How ScanForTax compares
See exactly how ScanForTax stacks up against other receipt scanning and accounting tools for Canadian self-employed workers.
ScanForTax vs
Wave
Wave is an accounting and invoicing platform with a free Starter plan. It offers bookkeeping, invoicing and paid payroll, and its receipt capture (with OCR) comes with the paid Pro plan or a separate Receipts plan.
ScanForTax vs
Dext
Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) is a popular receipt management tool used by accountants, bookkeepers and businesses worldwide. It offers strong OCR and integrations with major accounting platforms, but its business plan starts at $31.
ScanForTax vs
Shoeboxed
Shoeboxed is a US-based receipt scanning service that offers both app-based scanning and a mail-in service where you physically send receipts. It prices in US dollars, and its public pages don't describe Canadian tax features like T2125 categorization or GST/HST/PST splitting.
Why these comparisons matter
Most receipt scanners were built for US businesses or large accounting firms. They use IRS categories, USD pricing, and workflows designed for bookkeepers — not the Canadian professionals who actually collect the receipts.
ScanForTax is the only receipt scanner built specifically for Canadian professionals, contractors, and small businesses. Every feature maps to the CRA's T2125 form, GST/HST/PST is automatically split with ITC recovery tracking, and your year-end tax summary is ready to file.
We believe in honest comparisons. Each competitor has genuine strengths — we highlight those alongside our own. The right tool depends on your specific needs.
Stop losing deductions.
Scan receipts year-round and your T2125 categories and GST/HST totals are ready at tax time. First 15 scans free, no credit card required.