Docparser is for - Accountants - Accounts payable clerks - Operations managers - Office administrators ## Key features - Zonal OCR: draw a box around the data you want to capture - Table extraction with column dividers - OCR for scanned documents, with deskewing and cleanup - Checkbox, barcode and QR code recognition - Import by upload, email, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, OneDrive or API - Export to Excel, CSV, JSON or XML, or send via Zapier or Power Automate ## Privacy and data Runs on AWS with data encrypted in transit and at rest; states GDPR compliance, lets you set retention from 0 to 180 days per parser, and says it does not resell extracted data. It is not HIPAA certified. Source: [Docparser’s own page](https://docparser.com/security/). Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings. ## Learn Docparser free on Stepthrough - Free lesson: [Docparser: Pull Invoice Data from PDFs into a Spreadsheet](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/docparser-extract-invoice-data-pdf-to-spreadsheet) (10 min) - Comparison: [The best AI tools for Excel and Google Sheets in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-tools-for-spreadsheets) - Comparison: [The best AI tools for operations managers in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-tools-for-operations-managers) - Comparison: [The best AI tools to extract data from invoices and PDFs in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-document-data-extraction-tools) - Glossary: [Document parsing](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/glossary/document-parsing) - Glossary: [Intelligent document processing](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/glossary/intelligent-document-processing) - Glossary: [Line items](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/glossary/line-items) - Glossary: [Parsing rules](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/glossary/parsing-rules) - Glossary: [Searchable PDF](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/glossary/searchable-pdf) ## Alternatives to Docparser Other AI data and spreadsheet tools in the directory. - [**Coefficient**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/coefficient) Free plan Pulls live data from CRMs, databases and other sheets into Google Sheets and Excel and refreshes it on a schedule. The free plan refreshes by hand; automatic refresh needs a paid plan. - [**Julius AI**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/julius-ai) Free plan Upload a spreadsheet and ask questions to get charts, analysis and forecasts in plain English. - [**Rows**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/rows) Free plan An online spreadsheet with a built-in AI Analyst. Import a CSV or connect tools like HubSpot, Google Analytics or Google Ads, then ask questions about your numbers in plain English. - [**Airtable**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/airtable) Free plan A database that feels like a spreadsheet, with AI fields that summarize, tag and draft for every row. - [**Microsoft Power BI**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/microsoft-power-bi) Free plan Dashboards and reports from your business data, with Copilot to build visuals and explain numbers. - [**Tableau**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/tableau) Free trial Visual analytics and dashboards, with AI that explains data and answers questions. [All 31 AI data and spreadsheet tools](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/data-spreadsheets) ## Frequently asked questions **What is Docparser?** Pull data out of PDFs, Word files and scanned documents such as invoices and bank statements, then send it to Excel, Google Sheets or other apps. Free trial, no credit card. In Docparser you set up a parser for each document type by drawing boxes around the data you want or marking table columns. It then reads every new file the same way. Documents can arrive by upload, email attachment, cloud storage like Dropbox or OneDrive, or API. Results download as Excel, CSV or JSON, or flow to Zapier and Power Automate. **Who is Docparser for?** Docparser fits accountants, accounts payable clerks, operations managers and office administrators, and other office teams with the same job to do. **Is Docparser free?** Docparser has a free trial, then it is a paid tool. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit. **What are some alternatives to Docparser?** Other AI data and spreadsheet tools include Coefficient, Julius AI, Rows, Airtable and Microsoft Power BI. **Is Docparser safe for work data?** Runs on AWS with data encrypted in transit and at rest; states GDPR compliance, lets you set retention from 0 to 180 days per parser, and says it does not resell extracted data. It is not HIPAA certified. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data. ## “Listed on Stepthrough” badge Add this badge to the Docparser website, press page or docs. It links to this page, so your visitors can see the listing. Copy the HTML ```text Listed on Stepthrough ``` Checked against Docparser’s official site on October 20, 2026: [source 1](https://docparser.com), [source 2](https://docparser.com/security/). Spotted something out of date? 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