Target keyword
dext alternative
Dext is established, but its pricing and broader workflow can become the thing buyers are trying to escape.
ZeroPaste is narrower by design: upload or forward invoices, review the extracted fields, export clean rows, and stop there.
Why this query shows up so often
The friction is usually not OCR accuracy alone. It is the total cost and weight of the workflow around routine supplier invoices.
- Per-client pricing compounds as firms grow.
- Spreadsheet-led teams want reviewed rows, not a larger platform rollout.
- Firms often want Xero to stay optional rather than mandatory on day one.
Side-by-side comparison
This is the practical buyer difference between Dext and a lighter extraction workflow.
Side-by-side comparison
This is the practical buyer difference between Dext and a lighter extraction workflow.
| Criterion | ZeroPaste | Dext |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat workspace pricing | Per-client or tiered practice pricing |
| First value | Start with real invoices in minutes | Usually tied to a broader setup process |
| Workflow shape | Extraction, review, export | Broader document and bookkeeping-adjacent workflow |
| Xero dependence | Optional | Often more central to the workflow |
| Email forwarding | Yes | Yes |
| Output | CSV, XLSX, DATEV, optional Xero draft bills | Depends more on the surrounding platform flow |
Why bookkeepers switch
These are the most common reasons teams move to a lighter extraction workflow.
- The cost model stays predictable as client volume grows.
- The workflow keeps a human review step without forcing more setup.
- Founders' Deal pricing gives smaller firms a simple one-time entry path.
How ZeroPaste works
The value appears before any big process change.
How ZeroPaste works
The value appears before any big process change.
Upload supplier invoices
Drop PDFs or clean images into the queue.
Forward recurring invoice emails
Send supplier attachments into a dedicated inbox.
Review extracted fields
Check vendor, date, invoice number, total, VAT, and currency.
Export clean rows
Keep spreadsheet control or create Xero draft bills when ready.
Why buyers trust the lighter model
A narrower product is easier to trial honestly because the scope is clear and the workflow stays visible.
Why buyers trust the lighter model
A narrower product is easier to trial honestly because the scope is clear and the workflow stays visible.
- EU-hosted processing
- 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
- No per-client pricing
- No ledger posting or hidden accounting automation
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 wins
It wins when the real job is removing manual invoice entry, not buying another large operational layer.
- Cleaner buying story for small firms
- Fewer moving parts before first value
- Better fit for spreadsheet-first bookkeeping
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.