Expensify

Expense reporting with automatic receipt scanning.

Best for	Businesses with staff buying materials on the go.
Pricing	Free tier; paid for teams
Free option	Free tier
Used for	Bookkeeping & admin
Suits	General contractors, Remodelers & carpenters
Website	expensify.com

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What it does

Expensify scans receipts and matches them to card transactions, which suits businesses where staff buy materials on the move. The free tier covers light use. It is worth noting that the pricing model has changed more than once, which has frustrated long-standing users.

Where the AI actually is

Scans receipts and matches them to transactions automatically.

Pros

• Very good receipt scanning
• Works well for reimbursable expenses
• Free tier for light use

Cons

• Pricing model changed repeatedly, which frustrates users

Who it suits

Built with General contractors, Remodelers & carpenters in mind. Businesses with staff buying materials on the go.

Alternatives

• QuickBooks

  Accounting software most trade businesses end up on.

• FreshBooks

  Simple invoicing and accounting for very small businesses.

• Xero

  Cloud accounting with a large add-on marketplace.

• Dext

  Receipt and invoice capture that feeds your accounts.

Prices shown are indicative as of September 2026 and change often. Always confirm on the vendor's own site.