UiPath Document Understanding (UiPath IXP)
- UiPath DU: extraction inside the RPA suite. PaperOffice: the IDP result lives in the record — no robot mandate.
vs UiPath Document Understanding (UiPath IXP)
PaperOffice AI vs UiPath Document Understanding
UiPath DU lives in the automation suite; PaperOffice is Document Operations without a robot mandate.
At a glance
- 69ready document types
- 21invoice fields out of the box
- up to 200custom fields
- 35output languages
- from €6.00je 1.000 Seiten
Made for real business. Not for hype.
From document to fields
API output from July 14, 2026
Source document (invoice) · from €6 per 1,000 pages
Extracted fields · from €6 per 1,000 pages
Header fields
- _supplier_name Supplier Pristine Galvan Inc.
- _invoice_number Invoice number INV-59762
- _invoice_date Invoice date 07/07/2026
- _currency Currency USD
- _net_amount Net amount $2,317.27
- _vat_amount Tax amount $162.21
- _total_amount Total amount $2,527.98
Line items (3)
| # | SKU | Description | Unit | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ITEM-92912 | Multifold paper towels (case, 16 packs) | case | 40 | $42.11 | $1,684.40 |
| 2 | PN-61493 | Foaming hand soap refill, 1200 mL (case of 4) | case | 4 | $38.81 | $155.24 |
| 3 | PART-33106 | 55-gallon trash can liners (case of 100) | case | 9 | $53.07 | $477.63 |
LLM fields — natural language
Not only extract — derive and validate
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Accounts payable
Prompt
Based on the total amount, check whether this invoice exceeds the dual-control limit of USD 2,000 and therefore needs a second approval.
Result
Yes — USD 2,527.98 exceeds USD 2,000. Second approval required.
Document INV-59762 · field _total_amount
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KYC / HR / legal capacity
Prompt
Based on the date of birth on the ID document, check whether the person is of legal age (18) as of today.
Result
Yes — date of birth 12 Mar 2004 → of legal age on the reference date (22 years).
ID / passport pipeline · LLM field instead of a fixed template key
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Compliance / vendor screening
Prompt
Based on supplier name and address, check whether the issuer is located in the USA and must be treated as a third-country vendor for EU booking.
Result
Yes — Pristine Galvan Inc., Cleveland OH (USA). Third country / US vendor.
Document INV-59762 · address + company name via LLM prompt
Agent UI: extracted data (raw JSON)
JSON excerpt (7 fields + 3 line items)
{
"_supplier_name": {
"value": "Pristine Galvan Inc.",
"value_raw": "Pristine Galvan Inc."
},
"_invoice_number": {
"value": "INV-59762",
"value_raw": "INV-59762"
},
"_invoice_date": {
"value": "07/07/2026",
"value_raw": "2026-07-07"
},
"_currency": {
"value": "USD",
"value_raw": "USD"
},
"_net_amount": {
"value": "$2,317.27",
"value_raw": "2317.27"
},
"_vat_amount": {
"value": "$162.21",
"value_raw": "162.21"
},
"_total_amount": {
"value": "$2,527.98",
"value_raw": "2527.98"
},
"_line_items": [
{
"sku": "ITEM-92912",
"description": "Multifold paper towels (case, 16 packs)",
"qty": 40,
"unit": "case",
"rate": "$42.11",
"amount": "$1,684.40",
"amount_raw": "1684.40"
},
{
"sku": "PN-61493",
"description": "Foaming hand soap refill, 1200 mL (case of 4)",
"qty": 4,
"unit": "case",
"rate": "$38.81",
"amount": "$155.24",
"amount_raw": "155.24"
},
{
"sku": "PART-33106",
"description": "55-gallon trash can liners (case of 100)",
"qty": 9,
"unit": "case",
"rate": "$53.07",
"amount": "$477.63",
"amount_raw": "477.63"
}
]
} In the same account
More than extraction
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Extract
AI OCR with bounding boxes — 69 types, fields with location.
from €6 per 1,000 pages
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HITL review
Seamless in the job path — task and document also on mobile.
Web + Mobile
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Sign
SES signatures from the same credit balance.
SES from the balance
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WORM archive
Audit-proof filing and audit trail.
included
Comparison table
Details for UiPath Document Understanding from an official source, retrieved 08/2026.
