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ScanForTax vs Dext

Dext is built for accounting firms. ScanForTax is built for the Canadian professionals who actually collect the receipts.

The bottom line

Verdict

Dext is a powerful tool designed for accounting firms managing many clients. If you're a sole proprietor or freelancer, ScanForTax gives you CRA-specific categorization, T2125-ready reports, and Canadian tax compliance at a fraction of the cost — without needing an accountant as a middleman.

ScanForTax · 9 wins Dext · 3 wins
Side-by-Side

Feature-by-feature comparison

See exactly where each tool excels — and where it falls short.

Receipt Scanning

AI-powered OCR

ScanForTax

Dext

Line-item extraction

ScanForTax

Dext

Confidence scoring

ScanForTax

Dext

Bulk scan processing

ScanForTax

Dext

Email receipt forwarding

ScanForTax

Dext

Supplier rules (auto-publish)

ScanForTax

Dext

CRA Tax Compliance

Auto T2125 categorization

ScanForTax

Dext

21 CRA line items

ScanForTax

Dext

GST/HST/PST auto-split

ScanForTax

Dext

Partial

Per-item categorization

ScanForTax

Dext

ITC recovery tracking

ScanForTax

Dext

Year-end T2125 summary

ScanForTax

Dext

Integrations & Export

QuickBooks integration

ScanForTax

IIF export

Dext

Direct sync

Xero integration

ScanForTax

Dext

Direct sync

Sage integration

ScanForTax

Dext

Direct sync

CSV export

ScanForTax

Dext

Excel export

ScanForTax

Dext

Pricing & Access

Free tier available

ScanForTax

Dext

Self-serve sign-up

ScanForTax

Dext

Via accountant

Starting price (CAD/mo)

ScanForTax

$0

Dext

~$30+

Multi-currency

ScanForTax

Dext

Built for Canada

Why Canadian professionals choose ScanForTax

While Dext serves a global market, ScanForTax is purpose-built for Canadian tax rules and CRA compliance.

CRA T2125 Auto-Mapping

Every receipt auto-categorizes to the correct CRA T2125 line item — all 21 expense categories, ready for filing.

GST/HST/PST Split

Automatically separates recoverable GST/HST from non-recoverable PST — critical for ITC claims that other tools miss.

AI Line-Item Extraction

A Costco receipt with 20 items gets each one categorized separately — office supplies, cleaning, food — to the right T2125 line.

Tax-Ready Export

Export year-end summaries to QuickBooks IIF, Excel, or CSV — formatted and categorized, ready for your accountant or self-filing.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Honest comparison

Every tool has strengths. Here's where each one excels.

Where ScanForTax wins

Built for Canadian T2125 filers

Every feature maps to the CRA's T2125 form. Dext uses generic categories that require manual mapping by your accountant.

Fraction of the cost

ScanForTax starts free (15 scans/month) with paid plans from $12/month ($9/month billed annually). Dext starts around $30/month and often requires an accounting firm as intermediary.

Self-serve — no accountant required

Sign up and start scanning in minutes. Dext is designed for accountant-managed workflows, making it harder for individual filers to use independently.

GST/HST/PST auto-split with ITC tracking

ScanForTax automatically separates recoverable GST/HST from non-recoverable PST and tracks your Input Tax Credits. Dext doesn't distinguish Canadian tax recovery rules.

Where Dext wins

Deep accounting integrations

Dext syncs directly with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and other platforms. ScanForTax exports to IIF/CSV/Excel but doesn't have live sync.

Email receipt forwarding

Forward digital receipts to a dedicated email address for automatic processing. ScanForTax currently requires camera scan or photo upload.

Supplier rules and auto-publish

Dext learns from previous categorizations and can auto-publish receipts to your accounting system based on supplier rules.

Multi-currency support

Dext handles receipts in multiple currencies — useful for businesses with international expenses. ScanForTax focuses on CAD.

What is Dext?

Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) is a popular receipt management tool used by accountants and bookkeepers worldwide. It offers strong OCR and integrations with major accounting platforms, but it's priced for firms and lacks CRA-specific features for Canadian professionals.

How to Switch

Switching from Dext

Get up and running with ScanForTax in minutes.

1

Export your receipt history from Dext (go to Costs → select all → Export as CSV)

2

Sign up for ScanForTax — free tier lets you try it risk-free

3

Start scanning new receipts with ScanForTax's AI scanner

4

Your receipts are automatically categorized to CRA T2125 lines

5

Export to QuickBooks IIF, Excel, or CSV whenever you need

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dext the same as Receipt Bank?
Yes. Receipt Bank rebranded to Dext in 2021. The product is the same — a receipt management tool primarily designed for accounting firms.
Can I use Dext without an accountant?
Technically yes, but Dext is designed for accountant-managed workflows. Individual sign-up can be difficult, and the interface assumes you're working within a firm. ScanForTax is designed for direct use by self-employed individuals.
Does Dext categorize to CRA T2125 lines?
No. Dext uses generic expense categories that sync to your accounting software. You or your accountant must manually map these to CRA T2125 lines. ScanForTax does this automatically.
Is ScanForTax cheaper than Dext?
Significantly. ScanForTax offers a free tier and paid plans from $12/month ($9/month billed annually). Dext plans typically start around $30/month and are often billed through accounting firms with additional fees.
What if I need both receipt scanning and full bookkeeping?
Use ScanForTax for receipt scanning and CRA categorization, then export to QuickBooks or your preferred accounting tool. You get the best receipt scanning with the accounting platform of your choice.
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