AI invoice processing for UK accountants, compared
Pricing as of March 2026 · Visit each provider's website for current pricing
From £19/month
From £16.50/client/month
Dext charges per client. Distil is flat. The more clients you have, the more you save.
| Clients | Dext | Distil | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 clients | £165–175/mo | £19/mo | £146–156/mo |
| 25 clients | £412–437/mo | £59/mo | £353–378/mo |
| 50 clients | £825–875/mo | £89/mo | £736–786/mo |
Distil Solo (£19/mo) covers up to 300 invoice pages. Starter (£59/mo) covers 1,500 pages. Professional (£89/mo) covers 4,000 pages.
| Feature | Distil | Dext |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | From £19/month flat | From £16.50/client/month |
| Unlimited clients | ✓ | Per-client pricing |
| Bank statement processing | Included | Separate add-on |
| Bank reconciliation | Auto-match built-in | — |
| VAT return preparation | Built-in (Box 1–9) | — |
| MTD ITSA submissions | Built-in | — |
| Sales invoicing | Built-in | — |
| P&L reports | Built-in | — |
| Cash flow & balance sheet | Built-in | — |
| Mileage tracking (HMRC rates) | Built-in | — |
| 6-year HMRC storage | ✓ | Limited |
| Client upload links + QR codes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Xero integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| QuickBooks integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sage integration | CSV export | Direct |
| Number of integrations | Xero, QBO, CSV | 30+ |
| Native mobile app | PWA | iOS + Android |
| Expense management | — | ✓ |
30+ integrations
Direct connections to Sage, FreeAgent, and dozens more accounting tools.
Native mobile apps
Dedicated iOS/Android apps with offline capture and receipt scanning.
Expense management
Built-in employee expense tracking and approval workflows.
Established since 2010
Large user base and proven track record as Receipt Bank / Dext.
Dramatically cheaper at scale
Flat pricing from £19/month — no per-client fees. Save hundreds at 25+ clients.
All-in-one platform
Extraction + invoicing + VAT + ITSA + P&L + cash flow + balance sheet + mileage. No extra tools needed.
Bank statements included
Upload PDF statements, get every transaction extracted and categorised. No add-on fees.
Bank reconciliation built-in
Auto-match bank transactions to invoices. One-click reconciliation with progress tracking per client. Dext doesn't offer this.
6-year HMRC-compliant storage
Every document stored securely in UK data centres for HMRC record-keeping.
Two-tier supplier auto-learning
AI remembers categorisation rules per client and per practice. Accuracy improves with every invoice.
Client portal with QR codes
Clients upload receipts from any device — no app download or account needed.
Distil is built for UK accountants and bookkeepers who want simple, predictable pricing and everything in one place. If you manage 10+ clients and need invoice extraction, bank statement processing, bank reconciliation, VAT returns, and P&L reports, Distil replaces multiple tools with a single subscription starting at £19/month.
If you're a sole trader or small business owner, Distil's business owner mode starts from £9/month with AI categorisation, VAT filing, and spending reports — no accounting knowledge needed.
If you need 30+ integrations, native mobile apps with offline support, or employee expense management, Dext may suit you better. Both are strong products — the right choice depends on what your practice needs.
From £19/month after trial. No per-client fees. Cancel anytime.
Pricing information is accurate as of March 2026 and is based on publicly available information. Dext is a trademark of Dext Software Ltd. Distil is not affiliated with Dext. Visit dext.com for current Dext pricing.