| Criterion | PaperOffice | UiPath Document Understanding (UiPath IXP) |
|---|---|---|
| Bounding boxes (word/line level) | Yes (word/line level, Surya OCR) | n/a — public sources used here do not specify word-level bounding boxes for UiPath Document Understanding |
| Sandwich PDF / searchable archive PDF | Yes — searchable archive PDF | Sandwich PDF is not documented as a PaperOffice archive PDF for UiPath Document Understanding |
| Click-to-evidence / visual validation (HITL) | Yes — click-to-evidence / HITL | Visual HITL for UiPath Document Understanding is not documented as click-to-evidence on this page |
| Structured IDP fields (ready types) | 69 ready document types incl. DATEV/ZUGFeRD/XRechnung | Ready IDP document types for UiPath Document Understanding are not documented as a public specification on this page (as of 08/2026) |
| DMS/archive included (WORM, audit, legal hold) | Yes — WORM, audit trail, legal hold | no full DMS/WORM on the DU result — filing is a second system |
| Native MCP server (tool count) | Yes — 300+ API/MCP Tools | PaperOffice MCP: only in PaperOffice, not part of UiPath DU |
| Self-service without cloud setup | Yes — token in minutes | UiPath Cloud/Orchestrator — sales-led, not a credit token |
| Pricing model | One credit balance for all features: from €6.00–€60.00 per 1,000 pages by quality tier | UiPath Document Understanding: no PaperOffice-verified public package prices |
| Billing | from €6.00 per 1,000 pages (Elite) — same scale on every tier | n/a |
Source: vendr.com + floowed.com + checkthat.ai 2026, retrieved 08/2026.
UiPath Document Understanding (UiPath IXP) is a trademark of its respective owner. PaperOffice is not affiliated with or endorsed by UiPath Document Understanding (UiPath IXP). Competitor details are based on publicly available sources (as of 08/2026) and are provided without warranty.
Pricing model with qualification tiers
Our prices are public — including partner terms.
Unit: Price per 1,000 pages
| Tier | Elite Partner (−70%) | Partner (−40%) | Enduser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | €6.00 | €12.00 | €20.00 |
| Premium | €18.00 | €36.00 | €60.00 |
| Ultra | €60.00 | €120.00 | €200.00 |
Billing is internal in credits; amounts follow the selected currency (base: list price).
Elite terms after qualification — criteria and program are public: Pricing · Partner program
When is UiPath Document Understanding (UiPath IXP) the better choice?
Teams that wired Document Understanding into UiPath robots, Orchestrator and existing RPA licenses stay in the Automation Suite. PaperOffice is not a UiPath runtime.
When API-first, credits and MCP without a client or suite mandate matter, PaperOffice is the better fit.
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Key differences
PaperOffice AI
- Document platform with API: result in the archive, one credit balance, hosted in the EU, MCP for AI agents.
Three decision axes
1
UiPath Document Understanding: result and record
Teams that wired Document Understanding into UiPath robots, Orchestrator and existing RPA licenses stay in the Automation Suite. PaperOffice is not a UiPath runtime.
2
UiPath Document Understanding: contracts and credits
UiPath Document Understanding: this page does not invent list prices. PaperOffice bills credits — Basic 2¢, Premium 6¢, Ultra 20¢ per page, with public partner terms.
3
UiPath Document Understanding: data residency
UiPath DU lives in the automation suite; PaperOffice is Document Operations without a robot mandate. PaperOffice runs its own EU servers and files the result in an audit-proof way.
Integrated in minutes
- Copy llms-full.txt
https://api.paperoffice.ai/latest/docs/llms-full.txt - Paste into Claude, Cursor or your agent
- Say what you want to build — the agent delivers the finished integration.
Or connect directly: MCP server for Claude, Cursor and ChatGPT →
Integrate manually (Python)
Invoice extraction
curl -X POST "https://api.paperoffice.ai/latest/job/add/workflow" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer po_sk_xxx" \ -F "[email protected]" \ -F "model=premium" \ -F "idp_collection=invoice" # danach job_result pollen (job_id aus Response)import requests api_token = "po_sk_xxx"
file_path = "invoice.pdf" create = requests.post( "https://api.paperoffice.ai/latest/job/add/workflow", headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {api_token}"}, files={"file": open(file_path, "rb")}, data={"model": "premium", "idp_collection": "invoice"},
)
print(create.json())Sample response (truncated)
{ "status": "success", "job_id": "job_…", "result": { "fields": { "invoice_number": "…" } }
}Full parameters: llms-full.txt / Postman.
FAQ
Is PaperOffice a UiPath Document Understanding alternative?
Yes — when the need versus UiPath Document Understanding is capture, understanding, archive and action in one account, not a single step. The table above compares point by point.
What does PaperOffice cost compared to UiPath Document Understanding?
Basic 2¢, Premium 6¢, Ultra 20¢ per page — the price list is public. UiPath Document Understanding list prices appear only when documented; otherwise the table shows n/a.
What specifically sets UiPath Document Understanding (UiPath IXP) apart from PaperOffice?
UiPath Document Understanding (UiPath IXP) primarily solves the core job described on this page. PaperOffice keeps extraction, archive (WORM), permissions, HITL and MCP on the same document — with a public per-page price list.
How do I migrate from UiPath Document Understanding to PaperOffice?
From UiPath Document Understanding: prepare inventory as ZIP/scan source, start an import job, then workflows via REST and MCP. No mandatory partner project. llms-full.txt: Import & Migration.
Where is data processed — differently from UiPath Document Understanding?
On our own servers in the EU — including audit-proof filing and an audit trail. Where UiPath Document Understanding processes data is documented by the vendor.
Does switching from UiPath Document Understanding require a partner project?
Moving from UiPath Document Understanding typically starts with token + Import API — self-service instead of a mandatory project. Fastest with llms-full.txt.
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