Target keyword
autoentry alternative
AutoEntry is familiar, especially for firms comfortable with credits and a more setup-oriented workflow.
ZeroPaste is a better fit when the buyer wants a direct route from invoice PDF to reviewed export without operational overhead.
Why firms look for alternatives
The search usually starts when teams realise the overhead around document capture is becoming its own problem.
- Pricing predictability matters.
- Spreadsheet-first review still matters.
- Small firms want tools that are usable immediately.
Side-by-side comparison
These are the main buyer differences between AutoEntry and ZeroPaste.
Side-by-side comparison
These are the main buyer differences between AutoEntry and ZeroPaste.
| Criterion | ZeroPaste | AutoEntry |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat workspace pricing | Credit-based usage |
| Time to first value | Minutes | Usually more setup-oriented |
| Workflow emphasis | Extraction, review, export | Broader bookkeeping capture workflow |
| Spreadsheet handoff | Core workflow | Available, but less central |
| Xero workflow | Optional | Supported |
| Trust posture | EU-hosted, plan-based deletion | Less centered on low-retention positioning |
Why bookkeepers switch
These are the most common reasons teams move to a lighter extraction workflow.
- Predictable pricing is easier to defend internally.
- The workflow is clearer for small teams handling supplier invoices daily.
- Founders' Deal pricing creates a clean one-time call to action for firms ready to move.
How ZeroPaste works
The design goal is fast value without platform drag.
How ZeroPaste works
The design goal is fast value without platform drag.
Upload invoices
Bring PDFs and clean images into the queue.
Forward invoice emails
Use a dedicated inbox for recurring attachments.
Review key fields
Keep approval visible before export.
Export the batch
Download clean rows or create Xero draft bills.
What makes the switch attractive
Bookkeepers often choose the lighter model when they want fewer pricing variables and a more obvious workflow.
What makes the switch attractive
Bookkeepers often choose the lighter model when they want fewer pricing variables and a more obvious workflow.
- No credit math
- EU-hosted processing
- No per-client pricing
- Original invoice files are automatically deleted based on your plan (5 days on Solo, 40 days on Firm, 90 days on Studio) or immediately on user request
If you also need the reporting step
Plain.Tools / PlainFigures is another tool from the same team for turning cleaned CSV exports into clearer client-facing reports.
Where ZeroPaste is strongest
It is strongest for firms that want the extraction layer solved cleanly before doing anything more ambitious.
- Better for spreadsheet-led firms
- Better for firms wanting a fast trial
- Better for buyers who want Xero to stay optional
Scope boundary
ZeroPaste extracts and optionally delivers. It does not reconcile, classify, file, or post transactions to a ledger.
Frequently asked questions
Answers grounded in the actual ZeroPaste workflow and scope boundary.
Useful next steps
These links keep the buyer journey tight: try the workflow, verify the trust story, or compare adjacent options.
ZeroPaste
Try ZeroPaste free — 5 invoices, no card required
Upload files, forward invoice emails, or use Snap on your phone. Get clean spreadsheet-ready rows first, then connect Xero only if and when you want draft bills created automatically.