Alternatives · Accounting
Dext alternatives
Dext compared with 6 alternatives: Synder, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, FreshBooks and 1 more.
Dext is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly). 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DextThis tool | Free trial · from $25.21/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Synder | Free trial · from $52/mo | Trial only | Web |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FreshBooks | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shoeboxed | From $8.08/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Dext starts at $25.21 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Zoho Books and FreshBooks.
Xero scores higher without starting lower. Shoeboxed starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Dext
- Free trial · from $52/mo
Synder
Syncs sales, fees and payouts from 30+ platforms into your books
- Synder starts at $52 per month for up to 500 sales transactions, billed yearly ($65 billed monthly). Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
- Only Dext lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Dext lists a browser extension.
- Synder also covers reports.
- Dext also covers expense tracking.
Suits: Online sellers taking payments through several stores and processors
- Free plan · from $38/mo
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly. Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
- QuickBooks Online has a free plan. Dext does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dext lists a browser extension.
- QuickBooks Online also covers invoicing, reports and payroll.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
- Free trial · from $27/mo
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly. Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
- Only Dext lists a browser extension.
- Xero also covers invoicing, reports and payroll.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
- Zoho Books has a free plan. Dext does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Books lists a Windows app.
- Only Dext lists a browser extension.
- Zoho Books also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
- Free trial · from $23/mo
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses
- FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly. Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
- Only Dext lists a browser extension.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking, invoicing, reports and payroll.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time
- From $8.08/mo
Shoeboxed
Receipt scanning by app or mail-in envelope, with mileage tracking
- Shoeboxed starts at $8.08 per month, billed annually at $97 ($9 billed monthly). Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
- Only Dext lists a browser extension.
- Shoeboxed also covers reports.
Suits: Self-employed people who keep paper receipts and would rather mail them than scan them
Limits worth knowing in Dext
- Dext is not a ledger: it sends coded documents to accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, which is bought separately.
- After the monthly document allowance is used, uploads wait unread until the next billing date or an upgrade; over 5 business entities needs a quote.
- Line item, supplier statement and bank statement extraction past the free credits cost from $20.50, $20.50 and $13 a month, or $0.50, $0.50 and $0.32 a document.
- Firm plans need at least 10 clients, Data health and insights costs $7.50 per client a month extra, and annual plans need 30 days' notice to cancel.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dext?
The alternatives to Dext in this directory are Synder, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, FreshBooks and Shoeboxed. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dext.
Is there a free alternative to Dext?
Yes. QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dext alternatives work on Windows?
The Dext listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.