LlamaIndex
LlamaIndex is known for its open-source RAG and agent framework and now focuses on LlamaParse, a platform for parsing, extracting and indexing documents for AI.
About this tool
LlamaIndex began in 2023 as an open-source framework for connecting language models to private data, with tools for retrieval-augmented generation and agent orchestration. The framework is still available on GitHub, but the company states that its main focus has shifted to document processing, on the view that agents are becoming the main consumers of documents.
Its commercial product, LlamaParse, handles agentic OCR, parsing, structured extraction and indexing of complex files such as financial reports, insurance claims and technical documentation. LiteParse is a free open-source parser that runs locally without a vision-language model. LlamaParse is billed in credits, with a monthly free allowance and paid tiers for higher volumes.
What you can do
LlamaParse
Turns complex business documents into clean, structured output that AI pipelines can use.
Extraction and indexing
Pull structured fields from documents and index them for search and retrieval.
LiteParse
An open-source parser that runs fast and locally without a vision-language model.
Open-source framework
The original LlamaIndex toolkit for RAG and agent applications remains available to developers.
Who is it for?
- An insurer extracts fields from claim documents into a structured database.
- A finance team parses annual reports before feeding them to an internal research agent.
- A developer builds a RAG prototype with the open-source framework.
Before you choose
Credit costs vary by parsing mode and document complexity, so test with representative files before estimating spend.
The open-source framework is no longer the company’s main focus; check maintenance activity for the modules you depend on.
Frequently asked questions
Is LlamaIndex still open source?
Yes. The LlamaIndex framework remains on GitHub, and LiteParse is also open source, though the company’s focus is now LlamaParse.
How does LlamaParse pricing work?
LlamaParse uses credits, where 1,000 credits cost $1.25. The free plan includes 10,000 credits per month, roughly 1,000 pages.
What kinds of documents can LlamaParse handle?
It targets complex business documents, such as financial filings, claims, invoices and technical manuals, for parsing and extraction.
Check the official website for current features, pricing, and terms.
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