Dext vs Receipt Bot: Which Is Right for Your Solo Bookkeeping Practice?

If you run a solo bookkeeping practice with a handful of clients, choosing the right receipt capture tool can make or break your margins. The Dext vs Receipt Bot debate is one we hear constantly from UK bookkeepers trying to keep costs manageable while still delivering professional results. Both tools use AI to extract data from receipts and invoices, but they take fundamentally different approaches to pricing, accuracy, and what's included in the box. This guide cuts through the marketing to help you decide which one actually fits a small practice of 1 to 15 clients.

We've tested both platforms extensively across real UK bookkeeping workflows, including bank statement processing, Xero and QuickBooks integrations, and MTD compliance. What follows is an honest, side-by-side breakdown based on how these tools actually perform when you're managing a lean operation.