VS Expensify

The Best Expensify Alternative for Freelancers & SmallΒ Business.

Stop paying for corporate bloatware. TaxLens offers smarter AI scanning, audit-ready reports, and tax categorization β€” for a fraction of the cost.

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Why freelancers are switching to TaxLens.

A side-by-side comparison so you can decide for yourself.

Feature
TaxLensYou
Expensify
Best For
Freelancers & Small Biz
Enterprise Corporations
Setup Time
Instant β€” Download & Scan
Complex Configuration
AI Categorization
Auto Tax Categorization
General Expense Tracking
Privacy
Private (On-Device / iCloud)
Cloud-Based with Ads
Pricing
Free Plan Available
$20/mo per user
Audit Reports
βœ… PDF & CSV Included
βœ… Included
Multi-Currency
βœ… 30+ Currencies
βœ… Supported

Built for Tax Deductions, not just reimbursements.

Expensify was designed for corporate expense reports. TaxLens was designed for your tax return.

The Expensify Headache
  • βœ•Designed for Corporate HR, not you.
  • βœ•Constant upsells and $20/mo per-user pricing.
  • βœ•"SmartScan" that takes hours to process batches.
  • βœ•Overkill approval workflows you will never use.
The TaxLens Way
  • βœ“Instant AI: Snap and done in 3 seconds.
  • βœ“Tax Focus: Automatically finds Schedule C deductions.
  • βœ“Clean UI: No clutter, just your finances.
  • βœ“Privacy: Your data never leaves your device.
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Make the switch in seconds.

Start fresh for the new tax year. No messy data migration needed β€” export your Expensify reports as backup, then start saving money with TaxLens today.

Just download, scan your next receipt, and export audit-ready reports whenever you need them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TaxLens really a good Expensify alternative?

Yes. If you are a freelancer or small business owner, TaxLens is purpose-built for your needs. You get AI receipt scanning, tax-specific categorization, and audit-ready exports β€” without the corporate complexity or cost of Expensify.

Can I import my Expensify data into TaxLens?

TaxLens is designed to be a fresh start for the new tax year. Simply scan your next receipt and go β€” no complex migration needed. Export your old Expensify reports to PDF as backup, then start saving money with TaxLens today.

How much does TaxLens cost compared to Expensify?

TaxLens offers a generous free tier. Pro plans start at $4.99/week or $39.99/year β€” significantly cheaper than Expensify's $20/month per-user pricing for teams.