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Tool review · est. 2010

Dext

AI-powered receipt and invoice capture with 99.9% OCR accuracy

Tier across use cases

Strengths

  • 99.9% OCR accuracy claim - even with handwritten receipts (highest in category).
  • 11,500+ bank/e-commerce/payment integrations - eliminates duplicate data entry.
  • 30+ accounting software syncs (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, MYOB, FreeAgent, others).
  • Direct sync with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage for accounting workflow.
  • Connects to Amazon, Shopify, Stripe, PayPal for e-commerce data.
  • Multiple receipt submission methods: mobile app, email, WhatsApp, Dropbox, drag-and-drop, bank feeds.
  • Mobile app handles bulk receipt upload with image size adjustment.
  • GPS mileage tracking built-in.
  • AI suggests categories, descriptions, payment methods automatically.
  • Custom rules (supplier rules, smart splits) automate categorization.
  • Auto-publishing rules save manual posting time.
  • Cloud vault stores 7 years of receipts and invoices - searchable by date/supplier/amount/category.
  • Bank statement extraction (PDF bank statements auto-parsed).
  • Document line item extraction (detailed itemization from invoices/receipts).
  • Approval workflows for team expense management.
  • Dext Precision (intelligent data reviews 2022) for client insights.
  • Dext Commerce (e-commerce data 2025) integrated.
  • AI-audit trails (2025) for compliance documentation.
  • Multi-currency OCR for international transactions.
  • Real-time processing (2024 launch).
  • Making Tax Digital (UK) support for sole traders and landlords.
  • 15-year track record (founded 2010).
  • Bundled pricing for accounting firms to share with clients per GetApp reviewer.
  • Free trial on all plans.
  • Submission methods diversity is industry-leading.
  • For pre-accounting receipt and invoice digitization, Dext purpose-built.

Trade-offs

  • User interface can be difficult for beginners per Research.com analysis - challenging onboarding experience.
  • Data syncing delays occasionally disrupt real-time financial updates per Research.com.
  • Receipt and invoice extraction accuracy varies - 99.9% claim, but messy receipts may require manual fixes.
  • Limited integration options with third-party applications compared to some competitors per Research.com.
  • Mobile app lacks several desktop features, reducing usability on the go.
  • Dext does NOT have bank reconciliations per G2 reviewer - focus is pre-accounting not full bookkeeping.
  • Subscription cancellation is on annual basis - cannot cancel immediately per G2 reviewer.
  • For full bookkeeping automation (vs receipt capture only), Puzzle.io or Synder broader.
  • For e-commerce multi-channel sync specifically, Synder more focused on $52/mo entry.
  • For AI-native accounting for SaaS startups, Puzzle.io better partner-only model.
  • For Excel-based audit workflows, DataSnipper Excel-native fit.
  • For PDF editing and document manipulation, Foxit purpose-built.
  • For client portal with messaging and invoicing, Assembly broader workflow.
  • For proposal management with billing automation, Ignition specialized.
  • For complete QuickBooks alternative including bank rec, QuickBooks itself or Xero direct.
  • For sole traders only, simpler tools like Wave free.
  • For complex multi-entity accounting, Sage Intacct or NetSuite better.
  • Essentials plan single user only - team usage requires Advanced ~$36/mo.
  • Limited customizability per Research.com - rigid for non-standard accounting practices.

Key features

  • 99.9% OCR accuracy
  • Handwritten receipt support
  • AI-powered categorization
  • Receipt capture (mobile, email, WhatsApp, Dropbox, drag-and-drop)
  • Mobile app (iOS, Android)
  • Bulk receipt upload
  • GPS mileage tracking
  • Custom rules (supplier rules, smart splits)
  • Auto-publishing rules
  • Bank feeds
  • 11,500+ bank/e-commerce/payment integrations
  • 30+ accounting software syncs
  • Xero integration (direct)
  • QuickBooks integration (direct)
  • Sage integration (direct)
  • MYOB integration
  • Amazon integration
  • Shopify integration
  • Stripe integration
  • PayPal integration
  • Cloud vault (7-year storage)
  • Bank statement extraction (PDF)
  • Document line item extraction
  • Approval workflows
  • Multi-currency OCR
  • Real-time processing
  • Dext Precision (intelligent reviews)
  • Dext Commerce (e-commerce)
  • AI-audit trails
  • Making Tax Digital (UK)
  • Free trial all plans
  • Per-client partner pricing

Pricing

Founded 2010 as Receipt Bank. Rebranded to Dext 2021. Essentials ~$24/month (1 user). Advanced ~$36/month (multi-user). Enterprise custom. 99.9% OCR accuracy claim including handwritten receipts. 11,500+ banks, e-commerce platforms, payment systems integrations. 30+ accounting software syncs (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage). Multiple receipt submission methods: email, WhatsApp, Dropbox, drag-and-drop, mobile app, bank feeds. 7-year cloud vault for receipts and invoices. 2022 Dext Precision (intelligent data reviews), 2024 multi-currency OCR + real-time processing, 2025 Dext Commerce and AI-audit trails rolled out globally.

