Turn any document into structured data — instantly.
Docling Serve turns messy documents into clean, structured data. Drop in a PDF, a Word file, or even a scanned image, and get back Markdown, JSON, or HTML — with tables, reading order, and layout preserved. It's like having an AI assistant that reads and organizes your documents for you.
What makes Docling Serve worth launching.
Upload PDFs, Word docs, PowerPoint files, Excel sheets, images, HTML pages, and even audio files — Docling Serve handles them all.
The built-in AI detects tables, formulas, code blocks, and page layouts, and preserves the correct reading order automatically.
Get your document back as Markdown, JSON, HTML, plain text, or YAML — whichever works best for your next step.
Even scanned or image-based PDFs are no problem — the OCR engine reads text from images and converts it into usable data.
A friendly visual interface lets you upload documents, tweak settings, and preview results right in your browser.
Docling Serve works seamlessly with AI frameworks, automation tools, and any app that can make an API request.
If you fit one of these, Docling Serve is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where Docling Serve makes a real difference.
Turn a stack of PDF reports into structured Markdown or JSON that you can search, edit, and reuse in other projects.
Clean up messy documents so they can be fed into language models, chatbots, or knowledge bases with accurate text and structure.
Convert legacy Word docs, scanned PDFs, and slide decks into clean Markdown or HTML that's easy to store and search.
Send multiple documents through the pipeline and get consistent, structured output every time — perfect for recurring tasks.
Docling Serve is a powerful document conversion tool built by IBM Research. It takes documents in almost any format — PDFs, Word files, PowerPoint decks, Excel spreadsheets, images, web pages, and more — and converts them into clean, structured formats like Markdown, JSON, and HTML. What makes it special is that it understands the layout of each page: it detects tables, recognizes formulas, identifies code blocks, and figures out the correct reading order. You can use it on its own to quickly extract text from documents, or connect it to other tools and workflows. It's perfect for anyone who regularly works with documents and needs to get the information out of them fast.
Docling Serve makes document conversion feel effortless. Built by IBM Research and backed by years of AI expertise, it understands documents the way a human reader does — spotting tables, formulas, headings, and images, and arranging them in the right order. Whether you're a researcher extracting data from academic papers, a content creator repurposing old materials, or a team building AI-powered tools, Docling Serve saves you hours of manual work. It's trusted by thousands of users and has one of the most active open-source communities in the document processing space.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
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Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy Docling Serve and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching Docling Serve on OpenZapps.
Docling Serve converts documents — like PDFs, Word files, and images — into clean, structured formats like Markdown, JSON, and HTML. It uses AI to understand the layout, tables, and reading order, so nothing gets lost.
Not at all. OpenZapps handles everything behind the scenes. Once your app is live, you can upload documents through the built-in visual interface and download the converted results.
You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly fee to run any apps in our catalog. There are no per-document fees, no usage limits, and no surprise charges — just one simple subscription.
Yes. Your documents are processed on your own private cloud app, not on a public server. You control who has access, and your data stays with you.
Yes! Through OpenZapps, you can connect your own custom domain to your Docling Serve app so it feels like your own branded tool.
Try something new — same platform, same flat price.
Start free, launch Docling Serve in seconds, and cancel whenever you want — zero risk.
Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.
