Iteration Layer vs Parseur
Parseur can parse web pages as part of document workflows; Iteration Layer extracts typed JSON directly from a public URL.
Why developers switch from Parseur
Parseur can bring web pages into parsing workflows. Iteration Layer turns public pages into schema-based typed JSON for agents, sheets, generated documents, and review steps.
Public URL in, typed JSON out
Send a URL and a schema to receive typed fields instead of configuring a broader parser mailbox and export workflow.
Confidence and citations per field
Each extracted website value includes a confidence score and source citation for review and validation.
Workflow-ready website extraction
Use the extraction result directly in product code, agents, or scheduled jobs without building an intermediate no-code workflow.
Feature-by-feature comparison
We went through the docs so you don't have to. Here's how every feature compares — including the ones where we're not the better choice.
| Feature | Iteration Layer | Parseur |
|---|---|---|
| Schema-defined extraction |
Yes
Define fields in a schema and receive typed JSON results |
Yes
Fields are configured in parser workflows rather than a dedicated URL extraction API |
| Confidence scores |
Per field
Confidence score between 0 and 1 for every extracted field |
No
No documented per-field confidence scoring for extracted values |
| Source citations |
Yes
Verbatim source citation from the page for every field |
No
No documented source citations for extracted website values |
| EU hosting |
EU only
All processing on EU-hosted servers |
EU-hosted
Parseur states data is processed and stored in the European Union |
| Web page extraction |
Yes
Send a public URL and schema directly to the website extraction API |
Limited
Web pages can be downloaded and parsed as part of document workflows |
| Crawling depth |
Single page
One public URL per request |
Linked page
Can parse a downloaded web page rather than operate as a crawler platform |
| No-code workflow |
Developer API
Designed for developers building product, agent, and automation workflows with typed extraction results |
Strong
No-code parser and integration workflows are a core product strength |
| Automation integrations |
API, n8n, MCP
Official n8n node, REST API, webhook-friendly responses, and MCP server for agent workflows |
Built-in exports
Exports to Zapier, Make, Power Automate, n8n, webhooks, CSV, XLSX, and JSON |
| Pricing model |
Per page
One credit per extraction request |
Plan-based
Pricing is based on document volume, parser/mailbox usage, and plan limits |
| Infrastructure required |
None
Fully managed API with no deployment or infrastructure to manage |
None
Fully managed SaaS platform with no infrastructure to manage |
| GDPR / Data privacy |
Zero retention
No page content stored beyond temporary 90-day logs |
EU data residency
Public site states EU data residency and data protection controls |
| Data used for training |
Never
Page content is never used to train or improve AI models |
Not sold / reused
Public site states customer data is never sold, shared, or reused |
Pricing
Start usage-based. Switch to a subscription when your volume becomes predictable.
Usage-based
Graduated pricing. Your effective rate decreases automatically as monthly usage grows.
- No monthly commitment
- Pay only for credits used
- Automatic volume discounts as usage grows
Predictable volume
Fixed recurring credit packs with lower effective credit prices for steady usage.
- Lower effective per-credit prices
- Fixed recurring credit packs
- Predictable monthly budget
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