smartextract as an Alternative to Template-Based (Rule-Based) Solutions
Rule-based processing tools use predefined templates to extract specific fields from documents. Many companies rely on these solutions because they deliver reliable results when document layouts remain consistent.
The Limitations of Template-Based Solutions
Template-based solutions were among the first approaches to document processing. They extract data from fixed layouts but require extensive customization and new templates for every layout variation, making it difficult to handle new or changing documents.
Custom setup needed for every document type
Highly error-prone with even minor layout changes
Not suitable for free-text (e.g., emails)
High maintenance effort
Why smartextract is the Better Alternative
smartextract isn't just an improvement over template-based solutions – it's the next generation of AI-powered document processing.
Understands Documents Without Setup
No need to setups & adjust for each document type.
Accurate with Unknown Layouts
Instantly adapts to layout changes and processes data correctly without extra setup.
Reliable Free-Text Processing
Accurately captures data from free-text content like emails and documents.
Minimal Maintenance Required
No adjustments needed – works even with unknown layouts.
Understands context & checks plausibility
Recognizes relationships and automatically checks for data plausibility.
Processes Text and Images
Multimodal capabilities allow simultaneous processing of both text and visual elements.
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