Stop Paying for 5 Users When You Only Need One
Dext says it's for small businesses, but their pricing says otherwise.
SparkReceipt gives you fast, accurate AI-powered bookkeeping built for solopreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses. Once simple, Receipt Bank (now Dext) has become complex, pricey, and packed with forced bundles. SparkReceipt is the smarter, faster Dext alternative — built with AI from day one. Scan receipts in seconds, automate everything, and pay only for what you use.
Dext Prepare vs SparkReceipt
See the real differences side by side
Dext Prepare
- Starting at $31.50 per month (for 5 users)
- Scans can take up to 20 minutes per receipt
- Typical bank statement extraction 4-24 hours
- Locked into long-term contracts
- Complex and unintuitive interface
- Reports of price changes
- Limited to 250 documents per month
- Mixed reviews on customer service
SparkReceipt
- $6.58 per month per user with lifetime pricing
- Scan receipts in 5-10 seconds with AI
- Typical bank statement extraction 3-5 minutes
- No long contracts — cancel anytime
- Simple and easy to use
- Lifetime pricing — no price hikes ever
- Unlimited documents on Elite plan
- Free for your accountant
What Makes SparkReceipt Different?
Dext is old software with AI patched on. SparkReceipt is AI-native.
SparkReceipt is fast, intuitive, and designed to work the way you do. Instant results — scans and categorizes in seconds, not 20 minutes. Smarter automations — just write “Tag Uber as Transport” and it happens. All-in-one, no add-ons — storage, line-item extraction, and statements included.
Truly global — reads any language and handles 150+ currencies. Built-in security — keep every document safe and searchable for 10+ years. Real support — SparkAgent helps instantly, and when needed, Joel (our founder) does too. Simple pricing — start free, scale easily, cancel anytime. No bundles, no tricks.
Cry Less Over Receipts
Let AI do the manual work for you and save 10+ hours monthly
SparkReceipt’s AI receipt scanner processes receipts in seconds — not minutes. Every vendor, amount, date, tax, and category is extracted automatically. No manual entry. No waiting. No fading thermal receipts lost in your wallet.
Connect your Gmail or IMAP inbox to automatically fetch email receipts from software subscriptions, online purchases, and SaaS tools. Generate expense reports in one click. Share with your accountant for free. Sync to QuickBooks Online.
Feature Comparison
A detailed look at what each platform offers
| Feature | Dext | SparkReceipt |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt scanning | Scanning can take up to 20 minutes as data is verified manually. | Scan receipts in seconds with instant AI extraction. |
| Expense categorization | AI rules must be enabled manually and often need user correction. | Lightning-fast AI categorization that gets it right the first time. |
| Line-item categorization | Paid add-on; limited to select document types and suppliers. | Break down each receipt by line. Automatic, accurate, and included in Elite. |
| Expense reports | Manual setup, admin-only access, and multiple steps to export. | One-click reports. Totals, taxes, and receipts ready to export. |
| Data exports | Manual CSV or PDF exports with limited filters and steps required. | Export instantly in Excel, CSV, PDF, or ZIP with full control and detail. |
| Document limits | 250 docs per month minimum plan, fixed 5 seats, paid add-ons for more. | Unlimited documents on Elite plan. Free tier included. No forced bundles or hidden fees. |
| Email receipts | Separate email addresses per user and document type. Slow processing. | Automatic email receipt fetching from Gmail and IMAP inboxes. Instant scanning, categorization, and storage. |
| Accountant access | Requires accountant account and manual setup with permissions. | Invite your accountant for free to view, edit, or download instantly. |
| Integrations | 30+ integrations, setup required for each connection. | Direct QuickBooks sync plus Zapier, Make, and Google Drive automation. |
| Bank statement extraction | Supports 500 to 700 banks. Uploads take hours and rejections are common. | Upload any statement and get results in minutes with automatic receipt matching. |
| Document management | Vault is a paid add-on with only 100 MB free storage. | Secure 10-year storage for all documents, always accessible and free. |
| Currencies and languages | App in 6 languages, OCR for Latin scripts only. Fixer rates for conversion. | Reads almost any language, supports 150+ currencies with live exchange rates. |
| Mobile app | Powerful but complex, slow processing and setup required. | Fast, intuitive app with instant AI scanning and real-time sync. |
| Income tracking | Available only via Dext Solo for accountants and UK users. | Upload any income document and the AI categorizes it instantly, worldwide. |
| Mass upload | Multi-upload works but needs manual setup and splitting. | Upload up to 100 documents at once, automatically detected and categorized in seconds. |
| Sharing via link | Share via exports, image links, or internal messages. Manual setup required. | Share receipts or collections instantly with secure time-limited live links. |
| AI agent | No native AI. Automations rely on third-party tools. | SparkAgent is built in. Search, summarize, and update with simple prompts. |
| Customer support | Support via chat and email, often slow and scripted per user reviews. | Instant in-app help with SparkAgent plus direct human support from our founder Joel. |
| Free trial | Short free trial with limited access, ends unless you subscribe. | Free forever for 15 documents per month, plus 60-day money-back guarantee on paid plans. |
| Contract length | Annual plans auto renew with 30-day notice required. No refunds after billing. | Cancel anytime via app store or support. No commitments or surprise charges. |
| Multiple workspaces | Supports multiple businesses but setup is manual and each needs its own plan. | Create unlimited subaccounts for different businesses or projects under one login. |
| Automations | Fixed rules for recurring tasks and supplier categorization. | AI Automations understand natural language. Write your rule once and SparkReceipt does the rest. |
This comparison is based on information publicly available from Dext's website and other online sources as of March 2026. Features, pricing, and details may change over time. SparkReceipt is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dext.
