Receipt Scanning
ShoeboxedUpload, mail, or email receipts for manual processing, completed within hours or up to one business day.
SparkReceiptScan receipts in seconds with instant AI extraction and automatic categorization for complete accuracy.
Expense Categorization
ShoeboxedUses preset tax categories and vendor-based rules to sort receipts. Manual adjustments and rules available.
SparkReceiptLightning-fast AI categorization that gets it right the first time.
Line-Item Categorization
ShoeboxedUses OCR and human verification to extract line items from receipts. Processing times vary.
SparkReceiptBreak down each receipt by line automatically with AI. Included in the Elite plan.
Email Receipts
ShoeboxedForward receipts to your Shoeboxed email or connect Gmail for automatic syncing of new receipts.
SparkReceiptWorks with any email provider. Forward receipts for instant AI scanning, categorization, and storage.
Bank Statement Extraction
ShoeboxedNot currently offered.
SparkReceiptUpload any bank statement (PDF, Excel, or CSV). AI extracts transactions and matches them to receipts in minutes.
Document Management
ShoeboxedDigitizes and stores receipts, business cards, and other documents in secure cloud folders with manual organization.
SparkReceiptSecure 10-year storage for all receipts, invoices, and documents. Always accessible, exportable, and free.
Expense Reports
ShoeboxedManually create reports by selecting receipts to export as PDF or CSV. Limited customization.
SparkReceiptOne-click, audit-ready reports with totals, taxes, and receipts instantly compiled and ready to export.
Data Exports
ShoeboxedManually export selected receipts to CSV, Excel, or PDF via email. File size limits apply.
SparkReceiptInstant exports in Excel, CSV, PDF, or ZIP, complete with categories, taxes, and receipt links.
Income Tracking
ShoeboxedNot supported. Processes expense receipts only.
SparkReceiptUpload income documents and SparkReceipt’s AI extracts and categorizes instantly for global income tracking.
AI Agent
ShoeboxedNot available.
SparkReceiptMeet SparkAgent, your built-in AI accounting agent that searches, summarizes, and updates your documents with simple prompts.
Automations
ShoeboxedNo automation support; all tasks handled manually.
SparkReceiptAI Automations understand natural language. Write a rule once and SparkReceipt handles it forever.
Accountant Access
ShoeboxedNo dedicated accountant access. Users must share logins or create sub-accounts manually.
SparkReceiptInvite your accountant for free, even on the Free plan, with instant access via secure live link.
Sharing Receipts & Documents
ShoeboxedNo direct sharing. Users must invite others to the same account.
SparkReceiptShare receipts or full collections instantly with secure, time-limited live links. No downloads or exports needed.
Integrations
ShoeboxedConnects with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dropbox, and Salesforce for manual or scheduled syncing.
SparkReceiptDirect QuickBooks sync plus real-time automation with Zapier, Make, and Pabbly.
Mobile App
ShoeboxediOS and Android apps with OCR and manual verification. Includes mileage tracking and storage.
SparkReceiptFull-featured mobile app (iOS and Android) with instant AI scanning, offline support, and real-time sync.
Currencies & Languages
ShoeboxedSupports multiple currencies with automatic conversion but available only in English.
SparkReceiptAvailable in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Finnish. Reads receipts in almost any language and supports 150+ currencies.
Document Limits
ShoeboxedPlans start at $29 per month for up to 75 documents and go up to $89 for 600 scans.
SparkReceiptFree for up to 15 documents per month or upgrade to Pro ($5.75) or Elite ($8.25) for up to 500 docs and AI automation.
Free Trial
Shoeboxed30-day free trial requires credit card signup before access.
SparkReceiptFree forever for up to 15 documents per month plus a 60-day money-back guarantee on paid plans.
