At a glance
| SnapBooks | Dext | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Freelancers, sole traders and small teams | Businesses and the accountants and bookkeepers who serve them |
| Free option | Free plan with 25 receipt scans a month | See Dext’s site |
| Paid price | Pro $4.99/month; Team $9.99/month for up to 10 people | Business plan listed at $25.21 a month in the US for 250 documents a month (prices vary by region) |
| Accounting software | QuickBooks Online | Several, including QuickBooks and Xero |
| Mileage | GPS trip logging (Android) with the official rate per trip | — |
| Year-end tax pack | One PDF with totals, expenses, mileage and receipt images (Pro and Team) | — |
Dext prices are from Dext’s pricing page and help center, checked on 18 October 2026. Prices vary by country and change over time, so check dext.com for current pricing. We make SnapBooks, so this page sticks to what each company publishes and says plainly when Dext is the better choice.
When SnapBooks is the better fit
- You keep your own books, or hand a tidy export to your accountant once a year.
- You want to start free and pay a low flat price: Pro is $4.99 a month.
- You drive for work and want GPS mileage with the official rate per trip and a year-end tax pack.
- You use QuickBooks Online.
When Dext is the better fit
- Your accountant or bookkeeper already runs your books in Dext.
- You use Xero or another accounting system besides QuickBooks Online.
- You process large volumes of supplier invoices and bank statements every month.
Frequently asked questions
Does SnapBooks work with Xero?
Not directly today. SnapBooks syncs with QuickBooks Online and exports PDF, CSV and Excel files for anything else.
Is SnapBooks cheaper than Dext?
For a small business, usually yes: SnapBooks starts free, Pro is $4.99 a month, and Dext’s US business plan was listed at $25.21 a month when we checked. Compare the features you need before deciding.
Can my accountant work with SnapBooks?
Yes. Send them PDF, CSV or Excel exports or a year-end tax pack, or invite them to a Team workspace as a viewer.