Azure AI Document Intelligence
by Microsoft
Microsoft's pay-as-you-go document extraction service
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
Azure Document Intelligence is Microsoft's document extraction service, sold on pay as you go pricing with per-model page rates and optional add-ons. A free tier covers 500 pages a month, but it only processes the first two pages of a request and caps files at 4 MB. It is a building block inside the Azure ecosystem, so review screens, routing and downstream posting are yours to build.
Our verdict
A dependable, transparently priced building block for Azure shops. You supply the workflow, validation and review layers.
Best for
Teams already on Azure that want a metered extraction API they can build on.
Avoid if
You need a finished back office workflow with approvals and ERP posting.
Pros
- Public pay as you go pricing with a free tier
- Fits naturally into Azure environments
- Web and container instances
Cons
- Free tier handles only the first two pages per request
- No built-in review workspace
- Per-model rates and add-ons complicate cost forecasts
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Is Azure Document Intelligence free?
There is a free tier of up to 500 pages per month, but it only processes the first two pages of each request and limits files to 4 MB.
How is it priced?
Microsoft lists pay as you go pricing by document type, with per-model page rates and optional add-ons.
Can it run in a container?
Microsoft's pricing page lists both web and container instances.