Too Many Folders, Not Enough Time
You know the answer is somewhere in your files. You just spent 20 minutes clicking through nested folders, opening documents one by one, still searching.
Your files are never stored in the cloud
ChatGPT for Your Local Files. Answers in Seconds, Not Hours.
You have 1000 PDFs, Word docs, PowerPoints, and spreadsheets scattered across your computer. Ask a question in plain English. Get the answer with the exact source. No coding, no cloud uploads, no technical setup.
Files stay on your device
Mac & Windows
Free forever plan
3 hrs/day
spent searching for information
Workers spend ~15 hours per week just looking for information they need
, Coveo, 2024
80%
of enterprise data is unstructured
Trapped in PDFs, docs, slides, and spreadsheets
, IDC & Forbes
30%
of the workweek lost to finding data
Across organizations using an average of 367 apps and systems
, Forrester, 2024
Why Docora Exists
Your documents hold the answers, you just can't find them fast enough.
Built by a Stanford-trained physician and AI researcher who saw firsthand how much time professionals waste searching through documents.
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Dude this is sick. I could search all my endo literature in seconds.
IM
Dr. Ideen Modarres
Endodontist Resident, University of Illinois Chicago
The Daily Struggle
Sound Familiar?
You're not alone. Knowledge workers lose an average of 2.5 hours per week searching for information they know exists.
Keyword Search Falls Short
Traditional search only finds exact matches. When you can't remember the exact phrase, you're stuck scanning pages or giving up entirely.
Privacy vs. Productivity
Cloud tools promise smarter search - but require uploading your confidential files. Legal docs, medical records, financial data. That's not a tradeoff you should have to make.
Information Scattered Everywhere
Critical insights are buried across PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, and presentations. No single view. No way to connect the dots.
There's a better way. One that keeps your data private.
The Solution
How Docora Works for You
Powerful AI search meets privacy-first design. Find answers instantly while keeping your document files exactly where they belong - on your device, never stored externally.
Just ask naturally
Natural Language Search
Ask questions the way you'd ask a colleague. "What were the key findings from the Q3 report?" No keywords needed - Docora understands context and intent.
Nothing stored externally
Privacy-First Design
Your document files are never uploaded or stored externally - they stay exactly where they belong. When you search, only the relevant text is processed through secure AI, then immediately discarded. No storage. No training. No data selling. Ever.
Your files never leave your device
PDF · Word · PowerPoint · Excel
Multi-Format Support
Search across PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel spreadsheets. One unified search for all your document types.
Contextual follow-ups
Conversation Context
Ask follow-up questions naturally. Docora remembers your conversation context, so you can dig deeper without repeating yourself.
See how it works with your own files. Download free and try it yourself.
Compare
How Docora Stacks Up
See how Docora compares to other ways of searching your documents. Simple enough for a doctor, powerful enough for a researcher, private enough for a lawyer.
| Feature | Docora | ChatGPT / Claude | AnythingLLM | OS Search |
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| Natural language Q&A | ||||
| Files stay on your device | ||||
| Large file support (200+ pages) | ||||
| No technical setup required | ||||
| Source citations | ||||
| Search across all your files at once | ||||
| Instant answers (< 5 seconds) | ||||
| Frontier-grade AI accuracy | ||||
| Follow-up questions with context |
Natural language Q&A
Docora
ChatGPT / Claude
AnythingLLM
OS Search
Files stay on your device
Docora
ChatGPT / Claude
AnythingLLM
OS Search
Large file support (200+ pages)
Docora
ChatGPT / Claude
AnythingLLM
OS Search
No technical setup required
Docora
ChatGPT / Claude
AnythingLLM
OS Search
Source citations
Docora
ChatGPT / Claude
AnythingLLM
OS Search
Search across all your files at once
Docora
ChatGPT / Claude
AnythingLLM
OS Search
Instant answers (< 5 seconds)
Docora
ChatGPT / Claude
AnythingLLM
OS Search
Frontier-grade AI accuracy
Docora
ChatGPT / Claude
AnythingLLM
OS Search
Follow-up questions with context
Docora
ChatGPT / Claude
AnythingLLM
OS Search
Ready to try the difference?
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See Docora in Action
Ask natural language questions about your documents and get instant, accurate answers.
Use Cases
Built for Knowledge Workers
Whether you're a doctor searching clinical protocols or a lawyer reviewing contracts, Docora finds the answer in seconds.
Medical Professionals
Doctors, Residents & Researchers
Search through clinical protocols, textbooks, research papers, and guidelines instantly. Find drug interactions, treatment protocols, or study results without flipping through hundreds of pages.
Example query:
"What is the recommended dosing for dupilumab in atopic dermatitis?"
