Fast.io
- Fast.io: focus on storage, sync or classic DMS/ECM — Document Ops and MCP are often add-ons.
- Fast.io: Storing and sharing is not enough — Document Ops including IDP and MCP.
- List prices only with a verified official source.
vs Fast.io
PaperOffice AI vs Fast.io
Fast.io: Storing and sharing is not enough — Document Ops including IDP and MCP.
Overview
As a Fast.io alternative, PaperOffice starts with a self-service token instead of seat/project licensing — EU hosting, native WORM. This page compares PaperOffice with Fast.io based on facts and without disparagement — Storing and sharing is not enough — Document Ops including IDP and MCP.
- PaperOffice vs Fast.io: API-first with EU hosting and credits from 3¢/page.
- Versus Fast.io, the ops difference matters: one token, credits, EU hosting.
- Versus Fast.io, the stack difference matters: Document/Data AI under one credit system.
Comparison table
Unverified competitor data appears as “n/a”.
| Criterion | PaperOffice | Fast.io |
|---|---|---|
| Bounding boxes (word/line level) | Yes (word/line level, Surya OCR) | n/a |
| Sandwich PDF / searchable archive PDF | Yes — searchable archive PDF | n/a |
| Click-to-evidence / visual validation (HITL) | Yes — click-to-evidence / HITL | n/a |
| Structured IDP fields (ready types) | ~30 ready types incl. DATEV/ZUGFeRD | n/a |
| DMS/archive included (WORM, audit, legal hold) | Yes — WORM, audit trail, legal hold | n/a |
| E-signatures on the same document | Yes — on the same document object | n/a |
| Native MCP server (tool count) | Yes — 165+ DMS tools (MCP) | n/a |
| EU inference on owned hardware | Yes — owned EU GPU hardware | n/a |
| License model | Per-page / credits (list price) | n/a |
| API-first / headless | Yes — REST + MCP | n/a |
| Setup | Self-service token | n/a |
| Price / 1,000 pages (extraction only) | Basic €30 / Premium €40 / Ultra €100 per 1,000 pages (3/4/10¢) | n/a |
Competitor details only with a verified official source. Unverified fields appear as “n/a”.
Pricing model with qualification tiers
Transparent list price — margin for qualified partners and integrators.
- List price Basic 3¢ / Premium 4¢ / Ultra 10¢ per page
- Partner tier (integrator) 40% margin — entry via the partner application
- Elite tier 70% margin — reachable from within the partner program, evaluated individually
The path to 70% goes through partnership: first become a partner (40%), then Elite qualification. This also applies to direct customers with their own volume.
The margin compensates integration, first-level support and solution ownership. Direct customers pay the same list price — nobody pays more because of the partner model.
Key differences
PaperOffice AI
- API-first + MCP-native (same Bearer as REST).
- Per-page / credits from 3¢ (Basic / Premium / Ultra).
- EU hosting, WORM/GoBD, legal hold and audit trail natively.
Three decision axes
1
Geometry quality in the documents comparison with Fast.io
Fast.io: Storing and sharing is not enough — Document Ops including IDP and MCP. Sandwich PDFs carry the text layer into WORM so archive search works without re-OCR. — often missing in Fast.io pipelines. Versus Fast.io (fastio), the first question is whether word/line geometry and a searchable sandwich PDF exist on the object. Additionally: Click-to-evidence links DATEV fields to the original spot on the voucher image.
2
MCP-native follow-up in the fastio context
Signature, archive and IDP share the object ID — unlike typical Fast.io setups. Import jobs feed scans directly into collection, rights and audit trail. Credits cover OCR, IDP and downstream without a seat matrix.
3
EU inference without hyperscaler mandate vs Fast.io
Batch and latency plannable: Audit trail writes locally traceable events without a foreign control plane. Versus vendor spot near Fast.io clouds: Subprocessor list stays short because inference need not be outsourced.
Code example
Upload + invoice IDP (Document Ops)
import requests
api_token = "po_sk_xxx"
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {api_token}"}
# Storage allein reicht nicht: Datei in PaperOffice → IDP-Workflow
upload = requests.post(
"https://api.paperoffice.ai/latest/documents/document-put",
headers=headers,
files={"file": open("invoice.pdf", "rb")},
)
print("upload", upload.json())
extract = requests.post(
"https://api.paperoffice.ai/latest/job/add/workflow",
headers=headers,
files={"file": open("invoice.pdf", "rb")},
data={"model": "premium", "idp_collection": "invoice"},
)
print("idp", extract.json())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)Sample response (truncated)
{
"status": "success",
"job_id": "job_…",
"result": { "fields": { "invoice_number": "…" } }
}Full parameters: llms-full.txt / Postman.
FAQ
Is PaperOffice a Fast.io alternative?
Yes. PaperOffice AI can be evaluated as an alternative to Fast.io — along license, self-service, GoBD/WORM and agents, API-first and without disparagement.
What does PaperOffice cost compared to Fast.io?
PaperOffice lists AI DMS/IDP transparently: Basic 3¢, Premium 4¢, Ultra 10¢ per page. List prices for Fast.io are stated only with an official source and retrieval date — otherwise “n/a”.
How do I migrate from Fast.io to PaperOffice?
From Fast.io: prepare inventory as ZIP/scan source, start an import job, then workflows/MCP on the same token. No mandatory partner project. llms-full.txt: Import & Migration.
Where is data processed — differently from Fast.io?
PaperOffice processes on EU infrastructure on owned hardware. Versus Fast.io, residency and inference are stated only with verifiable facts.
Does switching from Fast.io require a partner project?
Moving from Fast.io typically starts with token + Import API — self-service instead of a mandatory project.
How does one reach the 70% partner margin?
The first step is partnership (40% margin) via the partner application. The Elite tier (70%) is evaluated individually from within the active partner program. The margin compensates integration, first-level support and solution ownership — direct customers pay the same list price.
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