Free Trial

$0/mo

  • Free trial on all plans
  • Test 99.9% OCR accuracy
  • Test receipt capture (mobile, email, WhatsApp, Dropbox)
  • Test accounting integrations

Essentials

$24/mo

1 seat

  • ~$24/month
  • Core features
  • 1 user
  • Email/mobile capture
  • Basic integrations
  • 99.9% OCR accuracy
  • Cloud vault
  • Mobile app
  • Drag-and-drop
  • WhatsApp upload

Advanced

$36/mo

  • ~$36/month
  • Multi-user
  • Supplier rules
  • Bank matching
  • Expense claims
  • Mileage tracking GPS
  • Custom rules
  • Smart splits
  • Bank statement extraction
  • Document line item extraction
  • Approval workflows

Enterprise

Custom

  • Custom pricing
  • API access
  • Advanced analytics
  • Dedicated support
  • Per-client pricing
  • Client portal
  • Firm-wide reporting
  • Bulk features
  • SSO
  • Custom integrations

Partner Plan

Custom

  • Per-client pricing scales with book of business
  • Client portal
  • Firm-wide reporting
  • Bulk features
  • Free trial available
  • Accounting firm tools
  • Bundled pricing accountants share with clients

What reviewers say

Best for

Small to mid-sized businesses and accounting firms wanting AI-powered receipt and invoice capture with deep Xero/QuickBooks/Sage integration, sole traders and landlords needing Making Tax Digital (UK) support with Dext extraction, businesses with high receipt and invoice volume wanting 99.9% OCR accuracy (including handwritten), e-commerce sellers wanting Dext Commerce integration with Amazon/Shopify/Stripe/PayPal, accountants serving multiple clients wanting per-client partner pricing and bundled offers, finance teams needing approval workflows for expense management, businesses with multi-currency transactions wanting OCR support, organizations needing 7-year searchable cloud vault for audit compliance, teams wanting submission flexibility (mobile, email, WhatsApp, Dropbox, drag-and-drop, bank feeds), UK accountants serving sole traders and small businesses for Making Tax Digital - particularly users where pre-accounting receipt capture is primary friction point.

Frequently asked

Who is Dext best for?
Small to mid-sized businesses and accounting firms wanting AI-powered receipt and invoice capture with deep Xero/QuickBooks/Sage integration, sole traders and landlords needing Making Tax Digital (UK) support with Dext extraction, businesses with high receipt and invoice volume wanting 99.9% OCR accuracy (including handwritten), e-commerce sellers wanting Dext Commerce integration with Amazon/Shopify/Stripe/PayPal, accountants serving multiple clients wanting per-client partner pricing and bundled offers, finance teams needing approval workflows for expense management, businesses with multi-currency transactions wanting OCR support, organizations needing 7-year searchable cloud vault for audit compliance, teams wanting submission flexibility (mobile, email, WhatsApp, Dropbox, drag-and-drop, bank feeds), UK accountants serving sole traders and small businesses for Making Tax Digital - particularly users where pre-accounting receipt capture is primary friction point.
How is Dext ranked on TIERSAI?
Dext earns A tier (8.25/10) for Expense & Receipt Automation, and is ranked across 2 use cases in total. Every score uses the same transparent 0-to-10 scale across five axes.
How much does Dext cost?
Founded 2010 as Receipt Bank. Rebranded to Dext 2021. Essentials ~$24/month (1 user). Advanced ~$36/month (multi-user). Enterprise custom. 99.9% OCR accuracy claim including handwritten receipts. 11,500+ banks, e-commerce platforms, payment systems integrations. 30+ accounting software syncs (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage). Multiple receipt submission methods: email, WhatsApp, Dropbox, drag-and-drop, mobile app, bank feeds. 7-year cloud vault for receipts and invoices. 2022 Dext Precision (intelligent data reviews), 2024 multi-currency OCR + real-time processing, 2025 Dext Commerce and AI-audit trails rolled out globally.

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