Legal Professionals
Lawyers, Paralegals & Consultants
Find specific clauses across hundreds of contracts, case files, and legal briefs in seconds. Never miss a critical detail buried in a 500-page document again.
Example query:
"What are the termination conditions in the 2024 partnership agreement?"
Business & Consulting
Consultants, Analysts & Managers
Pull insights from client deliverables, financial reports, and strategy documents. Connect dots across presentations, spreadsheets, and memos instantly.
Example query:
"What were the key findings from the Q3 market analysis report?"
Academic Research
Researchers, PhD Students & Faculty
Query your entire literature library using natural language. Find citations, compare methodologies, and surface relevant findings across your complete research collection.
Example query:
"Which papers discuss the correlation between sleep quality and cognitive performance?"
Simple Setup
Get Started in Minutes
No complicated configuration. No learning curve. Just download, point, and search.
1
Download Docora
Install on Mac or Windows in under a minute. Start searching in seconds.
2
Select Your Folders
Point Docora at your document folders. Your files stay on your device - only text is sent to our secure AI for indexing.
3
Ask Anything
Search with natural questions. Get answers with source citations, instantly.
Start Searching Now
Free forever plan available · No credit card required
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free with a 14-day Pro trial. Upgrade when you're ready.
Free
$0forever
Includes 14-day Pro trial · No credit card required
Includes:
- Natural language search
- 200 searchable files
- 50 searches per month
- PDF, Word, PowerPoint & Excel support
- AI chat with your documents
- Source attribution
- Local-first privacy
Launch Pricing·Lock in this rate forever
Pro
$29$9/mo
14-day free trial · Cancel anytime · Powered by Stripe
Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited searchable files
- Unlimited searches
- Code files & 80+ file types
- Larger file support
- Priority support
- Early access to new features
Your files never leave your device. All plans include our local-first privacy guarantee.
Testimonials
What Users Say
Real feedback from knowledge workers who transformed their document workflow.
“
Dude this is sick. I could search all my endo literature in seconds.
IM
Dr. Ideen Modarres
Endodontist Resident, University of Illinois Chicago
“
I used to spend hours digging through case files. Now I just ask Docora and get instant answers with exact citations. It's transformed how I prepare for meetings.
SM
Sarah Mitchell
Legal Consultant
“
Finally, a document search tool that doesn't require uploading everything to the cloud. The privacy-first approach was the deciding factor for our entire research team.
JR
Dr. James Rodriguez
Clinical Researcher
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Docora. Can't find the answer? Reach out to our support team.
Docora is a privacy-first AI document search tool for your local files. It lets you search across PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and spreadsheets using natural language questions. Your files stay on your computer and are never uploaded to the cloud. Think of it as ChatGPT for your local documents.
Docora supports PDF documents (.pdf), Word documents (.doc, .docx), PowerPoint presentations (.ppt, .pptx), and Excel spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx). We're actively working on adding more formats based on user feedback.
Your files stay on your computer and are never uploaded. For search functionality, text chunks are sent to our AI partners (VoyageAI for embeddings, Cohere for reranking, and OpenAI for chat). These partners process the data in real-time and delete it immediately after processing, except OpenAI which retains chat data for 30 days for abuse monitoring before deletion.
NotebookLM requires uploading your documents to Google's servers, while Docora keeps all files on your device. Docora also supports larger file sizes (200+ pages), works offline for file management, and offers more control over your data privacy. NotebookLM is better for collaborative research, while Docora excels at private, local document analysis.
Yes, Docora offers a free forever plan that includes 200 searchable files, 50 searches per month, and support for PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. We also offer a 14-day free trial of Pro features (unlimited files, searches, and 80+ file types) with no credit card required. Pro costs $9/month after the trial.
When you download Docora, you automatically get full access to all Pro features for 14 days - no credit card required. After the trial, you can continue using the Free plan forever (with PDF, Word, PowerPoint & Excel support), or upgrade to Pro for unlimited files, searches, and 80+ file types.
Free includes 200 searchable files, 50 searches per month, and PDF, Word, PowerPoint & Excel support. Pro unlocks unlimited files, unlimited searches, code files and 80+ additional file types, larger file support, and priority support - all for $9/month.
Yes, Docora requires an internet connection to process searches through our secure AI partners. This enables the natural language understanding that makes Docora powerful. Your document files are never uploaded - only the text needed to answer your question is sent, processed in real-time, and immediately discarded.
Docora uses state-of-the-art embedding models to understand the semantic meaning of your questions and documents. This means you can ask natural questions like 'What did the Q3 report say about revenue growth?' instead of trying to guess exact keywords.
Upgrading is simple - just click the 'Upgrade' button in the app settings. Your indexed files and conversation history transfer seamlessly. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime with no lock-in or hidden fees.
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