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About Lido
What is Lido?
Lido is an AI-powered document data extraction tool that turns unstructured documents—like PDFs, invoices, receipts, and handwritten forms—into structured data in Excel or CSV. It eliminates the need for templates or manual data entry by using AI to read any layout or language. The tool validates extracted data against your systems and automates downstream workflows, such as uploading to an ERP or populating forms.
Who is Lido for?
Lido is designed for finance and operations teams that handle high volumes of documents, such as accounts payable, billing, or claims processing. It helps them reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate workflows. It is not ideal for mobile users (no mobile support yet) or for teams that need only occasional, small-scale extraction—though the free tier covers light use.
Real use cases
Teams use Lido to process invoices, purchase orders, receipts, claims, and other documents. For example, a billing manager can handle more accounts with fewer reps, and a product operations team processed 16,000 claims in five days—a task that used to take months. With 99% accuracy, Lido reduces the need for human review and speeds up time-to-value, with implementation in about an hour versus weeks for legacy OCR.
Key features
- Any file type — Upload PDFs, images, and more; Lido reads any layout or language, including handwritten text.
- No templates or training — Get accurate extraction instantly without building rules or training models.
- Export to Excel or CSV — Automatically convert extracted data into spreadsheets for further analysis or reporting.
- Batch ingestion — Upload multiple files at once or connect shared folders and inboxes to process new documents automatically.
- Validation against your systems — Check extracted data against your existing databases to ensure accuracy.
- Automated workflows — Trigger actions like ERP uploads or form population after extraction.
SaaSpartout Score
7.6
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Lido Pricing
Lido pricing: from $29/mo.
Free Tier
50 free pages, no credit card required. Includes all extraction features—any document type, Excel/CSV export, and AI-powered field extraction. Free pages never expire.
Standard — $29/month
100 pages per month, 1 user. Includes conversion of any file type, export to Excel and CSV, and email auto-forwarding.
Scale — $7,000/year
42,000 pages per year, up to 10 users. Includes API & workflow access and priority email & chat support. Best for teams automating multi-step document workflows.
Enterprise — from $35,000/year
Custom page limits, custom ERP integrations, dedicated US-based account manager, and live US-based onboarding & support. For complex, high-volume operations.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lido cost?
Lido starts at $29/month for the Standard plan, which includes 100 pages per month, one user seat, and all extraction features—any file type, Excel/CSV export, and email auto-forwarding. The Scale plan is $7,000/year with 42,000 pages, up to 10 users, API access, and priority support. Enterprise plans start at $35,000/year with custom page limits, dedicated account management, and custom ERP integrations. Every plan includes a free tier of 50 pages with no credit card required.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Lido offers 50 free pages with no credit card required. You get access to all extraction features—any document type, AI-powered field extraction, Excel and CSV export—so you can test on your own documents before committing to a paid plan. The free pages do not expire, and you can process your first document in under 5 minutes with no setup or training required.
What are the top alternatives to Lido?
Common alternatives to Lido include legacy OCR tools like ABBYY, Kofax, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as modern AI-powered extraction platforms like Rossum, KlearStack, and Nanonets. Lido stands out with no-template extraction, high accuracy (99%), and fast implementation (1 hour vs. weeks).
What are the limitations of Lido?
Lido does not work on mobile devices; you need to use a desktop browser. Also, the Standard plan includes only 100 pages per month, which may be insufficient for heavy-volume users—upgrading to Scale or Enterprise is recommended for larger needs.
Who is Lido best for?
Lido is best for finance and operations teams in small to mid-sized businesses that handle high volumes of invoices, receipts, or claims and want to automate data extraction without manual effort. It may not be ideal for individual users with occasional, minimal extraction needs, though the free tier can handle light use.
