Local
Free
Open-source software; model/hardware costs separate
- Included scope
- Text-PDF tree indexing; page-level citations
PageIndex
● Identity checkedDocument retrieval and traceable RAG · Official-source review 2026-10-09
PageIndex builds a document tree for reasoning-based retrieval instead of vector similarity. The SDK supports local and managed indexing, with page references and cloud block citations for grounded document answers.
- Category
- Document retrieval and traceable RAG
- Free access
- Local software is open source; Cloud has $10 initial credits and the first 1,000 active pages free each month. LLM charges remain separate.
- API access
- A PageIndex API key, Python SDK and developer documentation are provided; querying uses a separately supplied LLM.
Is PageIndex right for you?
A good fit for
Useful for developers retrieving context from long documents and checking answer citations.
Before you choose
Cloud indexing costs $0.01/page once, with active pages $0.001/page/month beyond the first 1,000; active-page retrieval has no PageIndex charge. Local supports text PDFs without OCR; cloud supports scanned files/images and block citations. Private-cloud enterprise is custom. Local indexing does not imply BYOK model calls keep content on-device. Accuracy and cost comparison benchmarks were not reproduced.
Workflow and handoff
Index a permitted fixture PDF, check returned page/block citations and measure indexing, storage and provider costs before production use.
Pricing and practical limits
Cloud indexing costs $0.01/page once, with active pages $0.001/page/month beyond the first 1,000; active-page retrieval has no PageIndex charge. Local supports text PDFs without OCR; cloud supports scanned files/images and block citations. Private-cloud enterprise is custom. Local indexing does not imply BYOK model calls keep content on-device. Accuracy and cost comparison benchmarks were not reproduced.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | PageIndex builds a document tree for reasoning-based retrieval instead of vector similarity. The SDK supports local and managed indexing, with page references and cloud block citations for grounded document answers. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Cloud indexing costs $0.01/page once, with active pages $0.001/page/month beyond the first 1,000; active-page retrieval has no PageIndex charge. Local supports text PDFs without OCR; cloud supports scanned files/images and block citations. Private-cloud enterprise is custom. Local indexing does not imply BYOK model calls keep content on-device. Accuracy and cost comparison benchmarks were not reproduced. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
PageIndex pricing & plans
Cloud usage
$0.01 per indexed page
USD metered; provider usage separate
- Included scope
- Managed indexing and storage; first 1,000 active pages/month free
Enterprise
Not listed
Custom private-cloud agreement
- Included scope
- Cloud features in customer VPC; support and audit logs
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Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is PageIndex used for?
PageIndex builds a document tree for reasoning-based retrieval instead of vector similarity. The SDK supports local and managed indexing, with page references and cloud block citations for grounded document answers.
Does PageIndex have a free plan?
Local software is open source; Cloud has $10 initial credits and the first 1,000 active pages free each month. LLM charges remain separate.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does PageIndex cost?
$0.01 per indexed page. See the billing terms below. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use PageIndex through an API?
A PageIndex API key, Python SDK and developer documentation are provided; querying uses a separately supplied LLM.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Cloud indexing costs $0.01/page once, with active pages $0.001/page/month beyond the first 1,000; active-page retrieval has no PageIndex charge. Local supports text PDFs without OCR; cloud supports scanned files/images and block citations. Private-cloud enterprise is custom. Local indexing does not imply BYOK model calls keep content on-device. Accuracy and cost comparison benchmarks were not reproduced.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
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