Dext is built for accounting firms. ScanForTax is built for the Canadian professionals who actually collect the receipts.
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.
See exactly where each tool excels — and where it falls short.
| ScanForTax | Dext | |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Scanning | ||
| AI-powered OCR | ||
| Line-item extraction | ||
| Confidence scoring | ||
| Bulk scan processing | Planned | |
| Email receipt forwarding | ||
| Supplier rules (auto-publish) | ||
| CRA Tax Compliance | ||
| Auto T2125 categorization | ||
| 21 CRA line items | ||
| GST/HST/PST auto-split | Partial | |
| Per-item categorization | ||
| ITC recovery tracking | ||
| Year-end T2125 summary | ||
| Integrations & Export | ||
| QuickBooks integration | IIF export | Direct sync |
| Xero integration | Direct sync | |
| Sage integration | Direct sync | |
| CSV export | ||
| Excel export | ||
| Pricing & Access | ||
| Free tier available | ||
| Self-serve sign-up | Via accountant | |
| Starting price (CAD/mo) | $0 | ~$30+ |
| Multi-currency | ||
AI-powered OCR
ScanForTax
Dext
Line-item extraction
ScanForTax
Dext
Confidence scoring
ScanForTax
Dext
Bulk scan processing
ScanForTax
PlannedDext
Email receipt forwarding
ScanForTax
Dext
Supplier rules (auto-publish)
ScanForTax
Dext
Auto T2125 categorization
ScanForTax
Dext
21 CRA line items
ScanForTax
Dext
GST/HST/PST auto-split
ScanForTax
Dext
PartialPer-item categorization
ScanForTax
Dext
ITC recovery tracking
ScanForTax
Dext
Year-end T2125 summary
ScanForTax
Dext
QuickBooks integration
ScanForTax
IIF exportDext
Direct syncXero integration
ScanForTax
Dext
Direct syncSage integration
ScanForTax
Dext
Direct syncCSV export
ScanForTax
Dext
Excel export
ScanForTax
Dext
Free tier available
ScanForTax
Dext
Self-serve sign-up
ScanForTax
Dext
Via accountantStarting price (CAD/mo)
ScanForTax
$0Dext
~$30+Multi-currency
ScanForTax
Dext
While Dext serves a global market, ScanForTax is purpose-built for Canadian tax rules and CRA compliance.
Every receipt auto-categorizes to the correct CRA T2125 line item — all 21 expense categories, ready for filing.
Automatically separates recoverable GST/HST from non-recoverable PST — critical for ITC claims that other tools miss.
A Costco receipt with 20 items gets each one categorized separately — office supplies, cleaning, food — to the right T2125 line.
Export year-end summaries to QuickBooks IIF, Excel, or CSV — formatted and categorized, ready for your accountant or self-filing.
Every tool has strengths. Here's where each one excels.
Every feature maps to the CRA's T2125 form. Dext uses generic categories that require manual mapping by your accountant.
ScanForTax starts free (15 scans/month) with paid plans from $9/month. Dext starts around $30/month and often requires an accounting firm as intermediary.
Sign up and start scanning in minutes. Dext is designed for accountant-managed workflows, making it harder for individual filers to use independently.
ScanForTax automatically separates recoverable GST/HST from non-recoverable PST and tracks your Input Tax Credits. Dext doesn't distinguish Canadian tax recovery rules.
Dext syncs directly with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and other platforms. ScanForTax exports to IIF/CSV/Excel but doesn't have live sync.
Forward digital receipts to a dedicated email address for automatic processing. ScanForTax currently requires camera scan or photo upload.
Dext learns from previous categorizations and can auto-publish receipts to your accounting system based on supplier rules.
Dext handles receipts in multiple currencies — useful for businesses with international expenses. ScanForTax focuses on CAD.
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.
Get up and running with ScanForTax in minutes.
Export your receipt history from Dext (go to Costs → select all → Export as CSV)
Sign up for ScanForTax — free tier lets you try it risk-free
Start scanning new receipts with ScanForTax's AI scanner
Your receipts are automatically categorized to CRA T2125 lines
Export to QuickBooks IIF, Excel, or CSV whenever you need
Start scanning now — your first 15 scans are free, no credit card required.
$250,000+ in receipts already processed by Canadian businesses