Dext
Automatic invoice and receipt extraction by AI for accounting firms and SMEs
Overview
Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) is an AI-powered data extraction tool for invoices, receipts and bank statements that pushes entries directly into accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, Sage or Pennylane. It is particularly widespread among accounting practices in France and Europe, who use it to automate pre-accounting for clients and drastically reduce manual entry. The offering is structured in two families: individual access for SMEs (Business plan from roughly €25/month) and accounting firm packages with per-client-folder pricing, configured via a plan builder rather than a single public grid.
Dext runs a dedicated site and interface for the French market (dext.com/fr), with messaging centered on the mandatory e-invoicing reform coming in France, a strong selling point there. The tool is primarily a pre-accounting link (capture and categorization of documents) rather than complete accounting software: it must connect to existing accounting software to produce final entries and tax filings. Pricing via configurator without a simple public grid can complicate quick comparison with competitors like Pennylane.
Our verdict
Recommended for accounting practices and SMEs that file in France and want to automate invoice and receipt capture to save entry time, connected to their existing accounting software. Not suitable if you're looking for complete standalone accounting software: Dext is a pre-accounting tool, not a replacement for Pennylane or Sage Accounting.