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How much is Dext in the UK?
Short answer
Dext costs £24.17 a month excluding VAT for UK businesses on a yearly contract (£290 a year), or £30 a month on a monthly contract, according to Dext's UK pricing page (checked 18 October 2026). That includes 250 documents a month. AI Assist is an add-on at £7.50 a month until 31 January 2027.
Dext UK prices (18 October 2026, excluding VAT)
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business, yearly contract | £24.17 a month (£290 a year) | 250 documents a month, five users |
| Business, monthly contract | £30 a month | Same allowance, no yearly commitment |
| AI Assist add-on | £7.50 a month until 31 January 2027 | Suggests categories and bookkeeping decisions |
| Payments add-on | 25p per payment plus £15 one-off | Pay suppliers from Dext |
| Vault | Free up to 100MB | Stores contracts and certificates |
The UK App Store lists in-app plans too, such as Business at £14 a month and Business Plus at £27 a month, which may have different limits. Check which plan you are buying.
What Dext does
Dext reads receipts and invoices you photograph, email or upload, pulls out the supplier, date, amount and VAT, and pushes them into Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. It is useful if you have lots of paper receipts or supplier bills.
Is Dext worth it?
It is worth it if you process dozens of receipts a month or pay a bookkeeper by the hour. If you have a handful of receipts, the receipt capture built into Xero or QuickBooks may be enough. See how much is Xero UK? and how much is QuickBooks UK?
Related questions
Is Dext free with Xero?
No. Dext is a separate subscription, although some accountants include it in their fees. Xero has its own receipt capture.
Does Dext work with Making Tax Digital?
Dext feeds data into your MTD software. Dext also sells an MTD for Income Tax product through accountants. See what is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
Can I claim Dext as a business expense?
Yes, bookkeeping software used for your business is an allowable expense.
Sources
Checked 18 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so check the source before you rely on it. This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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