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Pro
For small businesses and freelancers
$0 / user / year · billed at $0/yr
- 50 Document Scans / mo
- 100 Consumable Credits / mo
- 20 Spark Messages / mo
- Multiple Users (pay per seat)
- Mass Upload Documents
- Unlimited Linked Sub-Accounts
- Automatic Email Receipt Fetching
- Line-item Categorization for Expenses
- AI Automations
No Credit Card Required
Elite
For growing teams and power users
$0 / user / year · billed at $0/yr
- ∞ Document Scans / mo
- 200 Consumable Credits / mo
- 100 Spark Messages / mo
- Multiple Users (pay per seat)
- Mass Upload Documents
- Unlimited Linked Sub-Accounts
- Automatic Email Receipt Fetching
- Line-item Categorization for Expenses
- AI Automations
No Credit Card Required
Why Thousands Chose SparkReceipt Over Dext
Hear from freelancers and business owners who made the switch
SparkReceipt has been a game-changer for me! It’s made organising my expenses and accounts effortless, saving me loads of time.
Thanks to SparkReceipt I have a quick look to my business accounts status in a glance. It is really impressive.
Excellent start and amazing team. Looking forward to making SparkReceipt my default expense management and accounting platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best alternative to Dext for small businesses?
SparkReceipt is a modern alternative to Dext designed for freelancers, founders, and small businesses that want fast AI-powered receipt scanning, flexible pricing, and no forced user bundles. Unlike Dext, SparkReceipt does not require a minimum number of users and includes core features without paid add-ons.
Does SparkReceipt replace Dext Prepare?
For most small businesses and freelancers, yes. SparkReceipt covers receipt scanning, expense and income tracking, reporting, exports, document storage, and accountant access. It also adds AI-native features like SparkAgent and AI Automations that are not available in Dext Prepare.
Is SparkReceipt cheaper than Dext?
Yes. Dext’s pricing starts with a minimum of 5 users, even if you only need one. SparkReceipt uses tiered per-seat pricing, so the cost per user goes down as your team grows. For example, 6 SparkReceipt Pro users cost $44 per user per year (billed annually at $264 total), compared to Dext’s 5-user minimum at $359 billed annually. There are no forced bundles, surprise add-ons, or long-term contracts. See pricing.
How fast is receipt scanning compared to Dext?
SparkReceipt scans and extracts receipts in seconds using AI. Dext can take up to 20 minutes per document due to manual verification. If speed matters, SparkReceipt is significantly faster.
Does SparkReceipt support expense and income tracking?
Yes. SparkReceipt automatically detects whether a document is an expense or income and categorizes it accordingly. Dext’s income tracking is limited and mainly available through Dext Solo with additional setup.
Do I need to pay extra for line-item categorization in SparkReceipt?
No. Line-item categorization is included in the SparkReceipt Elite plan. In Dext, line-item extraction is a paid add-on and only works for certain suppliers and document types.
Can I invite my accountant for free?
Yes. SparkReceipt lets you invite your accountant at no extra cost and without using a paid seat. In Dext, accountants need a Dext account and setup can be more restrictive.
Does SparkReceipt support multiple businesses or projects?
Yes. SparkReceipt allows unlimited subaccounts (workspaces) under one login, making it easy to separate businesses, side projects, or personal finances. Dext requires separate plans per business.
Is SparkReceipt suitable for international users?
Yes. SparkReceipt reads receipts in nearly any language and supports over 150 currencies with daily and historical exchange rates. Dext supports fewer languages and relies on external currency conversion rates.
Does SparkReceipt have an AI assistant?
Yes. SparkAgent is built directly into SparkReceipt. You can search, summarize, tag, and update documents using natural language. Dext does not offer a native AI agent and relies on rules or third-party tools.
Can I cancel SparkReceipt anytime?
Yes. SparkReceipt has no long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime, and paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee. Dext plans often require advance notice and do not offer refunds after billing.
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