LlamaParse
by LlamaIndex
Credit-priced document parsing and extraction from LlamaIndex
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
LlamaParse is LlamaIndex's hosted document parsing and extraction service. The free plan includes 10,000 credits a month, Starter is $50 a month for 40,000 credits and Pro is $500 a month for 400,000, with credits costing $1.25 per 1,000 on usage. It is a developer service, so field validation and hand-off to other systems are things you build around it.
Our verdict
A cheap and well-known way to get clean text and fields out of documents. Treat it as a parsing layer, not a finished workflow.
Best for
Developers building RAG or agent pipelines that start with messy PDFs.
Avoid if
You need a packaged back office workflow with human review built in.
Pros
- Free plan and clear monthly tiers
- Credit rates scale with parsing mode
- Backed by the LlamaIndex developer ecosystem
Cons
- Credit costs vary by mode and model, so bills take modelling
- Concurrency is limited on lower tiers
- Validation and routing are left to you
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
How much does LlamaParse cost?
The billing docs list Free at $0 with 10,000 credits, Starter at $50 per month with 40,000 credits and Pro at $500 per month with 400,000 credits. Enterprise is by quote.
Is LlamaParse SOC 2 certified?
LlamaIndex has described LlamaCloud as SOC 2 Type 2 certified and runs a public trust center.
Who uses LlamaParse?
LlamaIndex's trust center names Lovable, 8am, Tabs and KPMG among teams using it.