At a glance
| SnapBooks | Shoeboxed | |
|---|---|---|
| How receipts get in | Snap, upload or forward by email; AI reads them in seconds | Snap or upload, or mail paper receipts in a Magic Envelope |
| Free option | Free plan with 25 receipt scans a month | See Shoeboxed’s site |
| Entry price | Pro $4.99/month with unlimited scans | Starter $9/month with 50 digital scans a month |
| Next plan | Team $9.99/month for up to 10 people | Pro $29/month |
| Mileage | GPS trip logging (Android) with the official rate per trip | Yes |
| QuickBooks Online | Yes (Pro and Team) | See Shoeboxed’s site |
Shoeboxed prices are from Shoeboxed’s pricing pages, checked on 18 October 2026. Plans and limits change, so check shoeboxed.com for current details. We make SnapBooks, so this page sticks to what each company publishes and says plainly when Shoeboxed is the better choice.
When SnapBooks is the better fit
- You’re happy to snap receipts as you get them and want them read in seconds.
- You want unlimited scans for a low price: Pro is $4.99 a month.
- You want a free plan to start: 25 scans a month, no card needed.
- You want GPS mileage with the official rate per trip and a year-end tax pack.
When Shoeboxed is the better fit
- You have boxes of paper receipts and want someone else to scan them.
- You’d rather post receipts than photograph them.
Frequently asked questions
Can SnapBooks scan receipts I mail in?
No. SnapBooks doesn’t offer a mail-in service. You snap or upload receipts, or forward e-receipts by email.
Which is cheaper?
SnapBooks starts free and Pro is $4.99 a month with unlimited scans. Shoeboxed’s Starter plan was $9 a month for 50 digital scans when we checked.
Does SnapBooks track mileage?
Yes. The Android app logs trips with GPS and applies the official rate for your country to each trip. Mileage tracking is part of Pro and Team.