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Dext: The Apron alternative built for accountants & bookkeepers
Build bigger things with hours saved from our over 99% accurate data capture and bookkeeping automation software.
No credit card required.
G2 Regional Leader
Spring 2026
G2 Momentum Leader
Summer 2026
Best Expense Software
2025
Small Business
App of the Year Winner
2024 • UK • US
Best Accounting
Cloud-Based Software
2023
G2 Regional Leader
Spring 2026
G2 Momentum Leader
Summer 2026
Best Expense Software
2025
Small Business
App of the Year Winner
2024 • UK • US
Best Accounting
Cloud-Based Software
2023
WHY PRACTICES & BUSINESSES CHOOSE DEXT
Everything your practice needs to run efficiently
More expense coverage
Dext captures everything from receipts and invoices to bank statements, supplier statements, credit notes, and mileage claims, all in one place.
Smarter automation
Go beyond basic automation with AI-powered tools that match, reconcile, and process transactions efficiently without errors – helping your team move faster with confidence.
Built for
scalability
From a handful of clients to hundreds, Dext supports high-volume workflows, deeper insights and growth without added complexity.
BUILT TO SCALE
Designed for how your practice actually works
Running a practice means managing dozens – sometimes hundreds – of clients, each with different submission habits, document types, and accounting software. Dext is designed for that complexity.
36 accounting software integrations including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and FreeAgent
11,500+ bank connections via open banking
Multi-stage approval workflows for invoices, expenses, and payment runs
Practice-wide visibility into client data health
Intelligent workflows to help you standardise processes and move faster
CONNECTED WORKFLOWS
Do more faster in one place with Dext
Dext goes far beyond data capture and basic automation, bringing your documents, expenses, approvals, payments, and practice insights together in one platform. So your team can spend less time switching tools and more time keeping client books accurate, complete, and moving forward.
Capture, extract, and categorise documents automatically with high accuracy
Manage expenses end-to-end, including mileage claims, approvals, and payments
Pay suppliers and employees directly without leaving the platform
Track client data health in real time, with clear scores, automatic issue detection, and insights to improve practice productivity
INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION
Automation that gets smarter the more you use it
Dext goes beyond traditional bookkeeping automation with intelligent automation built specifically for accounting workflows. Combining advanced AI with real-world bookkeeping expertise, Dext AI Assist learns from your behaviour, client patterns, and practice processes to reduce manual work over time.
Automatically codes, categorises, and processes documents based on your workflows and client history
Identifies duplicates, anomalies, and potential errors before they slow your team down
Extracts line items from complex receipts and invoices
Delivers smart recommendations through features like AI Assist, helping your team make faster, more confident decisions
SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
10 years of secure, searchable storage
Every document submitted to Dext is stored securely with bank-level encryption, ISO-certified, and retrievable for up to 10 years. AI-powered search means you can find any receipt, invoice, or statement in seconds.
For firms preparing for MTD or managing HMRC compliance, having a complete, auditable document trail isn't optional. It's essential.
ACCURACY & RELIABILITY
Accuracy your practice can rely on
When it comes to financial data, close enough isn't good enough. Dext is built to deliver consistently high accuracy at scale – so your team spends less time fixing errors and more time doing work that matters.
Over 99% accurate data capture reducing manual checks, corrections, and the cost of human error
Trained on 2 billions of real receipts and invoices. Dext is built to handle the messy, real-world documents your clients actually submit
Automatically spots duplicates and anomalies catching issues before they reach your client's books
16+ years of AI built specifically for bookkeeping, not adapted from generic tools, but designed from the ground up for accounting workflows
Recognised by industry leaders including Xero and other leading partners
END-TO-END PAYMENTS
Payments, built into your workflow
Capture the invoice, route approvals, make the payment. Dext syncs to your accounting software automatically, so there's no re-keying and less manual reconciliation work.
Pay supplier invoices directly from Dext, individually or in batches
Built-in approval workflows, including client sign-off
No bank access required: run the payment process without logging into client accounts
Pay employee expenses and payroll all from the same place
Syncs automatically to your accounting software, eliminating re-keying. Currently available for Xero with more integrations on the way
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
The cheapest tool isn't always the cheapest workflow
Apron can cost less per month, but cheaper isn't always the best value. Most practices underestimate what manual processing and lower-cost tools are really costing them:
re-entered data, chased approvals, slow client onboarding, and reconciliation errors that pull senior staff back into the weeds
Dext is built to take that time back, and turn it into chargeable hours.
Example output for a typical UK practice. Get your own estimate below.
"Dext is an easy return on investment. For the costs it has to run, the time it saves. Just the time it saves, pays for itself."
Jonathan Carr, Co-Founder, Gravitate Accounting, UK
A smarter, more complete alternative to Apron
Dext is built for practices that need more than the basics - combining accuracy, intelligence, and end-to-end workflows in one platform.
99%+
accurate data capture
12K+
accounting & bookkeeping firms trust us
16+
years of AI bookkeeping at the forefront
MAKING THE SWITCH
Switching from Apron? We'll make it easy.
Moving to Dext is straightforward. Get your practice set up and your clients submitting documents in days, not weeks.
1
Start your free trial
Sign up and connect your accounting software in minutes. No credit card required.
2
Invite your client
Multiple submission methods – email, mobile app, drag-and-drop – mean clients can start sending documents immediately.
3
Get expert support
Our UK-based support team and 250+ tutorials are here to guide your transition.
Expert support you can rely on
Our support service answers your technical questions by chat or email and offers you valuable advice to support your digital transition.
customer satisfaction rating (NPS)
48 hours
median time to first response
+ 250 tutorials
available on our Help Centre and through the Dext U certification
FAQ
Frequently asked questions comparing Dext to Apron
While Apron focuses on basic invoice capture and low-cost payments, Dext is built for firms that want reliable automation and scalability. With over 99% accurate data extraction, deeper integrations, and end-to-end automation—from capture to compliance—Dext delivers efficiency and trust at scale, powering over 700K businesses and 12K bookkeeping firms worldwide.
While Apron’s data capture accuracy is not officially disclosed, Dext’s AI-driven data extraction achieves 99.9% accuracy, drastically reducing manual intervention. Combined with smart rules, duplicate detection, and auto-publishing, firms save hours per week and eliminate costly errors.
While Apron may look cheaper upfront, its lower automation and accuracy lead to manual rework, lost capacity, and potential data errors. Dext creates billable capacity through automation—letting firms handle more clients with the same team and increasing profitability over time.
Yes. Dext captures 13+ document types—from receipts and invoices to supplier statements and mileage claims—while Apron mainly handles invoices and receipts. Dext also connects with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, and 11,500+ banks and e-commerce platforms, compared to Apron’s limited integrations.
Dext’s robust duplicate detection, audit trail, and data accuracy help prevent double payments, misposted transactions, and VAT errors reducing risk exposure for firms handling large volumes of transactions.
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More reasons to love Dext
Discover additional benefits and features that make Dext the preferred choice for modern finance teams.
"I think there were quite a few key pieces of functionality that we were relying on from Dext that weren't necessarily available from Apron. You can't put a price on efficiency and the amount of time that [Dext] is going to save us."
Jack Broadley, Managing Director, Broadley Accounting
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Payments
New payments platform gives you an all-in-one solution to manage money streams in your business.
Deep integrations
Dext connects with leading accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and FreeAgent. Plus, over 11,500 banks.
Mobile bookkeeping app
The AI-powered mobile app practices use to run client bookkeeping from anywhere easily.
Expense management
Powerfull expense management software for businesses. Keep track of your money streams.