AutoEntry vs Pennywick
AutoEntry
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| Figure | AutoEntry | Pennywick |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $13/mo | $2.92/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Receipt Scanner Apps | 8.6 (#4) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, KashFlow, SortMyBooks, ClearBooks, AccountsIQ, MYOB AccountRight, ReckonOne, FuseMetrix and exact. | The app supports user-supplied OpenAI or Google API keys for optional cloud receipt reading and uses Apple iCloud for sync and household sharing. |
| Purpose | AutoEntry automates data capture from receipts, invoices, bank statements and other financial documents for accountants, bookkeepers and businesses. | Pennywick is an iPhone budget and expense tracker that reads paper receipts and tracks spending and savings goals. |
| Support | The mobile app provides an in-app chat with AutoEntry Support. | The support page says replies arrive within a few days and support requests go directly to the maker’s inbox, without a ticket system. |
Plans
AutoEntry
- Bronze$13 a month
- Silver$24 a month
- Gold$46 a month
- Platinum$103 a month
- Diamond$298 a month
- Sapphire$469 a month
Pennywick
- FreeFree
- Pennywick Pro (Monthly)$3.99 a month
- Standard$17.99, paid once
- Pennywick Pro (Yearly)$34.99 a year
In their own words
AutoEntry
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.