SendToBooks vs Dext (Receipt Bank) - Built for Individuals

SendToBooks vs Dext:
Built for individuals.

Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) is designed for accountants managing client documents. SendToBooks is designed for the person actually spending the money.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Dext (Receipt Bank) SendToBooks
Designed for Accountants & bookkeepers Individuals & small businesses
Accountant required? Yes — typically set up by your accountant No — you manage it yourself
How you capture receipts App, email, or fetch from suppliers Text a photo or forward email
Pricing model Per-user, per-client pricing Flat $20/mo
Complexity Multi-client dashboard, accounting integrations Simple — text or email, done
Setup time Requires accountant to configure Under 2 minutes
Accounting integrations Deep (Xero, QBO, Sage) Clean CSV exports
Best for Accounting firms with many clients Self-employed & small business owners

Why people choose SendToBooks over Dext

No accountant required

Dext is typically set up and managed by your accountant. SendToBooks puts you in control — sign up, get your number, and start sending receipts in minutes.

Built for the person spending money

Dext is designed as a tool for accountants to receive client documents. SendToBooks is designed for you — the person at the register, paying the bill, driving to the job site.

Flat, transparent pricing

Dext uses per-user and per-client pricing that gets expensive fast. SendToBooks is a flat $20/mo — unlimited receipts, no hidden fees, no per-user charges.

Simple CSV exports

No complex sync configuration required. Export your categorized receipts as clean CSVs and hand them to your accountant. One click, done.

Pricing Comparison

Dext (Receipt Bank)

$24-60+

per user / month

Per-client pricing for accountants. Individual plans available but expensive. Costs scale with users and document volume.

SendToBooks

$20

flat / month

One price. Unlimited receipts. No per-client fees. No accountant needed to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an accountant to use SendToBooks?

No. Unlike Dext, which is typically set up and managed by your accountant, SendToBooks is designed for you to use directly. Sign up, get your phone number and email address, and start sending receipts. When tax time comes, export a CSV for your accountant.

Can my accountant still access my SendToBooks data?

Yes. You can export your categorized expenses as a clean CSV anytime and share it with your accountant. They get organized data with vendor, amount, date, and category — exactly what they need.

Does SendToBooks integrate with Xero or QuickBooks like Dext?

SendToBooks focuses on clean CSV exports rather than direct accounting integrations. For most self-employed people and small businesses, a CSV export is all your accountant needs. No complex sync configuration required.

Is SendToBooks as accurate as Dext for data extraction?

Yes. SendToBooks uses AI to extract vendor, amount, date, and category from every receipt you send — whether it's a photo you texted or an email receipt you forwarded. The data extraction happens in real time.

Simpler than Dext. No accountant needed.

$20/month

Unlimited receipts. Flat pricing. You're in control.

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