I have recently been looking into the AI builder (specifically the models that can do form recognition like prebuilt models like invoices for example) and Document Intelligence (previously form recognizer), which also has prebuilt and custom models. My questions are: Does AI builder use document intelligence under the hood for form recognition tasks? Basically, is the same model being called when we use a prebuilt invoice model when using both AI Builder and Document intelligence? If so, why does microsoft have 2 different models that perform the same function. I understand document intelligence can be integrated with AI builder, is this to expand the capabilities of AI builder as it is a low/co code service? What about custom models? difference between how a custom model works within AI builder vs within document intelligence. Thanks

Hello Gianchandani, Neha , I will be answering the questions: "Does AI builder use document intelligence under the hood for form recognition tasks? Basically, is the same model being called when we use a prebuilt invoice model when using both AI Builder and Document intelligence?" Yes, it serves as a simplified, low-code/no-code interface that leverages the power of Document Intelligence. If so, why does microsoft have 2 different models that perform the same function?: AI Builder simplifies and leverages Document Intelligence for users in Power Platform while Document Intelligence offers advanced capabilities for developers I understand document intelligence can be integrated with AI builder, is this to expand the capabilities of AI builder as it is a low/co code service? Yes, it expands the capablities What about custom models? difference between how a custom model works within AI builder vs within document intelligence. With AI Builder, the process is simplified while Document Intelligence provide more control and flexibility. You can mark it 'Accept Answer' and 'Upvote' if this helped you Regards, Abiola

AI builder vs Document intelligence

Gianchandani, Neha 0

I have recently been looking into the AI builder (specifically the models that can do form recognition like prebuilt models like invoices for example) and Document Intelligence (previously form recognizer), which also has prebuilt and custom models.

My questions are:

Does AI builder use document intelligence under the hood for form recognition tasks? Basically, is the same model being called when we use a prebuilt invoice model when using both AI Builder and Document intelligence?
If so, why does microsoft have 2 different models that perform the same function.
I understand document intelligence can be integrated with AI builder, is this to expand the capabilities of AI builder as it is a low/co code service?
What about custom models? difference between how a custom model works within AI builder vs within document intelligence.

Thanks

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akinbade abiola 19,210 Reputation points

2024-09-04T23:10:49.17+00:00

Hello Gianchandani, Neha,

I will be answering the questions:

"Does AI builder use document intelligence under the hood for form recognition tasks? Basically, is the same model being called when we use a prebuilt invoice model when using both AI Builder and Document intelligence?"

Yes, it serves as a simplified, low-code/no-code interface that leverages the power of Document Intelligence.

If so, why does microsoft have 2 different models that perform the same function?:

AI Builder simplifies and leverages Document Intelligence for users in Power Platform while Document Intelligence offers advanced capabilities for developers

I understand document intelligence can be integrated with AI builder, is this to expand the capabilities of AI builder as it is a low/co code service?

Yes, it expands the capablities

What about custom models? difference between how a custom model works within AI builder vs within document intelligence.

With AI Builder, the process is simplified while Document Intelligence provide more control and flexibility.

You can mark it 'Accept Answer' and 'Upvote' if this helped you

Regards,

Abiola
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Gianchandani, Neha 0 Reputation points

2024-09-10T20:17:35.7466667+00:00

@akinbade abiola

Thank you for your response.

I have some follow up questions:

If AI builder uses document intelligence under the hood, is there a difference between the capabilities (like performance, accuracy of recognition etc) of AI builder (specifically for form recognition, be it with custom or predefined models) and Azures document intelligence? Or is the only difference in terms of end user's coding capability?

Could you direct me to documentation/let me know if there is any added functionality of document intelligence that is not available via AI builder? Since Microsoft doesn't actually compare AI builder vs document intelligence anywhere in its documentation, an alternative link states that:

AI Builder is heavily leveraged towards ‘citizen’ developers who prefer a truly no/low-code, lightweight experience that offers little customization, but high ease of use. Document Intelligence is geared towards pro-code, highly customizable workloads where scaling, control, and integration is key.

What kind of customization are we referring to here?

Thank you,

Neha

Gianchandani, Neha 0 Reputation points

2024-09-10T20:23:18.81+00:00

Hi,

Thank you so much for your response. I have some follow up-questions if that is okay:

Since AI builder uses document intelligence under the hood, is there a difference in capabilities (in terms of accuracy of recognition, available functionality etc) of AI builder and document intelligence? I understand one is a low code solution and the other is 'pro' code in a way, but are there differences when it comes to how both the tools perform?

Additionally, from what I could find, Microsoft doesn't compare AI builder with document intelligence, but another blog compared them and said that AI builder has limited customization whereas document intelligence offered more customization geared towards pro developers, what do you this customization is?

If you could direct me to the appropriate documentation, I'll appreciate it.

Thank you so much.

Gianchandani, Neha 0 Reputation points

2024-09-10T20:23:51.5233333+00:00

Hi @akinbade abiola

Thank you so much for your response. I have some follow up-questions if that is okay:

Since AI builder uses document intelligence under the hood, is there a difference in capabilities (in terms of accuracy of recognition, available functionality etc) of AI builder and document intelligence? I understand one is a low code solution and the other is 'pro' code in a way, but are there differences when it comes to how both the tools perform?

Additionally, from what I could find, Microsoft doesn't compare AI builder with document intelligence, but another blog compared them and said that AI builder has limited customization whereas document intelligence offered more customization geared towards pro developers, what do you this customization is? If you could direct me to the appropriate documentation, I'll appreciate it.

Thank you so much.

AshokPeddakotla-MSFT 35,096 Reputation points

2024-09-25T16:14:55.7766667+00:00

Gianchandani, Neha Please see below information to your follow up query.

The choice between AI Builder and Document Intelligence comes down to the level of control and customization you require, as well as the technical expertise of the users. AI Builder is designed for ease of use and quick deployment, while Document Intelligence is geared toward scenarios requiring detailed configuration and robust integration.

Document Intelligence offers a broader range of functionalities through its APIs, including more sophisticated document processing capabilities like custom model training, complex data extraction, and detailed output configuration. AI Builder, on the other hand, abstracts many of these details to provide a simplified user experience, which might limit access to some advanced features.

See Frequently asked questions, Azure AI Document Intelligence and Overview of AI Builder for more information.

Do let me know if you have any further queries.
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