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Docling vs LlamaParse: catalog facts
Docling	LlamaParse
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Freemium Can be tried for free, with paid usage and sales contact for larger needs.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web
Supports a wide range of input formats beyond just PDF MIT licensed and runs entirely on your own machine	Handles tables, charts, handwriting and images Supports more than 90 file formats
No graphical interface; used as a code library or CLI tool Advanced parsing models used alongside it may carry separate licenses	Cloud service; documents are processed on LlamaIndex servers Aimed at developers rather than casual users
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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