Migration Guide

Switching from Dext to ExtractInvoice

Real complaints from recent reviews point to non-existent customer service, impossible cancellations, and pricing that starts at $235/month for just 10 clients. Here's how to switch in 5 minutes.

Why People Leave Dext

Real complaints from recent reviews:

"Customer service basically non-existent...been over a week and heard nothing"
"Made it impossible to cancel...charged my credit card again"
"Pricing issues" and "expensive as businesses grow"
"Line item extraction errors" happening daily
Per-client pricing: $235-976/month for accounting firms, with extra fees for line items and bank statements

What You'll Save

Dext Pricing

Streamline 10 (10 clients)$270/mo
Streamline 20 (20 clients)$466/mo
Streamline 50 (50 clients)$976/mo

ExtractInvoice Pricing

Starter (500 invoices)$29/mo
Professional (1,500 invoices)$59/mo
Premium (4,000 invoices)$119/mo

For bookkeepers with 10 clients (~1,000 invoices/mo):

Dext
$235/mo (Streamline 10)
ExtractInvoice
$59/mo
You save
$2,112/year (75% less)

Dext charges per client regardless of invoice volume. We charge per invoice - process 1,500 invoices across 1 client or 50 clients, same price.

The Migration

5 minutes, seriously

What transfers:

Nothing. Invoice extraction tools don't store accounting data—your QuickBooks/Xero has everything already.

What changes:

1

Email forwarding (2 min): Update your forwarding address from your-name@dext.com to your-name@extractinvoice.com

2

Pick your export format (one-time): Choose your accounting software format and we'll remember it

3

Test invoice (1 min): Forward one invoice, verify extraction, export and import to your accounting software

That's it. No data export, no migration nightmare, no waiting.

Supported Accounting Software

We export directly to:

QuickBooks Desktop (IIF format)
QuickBooks Online (QBO bills CSV)
Xero (Xero-specific CSV)
Generic formats (CSV, Excel, JSON) for any other software

Set your preference once, every export comes out ready to import. No manual formatting or field mapping.

The Workflow (Better Than You Think)

During the week

  • Snap invoices with your phone → forward to your@extractinvoice.com
  • Or forward from your email as they arrive
  • ExtractInvoice processes them in ~10 seconds
  • Review/correct any extractions on mobile or desktop

Once a week (or daily, whatever)

  • Select all invoices you want to import (or filter by date/client)
  • Click export → get ONE file with everything
  • Import to your accounting software
  • Done

Why bookkeepers actually prefer this:

Batch your accounting work instead of constant interruptions
Review all extractions before they hit your books
One file to import vs 100 individual syncs
Export file serves as a backup record

OAuth integration is coming for those who want real-time sync, but many bookkeepers tell us they prefer batching their workflow.

What's Different (Honestly)

Better

  • 98-99% extraction accuracy (Dext claims 99.9% but reviews say otherwise)
  • 10-second processing (vs "slow OCR" complaints)
  • Actually responsive support (founder-run, email answered same day)
  • Easy cancellation (no ghost support tickets)
  • Per-invoice pricing - no per-client fees, no hidden line item extraction charges
  • 75% cheaper for typical 10-client practice
  • Multi-platform support (QuickBooks, Xero, or bring your own via CSV/Excel)
  • Batch export (select 50 invoices → get 1 file, not 50 files)

Different

  • Simpler interface (we focus on invoices/receipts, not 47 features)
  • 14-day trial instead of forcing paid plans immediately
  • Export/import workflow - Process invoices all week, export in one batch, import once. OAuth coming soon.
  • No separate mobile app - Email forwarding works from your phone's camera (snap → forward → done), and our web interface is fully mobile-optimized

Not available yet

  • Direct OAuth sync (batch export works great meanwhile)
  • Bank statement extraction (focused on invoices first)
  • Mileage tracking (focused on invoice pain first)

14-Day Trial Process

1

Sign up at extractinvoice.com

2

Set your accounting software preference (QuickBooks Desktop/Online, Xero, etc.)

3

Forward 5-10 real invoices from your daily workflow

4

Review extractions in our interface

5

Select all → export → import to your accounting software

6

If you like it, update your email forwarding permanently

7

Cancel Dext (may require carrier pigeon based on reviews)

The Honest Pitch

We're not Dext. We're a bootstrapped alternative that:

Costs 75% less for a typical 10-client practice
Per-invoice pricing instead of per-client - add clients without adding cost
Works just as well (arguably better extraction)
Doesn't dick you around on cancellations
Supports your accounting software without forcing you into one ecosystem
Focuses on the core workflow instead of feature bloat

This isn't for everyone. If you absolutely need real-time OAuth sync right this second (we're adding it), stick with Dext for now. If you're paying $235-976/month and wondering why invoice extraction costs more than some of your clients pay you, try us.

Ready to switch?

Try it free for 14 days. No credit card, no commitment, no awkward sales calls.