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SnapBooks vs Dext: an honest comparison.

Dext, formerly Receipt Bank, is widely used by accountants and bookkeepers to collect documents from clients and publish them to accounting software. SnapBooks is built for freelancers and small businesses who look after their own receipts. Here is how they compare.

At a glance

SnapBooksDext
Built forFreelancers, sole traders and small teamsBusinesses and the accountants and bookkeepers who serve them
Free optionFree plan with 25 receipt scans a monthSee Dext’s site
Paid pricePro $4.99/month; Team $9.99/month for up to 10 peopleBusiness plan listed at $25.21 a month in the US for 250 documents a month (prices vary by region)
Accounting softwareQuickBooks OnlineSeveral, including QuickBooks and Xero
MileageGPS trip logging (Android) with the official rate per trip—
Year-end tax packOne 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.

Make your next receipt one less thing to do.

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