Gennai vs AutoEntryBest AutoEntry Alternative for Invoice Automation
AutoEntry, owned by Sage since 2019, turns the documents you upload, photograph or forward to its email-in addresses into data for Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and more than ten other platforms, paid for with credits that expire 90 days after purchase. Gennai connects to your inbox and finds invoices as they arrive, with line items, tax IDs and account codes on every plan and no credits to manage. Verified against autoentry.com and AutoEntry's help centre on 10 November 2026.
Inbox scan
Gennai reads your mailbox; AutoEntry works through email-in addresses
No credits
Gennai counts invoices; AutoEntry charges 2 credits for line items
Free plan
10 invoices a month, forever (AutoEntry: 25-credit trial)
Feature Breakdown
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
The same 50 capabilities we check for every tool, verified against AutoEntry's own website and documentation.
At a glance
A capability counts 1 when the vendor documents it, 0.5 when it is partial or sold as an add-on, and 0 when it is absent, not documented or not released yet.
In Gennai, not in AutoEntry 25
- Native inbox scanning (Gmail and Outlook via OAuth)
- IMAP for any email provider (iCloud, Yahoo, Zoho and more)
- Retroactive scan of any past date range
- Invoices written in the email body, with no attachment
- Follows the "download your invoice" link inside the email
- Telegram
- Slack
- Cost type per line (goods, services, freight, duties, fees, discounts)
- Automatic expense category per invoice
- Account code per line item in the export (Xero and QuickBooks)
- Supplier and buyer tax IDs (VAT, GST, ABN, company numbers)
- Custom rules written in plain language
- Rejects quotes, order confirmations and remittance advices
- To-pay tray with due dates
- Bank reconciliation: statement against captured invoices
- Bank payment files (ABA, Australia)
- Holded
- Google Drive sync with year and month folders
- OneDrive sync
- Google Sheets kept in sync
- Permanent free plan
- Accounting export and accountant access on the free plan
- Secure invoice sharing links
- CASA Tier 2 security assessment (App Defense Alliance)
In AutoEntry, not in Gennai yet 2
- Native mobile app
- Other accounting platforms
Data verified on 10 November 2026. Sources checked: autoentry.com/pricing, AutoEntry help: credits explained, AutoEntry help: email documents, AutoEntry help: accepted file types, AutoEntry help: integrations, AutoEntry help: cancel your subscription, AutoEntry help: overage, autoentry.com: Xero integration.
Honest Assessment
Where AutoEntry Has the Edge
We believe in honest comparisons. Here is where AutoEntry may be a better fit depending on your needs.
Sage, FreeAgent and more than a dozen platforms
AutoEntry publishes to Sage 50, Sage Accounting, FreeAgent, KashFlow, MYOB AccountRight, QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Xero and others. Gennai integrates with Xero, QuickBooks Online and Holded and covers the rest with CSV and XLSX export.
Bank statements into your ledger
AutoEntry converts bank and card statements into transactions you import into Xero and other ledgers, at 3 credits a page. Gennai reads statements to reconcile them against the invoices it captured; it does not post statement lines to your ledger.
Mobile app
AutoEntry has iOS and Android apps for photographing receipts. Gennai works in the browser and captures receipts through WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack and upload, but it has no native app.
Part of the Sage ecosystem
Owned by Sage since 2019, AutoEntry comes bundled with credits in Sage for Accountants in the UK and gives practices a partner portal with unlimited client companies.
Gennai Advantages
Where Gennai Stands Out
These are the areas where Gennai offers a meaningfully different approach to invoice automation.
Your inbox, scanned automatically
Gennai connects to Gmail, Outlook or IMAP with read-only access and finds invoices as they arrive, with no forwarding rules to set up or maintain. AutoEntry's documentation describes forwarding emails to its email-in addresses.
Last year's invoices, recovered
Pick any past date range and Gennai rebuilds your invoice history from the original emails. A forwarding rule only catches the emails that arrive after you create it.
Line items without double credits
Every Gennai plan includes line items with tax per line, supplier and buyer tax IDs and rules written in plain language. In AutoEntry an invoice with line items costs 2 credits instead of 1, and line items are switched on supplier by supplier.
Email bodies and download links
Gennai reads invoices written in the email body and follows download links from Xero, Stripe, Square and QuickBooks. AutoEntry's help centre states that links inside emails are not followed.
No credits to watch expire
Gennai plans count invoices each month, with a permanent free plan of 10 invoices. AutoEntry credits expire 90 days after purchase, also while a subscription is paused, and usage above your plan is billed with an extra 10% fee.
