AutoEntry vs Foreceipt

AutoEntry captures information from receipts, invoices, bank statements and other financial documents for accountants, bookkeepers and businesses. Users can photograph, scan, upload or email documents, then categorise extracted data and publish it to accounting software. Its OCR and machine-learning extraction is described by the maker as up to 99% accurate; the system can also suggest VAT codes and supplier accounts based on prior use. Listed integrations include Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, KashFlow, SortMyBooks, ClearBooks, AccountsIQ, MYOB AccountRight, ReckonOne, FuseMetrix and exact. The iOS and Android apps handle invoice and receipt uploads, manual and mileage expenses, and expense reports. Bank and supplier statements and file-management folders require the web app. AutoEntry runs on Android, iOS, web and Windows. Plans start at $13 a month, billed monthly and excluding VAT, for 50 credits and unlimited users; unused credits can be kept for up to 90 days. A free trial is available, but there is no free plan.

Foreceipt tracks expenses for freelancers and small businesses by capturing receipts, categorizing transactions, and generating reports. Users can photograph paper receipts or forward digital receipts by email for processing, and scan invoices to record income. Expense categories include defined business categories for the U.S. and Canada, with options to customize them. Reports can be exported to Excel or PDF for an accountant or tax filing. Users can import bank transactions in bulk from PDF statements and CSV files, and set recurring instructions to generate expense or income records when due. The mobile app syncs with the web portal. Foreceipt is available on Android, iOS, and web. Its free plan includes up to 100 receipts kept for up to 12 months, two team members, up to two PDF bank statements, and up to 10 PDF/Excel reports. The Individual plan costs $5 a month and includes 200 receipts per month, retention for up to seven years, and unlimited PDF/Excel reports. The Business plan costs $12 a month and adds QuickBooks Online integration, unlimited monthly receipts, and email and phone support.