A LlamaParse alternative without LlamaCloud lock-in
Get clean Markdown through one API, CLI, or web workflow—with transparent page quotas and output that works across any RAG stack.
One API · Standard Markdown · Ongoing free tier
“Finally a PDF converter that outputs clean Markdown for my RAG pipeline.”
Alex T. · Software engineer
Make the source usable before the next workflow
Use standard Markdown through REST, CLI, MCP, or an agent skill in the stack you already operate.
Structure you can use—not another text dump
See the one-call migration path
Compare a simple BlazeDocs request and portable Markdown response.
BlazeDocs vs LlamaParse
Choose BlazeDocs when you want focused PDF-to-Markdown ingestion without adopting a broader cloud ecosystem.
| Capability | BlazeDocs | LlamaParse |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | One API key | LlamaCloud account |
| Free use | Ongoing free tier | Plan-dependent evaluation |
| Interfaces | Web, API, CLI, MCP | Cloud/API ecosystem |
| Output | Portable Markdown | Parsing tied to platform workflow |
Transparent page allowances
Start with an ongoing free tier and select a published plan based on monthly pages.
No seven-day evaluation deadline
Questions before you try it?
Answers about accuracy, pricing, security, and this workflow.
How accurate is BlazeDocs OCR?+
BlazeDocs uses Mistral AI OCR and preserves reading order, headings, tables, formulas, and lists. Clean text PDFs are near-perfect; difficult scans typically exceed 95% character accuracy.
How does BlazeDocs pricing work?+
The free plan includes three uploads per month with the first five pages of each file. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month for 500 pages, with API plans for production volume.
Are uploaded documents private?+
Documents are processed securely and are not used to train models. PDFs are handled in memory rather than permanently stored; review the security and privacy pages for current controls.
Does BlazeDocs work with LlamaIndex?+
Yes. BlazeDocs returns standard Markdown and JSON response data that can be passed to LlamaIndex loaders, splitters, and ingestion workflows.
When should I still choose LlamaParse?+
Choose LlamaParse when deep LlamaCloud integration is central to your architecture. Choose BlazeDocs for portable Markdown, CLI access, and a focused ingestion surface.
Ready to make this document usable?
Try the workflow with your own document before deciding. No credit card required.