Ready to Switch?
Try Gennai free with 10 invoices per month. No credit card required, setup takes less than 2 minutes.
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Pricing Comparison
Current plans, side by side. Gennai prices in USD; competitor prices as published on their site.
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Choosing the Right Fit
Which One Is Right for You?
Different tools serve different needs. Here is a practical guide to help you decide.
Choose AutoEntry if you...
- Use Sage 50, Sage Accounting, FreeAgent, KashFlow or MYOB
- Need bank and card statements turned into ledger transactions
- Want a native mobile app for paper receipts
- Already get AutoEntry credits through Sage for Accountants
- Are happy to forward or upload documents in batches
Choose Gennai if you...
- Want invoices found in your inbox automatically, with no forwarding rules
- Need last year's invoices recovered from Gmail or Outlook
- Want line items, tax IDs and plain-language rules included, not charged per document
- Use Xero, QuickBooks Online or Holded
- Prefer a monthly allowance, or a free plan, to credits that expire
- Reconcile statements from any bank, or pay suppliers in Australia with ABA files
The UK shortlist
AutoEntry vs Dext vs Hubdoc vs Gennai
In the UK, AutoEntry is most often compared with Dext and Hubdoc. This is how the four tools differ on what usually decides the choice.
Easy Migration
How to Switch from AutoEntry
Migration is straightforward. Here is how to get started.
- 1
Sign up for Gennai (free)
Create your account and connect your Gmail, Outlook or IMAP inbox with read-only access. The free plan gives you 10 invoices a month with no expiry date and no card.
- 2
Run a retroactive scan
Pick any past date range and Gennai rebuilds your invoice history from the original emails, including the ones that never reached AutoEntry.
- 3
Connect your accounting tool and storage
Link Xero, QuickBooks Online or Holded and turn on Google Drive, OneDrive or Google Sheets sync. Gennai matches contacts and suggests account codes.
- 4
Use up your credits, then cancel
AutoEntry credits expire 90 days after purchase, and after cancelling you have 30 days to use what is left. Run both for one cycle, compare, then stop forwarding.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gennai cheaper than AutoEntry?
For most small businesses, yes, especially with line items. 75 invoices a month with line items use 150 AutoEntry credits: more than the Silver plan includes (100 credits, £27.65 a month), so you either pay overage on top or move to Gold (200 credits, £51.95 a month), excluding VAT. Gennai Starter covers 75 invoices with line items for $12 a month, and Gennai's free plan includes 10 invoices a month.
Does AutoEntry scan my Gmail or Outlook inbox?
AutoEntry's documentation describes forwarding emails to its email-in addresses with a Gmail or Outlook rule, plus upload and its mobile app. A forwarding rule only applies to new emails. Gennai connects to Gmail, Outlook or IMAP with read-only access, monitors the inbox and can scan any past date range.
How do AutoEntry credits work?
One credit per invoice or receipt, two for an invoice with line items or a supplier statement, and three per page of a bank or card statement. Credits expire 90 days after purchase, and usage above your plan is billed as an overdraft with an extra 10% fee.
Does AutoEntry extract line items?
Yes, at 2 credits per invoice instead of 1, once line items are switched on for a supplier. Gennai includes line items with tax per line on every plan, including the free one.
Does AutoEntry work with Sage?
Yes. AutoEntry has been owned by Sage since 2019 and publishes to Sage 50 and Sage Accounting, as well as FreeAgent, KashFlow, MYOB, QuickBooks and Xero. Gennai integrates with Xero, QuickBooks Online and Holded and exports CSV or XLSX for other platforms.
Can Gennai process bank statements like AutoEntry?
Partly. Gennai reads PDF, CSV and XLSX statements from any bank and reconciles each transaction against the invoices it captured. AutoEntry converts statements into transactions you import into your ledger, at 3 credits a page. If that conversion is what you need, AutoEntry does it and Gennai does not.
Is AutoEntry shutting down?
We found no end-of-life or migration notice in AutoEntry's help centre or news pages as of November 2026.
Does Gennai have a mobile app?
No. Gennai works in the browser on any device and captures receipts through WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack and upload. If you need a native app built for paper receipts, AutoEntry has one for iOS and Android.
Can I bring my invoice history over from AutoEntry?
Yes, from your inbox. A retroactive scan finds the invoices in your email for any date range, so there is nothing to export from AutoEntry.
Is my data secure with Gennai?
Gennai connects with read-only access, never sees your Google or Microsoft password and is assessed every year under CASA Tier 2. Our security page explains what we access, who can see it and how to delete it.How Gennai protects your data
