ExpensesGuru vs Dext
Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) focuses on receipt capture for accountants. ExpensesGuru gives you AI-powered expense management you can use yourself — no accountant required.
| Feature | ExpensesGuru | Dext |
|---|---|---|
| AI receipt scanning | ||
| AI expense categorisation | Basic | |
| HMRC category mapping | Via integration | |
| Self-assessment reports | ||
| Bank statement import | ||
| Multi-client management | ||
| Direct use (no accountant needed) | Accountant-focused | |
| Free plan | ||
| Starting price | £0/month | £24/month |
| Xero/QuickBooks integration | Coming soon | |
| Supplier rules engine | AI-driven | Manual rules |
| Multi-currency receipts |
Why Choose ExpensesGuru Over Dext
Built for You, Not Your Accountant
Dext is designed as a tool for accountants to process client data. ExpensesGuru puts you in control with an intuitive interface anyone can use.
Smarter AI
Dext uses basic OCR and manual rules. ExpensesGuru uses Google Gemini AI for 98%+ categorisation accuracy that learns from your corrections.
All-in-One Expense Tracking
Dext captures receipts but needs Xero or QuickBooks for reporting. ExpensesGuru handles everything from scanning to HMRC-ready reports in one place.
Reasons to Switch
Save £24+/month — ExpensesGuru has a free plan and affordable Pro tier.
Manage your own expenses without waiting for your accountant to process them.
Get HMRC-ready reports directly instead of exporting to another accounting tool.
Use smarter AI that categorises expenses automatically, not just scans them.
Track all business expenses in one place alongside your receipt-based records.
Simpler interface designed for business owners, not accounting professionals.
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