Compare Google Document AI alternatives - which IDP platform is right for you?

Comparing IDP solutions? Find out how Affinda's agentic AI approach to document processing stacks up against Google Document AI's generic models - so you can make an informed (and future-proof) decision.

Why customers love Affinda

Rapid bespoke model build

Create fully bespoke models with customized fields, extraction methods and transformations to match your exact business requirements in minutes, not weeks. Our AI agents help you configure everything quickly, letting you remain in complete control of the final tailored models.

Instant learning with RAG

Leverage Affinda's retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and benefit from the only AI document processing platform that instantly learns from every interaction, applying that knowledge to make human-like decisions and achieve impressive accuracy.

Configure with natural language

Instead of writing code, both technical and non-technical users can configure their document processing workflows with text transformations, validation rules and integrations, all through plain language instructions.

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Google Document AI vs Affinda

Models and learning
Affinda
Google Document AI
LLM+
Combines LLMs with RAG to deliver higher accuracy.
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Instant learning
User corrections immediately improve future documents.
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Document splitting and classification
Automatically separate files and classify incoming documents.
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Complex tables and line items
Effectively handles complex simple and complex table structures.
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Redaction
Remove sensitive content from PDFs.
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Validation and governance
Natural language validation rules
Simply describe the rule and the platform applies it to the data.
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Mapping to master data
Validate fields against the data in your system(s).
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Human-in-the-loop validation interface
Users review exceptions using an intuitive UI.
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Auditability and rule visibility
Every decision traceable for compliance.
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Integration
No-code Integration Agent
Chat to an AI agent to create working integration code.
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Comprehensive developer documentation
REST API model with quick starts, client libraries and developer tools.
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Support and security
Affinda Academy
Guided tutorials, best practices and how-to's.
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AI Assistant
In-app assistant to help users through setup and configuration.
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Compliant with global information security standards
ISO 27001:2022 certified and SOC 2 and GDPR compliant.
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Regional deployment options
Keep data in preferred regions or environments.
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Pricing
Transparent, usage-based pricing
Clear consumption pricing, start small then scale.
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Free trial
Test real documents before committing, no sales calls required.
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Compare Google Document AI and Affinda

Find out why G2 users score Affinda 4.9/5

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Why Affinda is the best intelligent document processing platform

As the only IDP platform to apply agentic AI with persistent model memory, Affinda's platform ticks three key boxes: fast configuration, superior accuracy and the flexibility to extract data from any document in any format. That means you can create models to automate any document-heavy workflow in minutes, not months and integrate them with any business system.

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Example of automated data extraction from a document in Affinda

Create models in seconds

Upload a document and Affinda will predict the information you want to extract, letting you automate document processing in just a few clicks.

Example of how to configure data transformations in the Affinda Platform

Cleanse and transform data

Affinda automatically transforms data into a format your business system recognizes, ensuring extracted information is ready for downstream processing. Have a bespoke need? Use natural language to describe how you want the data to appear.

Example of how to configure data transformations in the Affinda Platform

Apply business logic

Use natural language to write validation rules and apply your business logic to the data. This ensures the output meets your organization’s requirements and enables seamless straight-through processing.

Pathway 1: Use our AI integrations agent

Create integrations with ease, even if you’re not a developer. Choose from 400+ business systems and describe how you want your document processing integration to work, using natural language. Affinda’s AI Integrations Agent will generate the code to make it happen.

Pathway 2: Write your own code

Easily connect Affinda with your systems using our client libraries. Automatically generate type-safe Pydantic models or TypeScript interfaces tailored to your document conversion needs.

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Gain all the features from day one. With a free trial, discover how easy it is to extract any information from any document, fast.

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Upload documents

Drag and drop, email or upload via API. Affinda can handle any document, any file type and any layout with ease.

See the magic

Watch as the platform predicts the information you want to extract, letting you build models in minutes, not months.

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Find out how to build an extraction model from a single document, transform the data and send it to any business system.

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