Dext alternative: how BillGetter compares
What Dext does, where it shines and when BillGetter fits better.
What is Dext?
Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) is a cloud platform that captures receipts, extracts their data and passes them to accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero or Sage. With Invoice Fetch, Dext collects invoices from supplier portals once you enter your logins – for suppliers on its supported list, checking weekly.
Dext and BillGetter compared
| Criterion | BillGetter | Dext |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Chrome extension in your own browser, plus the web dashboard | Cloud bookkeeping automation platform (formerly Receipt Bank), web and mobile app |
| Portal sign-in | You sign in with the provider as usual; BillGetter uses that session and stores no portal passwords | Supplier portal logins are entered in Dext when connecting; firms can ask the client to connect |
| Providers covered | Over 300 ready-made templates, verified ones marked | Invoice Fetch only for suppliers on Dext's list |
| Provider missing | Recorder: show the way to the invoice once, no code | Unlisted suppliers via email forwarding |
| Email inboxes | Not included | Forwarding to a Dext email address |
| Automatic fetching | Daily or weekly while Chrome is running, or with one click | First collection within 48 hours, then every 7 days |
| Free | Free forever: 5 documents per month, stored locally | 14-day free trial, no free plan |
| Pricing model | Monthly or yearly plans by documents, storage and users; from €10/month billed yearly, 14-day free trial | For businesses by document volume and users; for firms per client per month |
| Storage and data capture | Locally in your downloads folder or BillGetter Cloud with OCR (from Basic) | Cloud archive with data extraction |
| Export and accounting | ZIP and CSV with your own file naming; direct handoff to Lexware Office, sevDesk and DATEV in preparation | 36+ accounting platforms, e.g. QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, Zoho |
| Teams | Organizations with workspaces; up to 5 (Premium) or 10 users (Pro), more as add-ons | Multiple users; dedicated plans for accounting and bookkeeping firms |
| Data location | Fetching on your computer; online infrastructure in Germany | Stored in the EU (vendor statement) |
Details on Dext as stated on the vendor's linked website, as of October 2026. Features and prices may change. Dext is a trademark of its owner; BillGetter is not affiliated with Dext.
Sources:dext.comHelp: set up a Fetch connectionHelp: suppliers for Invoice Fetch
Strengths at a glance
Where Dext shines
- Full receipt capture and data extraction for bookkeeping
- Connects to 36+ accounting platforms, strong with Xero and QuickBooks
- Per-client plans for firms; clients can connect portals themselves
- Retrieval in the cloud, independent of your computer
Where BillGetter shines
- Any portal works: if one is missing, you record it
- Fetches daily or weekly on your schedule, or right away with one click
- No portal passwords with the vendor – fetching uses your sign-in in Chrome
- Free forever plan with 5 documents a month
Which one fits you?
Dext fits if …
Accounting firms and businesses on Xero, QuickBooks or Sage that want to automate all receipt capture.
BillGetter fits if …
Freelancers and small teams who want invoices from any portal and hand them on as a ZIP or CSV.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dext fetch invoices from any portal?
According to Dext's help center, Invoice Fetch only works for suppliers on its supported list; for others Dext recommends email forwarding. BillGetter records missing portals with its recorder.
How often does Dext fetch new invoices?
According to Dext's help center, the first collection arrives within 48 hours and Dext then checks every 7 days. BillGetter fetches on your schedule, daily or weekly while Chrome is running, or right away with one click.
Can I switch from Dext to BillGetter?
Yes. Connect your providers with a template or record them yourself. On the first fetch you choose how far back BillGetter should collect older invoices.
Does BillGetter work with DATEV, Lexware Office or sevDesk?
Today you export invoices as a ZIP and CSV with your own file naming, for example for your accountant. Direct handoff to Lexware Office, sevDesk and DATEV Unternehmen online is in preparation.
What does BillGetter need to fetch automatically?
Google Chrome on a desktop computer. Fetching runs on your schedule while Chrome is open, or any time with one click on “Fetch all”.
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