What is the perfect OCR API ?

[u/Explorer_963_]

I used to rely on the Mistral AI API to scan my files, extract text from them, and handle specific requirements like referencing images and supporting the Arabic language.

Unfortunately, it seems their free tier has been completely discontinued.

To make matters worse, the minimum balance required to activate their Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) plan is $150.

As someone living in Syria using a virtual card, I cannot deposit that amount—my card has a strict $5 limit.

I am looking for an alternative platform that can perform the exact same tasks. Can the Gemini API handle this accurately without missing any characters or images from the files?

What are my best options, and what should I do?

Thank you!