SendToBooks vs Shoeboxed:
Real-time receipt capture.
Shoeboxed asks you to mail receipts in prepaid envelopes and wait days for processing. SendToBooks captures receipts the instant you text or email them.
Shoeboxed asks you to mail receipts in prepaid envelopes and wait days for processing. SendToBooks captures receipts the instant you text or email them.
| Feature | Shoeboxed | SendToBooks |
|---|---|---|
| How you send receipts | Mail physical receipts in prepaid envelopes | Text a photo or forward an email |
| Processing speed | Days to weeks (batch processing) | Real-time AI processing |
| Digital receipts | Limited email forwarding | Forward any email receipt instantly |
| Pricing | $30-110/mo depending on plan | Flat $20/mo |
| Receipt limits | Capped per plan tier | Unlimited |
| Physical mail needed? | Yes — core workflow | No — fully digital |
| Setup time | Order envelopes, wait for delivery | Under 2 minutes |
| Export options | PDF, CSV, integrations | Clean CSV exports |
Shoeboxed's mail-in process is slow and outdated. With SendToBooks, you text a photo from the register or forward an email receipt — it's captured in seconds.
Shoeboxed processes receipts in batches after they arrive by mail. SendToBooks uses AI to extract data the moment you send it — no waiting days or weeks.
Shoeboxed plans start at $30/mo with receipt caps. SendToBooks is $20/mo flat with unlimited receipts. You save money and never worry about hitting a limit.
Shoeboxed caps your receipts on lower plans. SendToBooks gives you unlimited receipts for a flat $20/mo — no caps, no tiers.
$30-110
per month
Tiered plans with receipt caps. Starter plan limits you to a set number of documents. Mail-in envelopes may have additional costs.
$20
flat / month
One price. Unlimited receipts. No receipt caps. No envelopes. No waiting.
Yes, and it's instant. Sign up for SendToBooks and start sending receipts right away via text or email. No envelopes to order, no waiting. Your Shoeboxed history stays in your Shoeboxed account.
Just snap a photo with your phone and text it to your SendToBooks number. It's even faster than putting receipts in an envelope and mailing them. The AI extracts all the details automatically.
Yes. SendToBooks uses AI to extract vendor, amount, date, and category from every receipt — whether it's a photo you texted or an email receipt you forwarded. Processing happens in seconds, not days.
No. Unlike Shoeboxed's tiered plans with receipt caps, SendToBooks offers unlimited receipts for a flat $20/month. Send as many as you need.
Unlimited receipts. No envelopes. No waiting.
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