Expensify is built for enterprises with complex approval workflows. SendToBooks is built for people who just want to track receipts without an app or per-user fees.
| Feature | Expensify | SendToBooks |
|---|---|---|
| How you capture receipts | Open app, take photo, categorize | Text a photo or forward an email |
| App required? | Yes — mobile app needed | No app needed |
| Pricing | Per-user/month, tiered plans | Flat $20/mo |
| Approval workflows | Complex multi-level approvals | Not needed — you are the business |
| Setup time | Configure policies, categories, integrations | Under 2 minutes |
| Best for | Enterprise teams, corporate cards | Self-employed & small business |
| AI data extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Export options | Accounting integrations | Clean CSV exports |
Expensify requires you to open an app every time. SendToBooks works through text and email — tools you already use every day.
Expensify charges per user with tiered plans. SendToBooks is a flat $20/mo for unlimited receipts. No per-user fees, no tiers.
You don't need approval workflows, expense policies, or corporate card reconciliation. You need a place to send your receipts.
Export your entire year of categorized expenses as a clean CSV. Hand it to your accountant and you're done.
$5-18
per user / month
Price increases with each user. Additional features locked behind higher tiers. Corporate card fees extra.
$20
flat / month
One price. Unlimited receipts. No per-user fees. No tiers. No surprises.
Yes. Sign up for SendToBooks and start sending receipts immediately. There's no data migration needed — just start texting or emailing your new receipts to your SendToBooks number and address. Your Expensify history stays in Expensify.
No, and that's by design. If you're self-employed or run a small business, you don't need managers approving your expenses. SendToBooks is built for the person spending the money, not an accounting department.
Absolutely. SendToBooks handles unlimited receipts for $20/month. Whether you send 10 receipts or 500 per month, the price stays the same.
SendToBooks uses AI to automatically categorize every receipt you send. Vendor, amount, date, and category are extracted in real time. You can review and adjust categories in your dashboard anytime.
Unlimited receipts. No per-user fees. No tiers.
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