The verdict
On the data we hold, Dext comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Shoeboxed starts lower, at $8.08/mo against $25.21/mo.
- Only Dext has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our Bookkeeping ranking, Dext places 8 and Shoeboxed 16 of 20.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
DE
Dext
- BusinessGrowing businesses automating expense approval$25.21/mo
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Shoeboxed
- Startersolopreneurs and sole proprietors$9/mo
- Profreelancers and growing SMBs$29/mo
- Plussmall teams and accountants$79/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
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