ScanForTax vs Dext
Dext is built around your accounting software. ScanForTax is built for the Canadian professionals who actually collect the receipts.
The bottom line
VerdictDext is a powerful tool for accounting firms and businesses that publish to accounting software. If you're a sole proprietor or freelancer, ScanForTax gives you CRA-specific categorization, T2125-ready reports, and Canadian tax compliance for less — with a free tier instead of a 14-day trial.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See exactly where each tool excels — and where it falls short.
| ScanForTax | Dext | |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Scanning | ||
| AI-powered OCR | ||
| Line-item extraction | Paid add-on | |
| Confidence scoring | Flags unsure items | |
| Bulk scan processing | ||
| Email receipt forwarding | ||
| Supplier rules | ||
| CRA Tax Compliance | ||
| Auto T2125 categorization | ||
| 21 CRA line items | ||
| GST/HST/PST auto-split | Tax-code rules | |
| Per-item categorization | Paid add-on | |
| ITC recovery tracking | ||
| Year-end T2125 summary | ||
| Integrations & Export | ||
| QuickBooks integration | IIF export | Direct integration |
| Xero integration | Direct integration | |
| Sage integration | Direct integration | |
| CSV export | ||
| Excel export | Not listed | |
| Pricing & Access | ||
| Free tier available | ||
| Self-serve sign-up | ||
| Starting price (CAD/mo) | $0 | $31.50 |
| Multi-currency | ||
Receipt Scanning
AI-powered OCR
ScanForTax
Dext
Line-item extraction
ScanForTax
Dext
Paid add-onConfidence scoring
ScanForTax
Dext
Flags unsure itemsBulk scan processing
ScanForTax
Dext
Email receipt forwarding
ScanForTax
Dext
Supplier rules
ScanForTax
Dext
CRA Tax Compliance
Auto T2125 categorization
ScanForTax
Dext
21 CRA line items
ScanForTax
Dext
GST/HST/PST auto-split
ScanForTax
Dext
Tax-code rulesPer-item categorization
ScanForTax
Dext
Paid add-onITC recovery tracking
ScanForTax
Dext
Year-end T2125 summary
ScanForTax
Dext
Integrations & Export
QuickBooks integration
ScanForTax
IIF exportDext
Direct integrationXero integration
ScanForTax
Dext
Direct integrationSage integration
ScanForTax
Dext
Direct integrationCSV export
ScanForTax
Dext
Excel export
ScanForTax
Dext
Not listedPricing & Access
Free tier available
ScanForTax
Dext
Self-serve sign-up
ScanForTax
Dext
Starting price (CAD/mo)
ScanForTax
$0Dext
$31.50Multi-currency
ScanForTax
Dext
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.
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 categorizes against the chart of accounts it syncs from your accounting software; its public pages don't mention T2125 lines.
Fraction of the cost
ScanForTax starts free (15 scans/month) with paid plans from $12/month ($9/month billed annually). Dext's business plan is $31.50 CAD/month (plus GST) or $378/year, and line-item extraction is a paid add-on.
A free plan, not a trial clock
Sign up and start scanning in minutes, and keep 15 free scans every month. Dext offers a 14-day free trial, then a paid plan.
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 applies the tax codes you set up as rules; its public pages don't describe ITC tracking.
Where Dext wins
Deep accounting integrations
Dext connects to 36+ accounting platforms, including QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage, and publishes reviewed items straight to your books. ScanForTax exports to IIF/CSV/Excel but doesn't have live sync.
Email receipt forwarding
Forward invoices and receipts from your inbox for automatic processing. ScanForTax currently requires camera scan or photo upload.
Supplier rules
Dext picks up how you treat suppliers, payment methods, and tax codes, then applies those rules for you. Nothing is published to your accounting software without your review.
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, bookkeepers and businesses worldwide. It offers strong OCR and integrations with major accounting platforms, but its business plan starts at $31.50 CAD/month and its public pages don't mention CRA-specific features like T2125 categorization.
Switching from Dext
Get up and running with ScanForTax in minutes.
Export your receipt history from Dext as CSV (from the Costs inbox or Archive → Export)
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Dext the same as Receipt Bank?
Can I use Dext without an accountant?
Does Dext categorize to CRA T2125 lines?
Is ScanForTax cheaper than Dext?
What if I need both receipt scanning and full bookkeeping?
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.