# Open-source alternatives to Dext

Dext is a receipt and invoice capture with automated data extraction. If you would rather own the software, keep data on your own server or avoid per-seat pricing, these open-source tools tackle the same problem: run your books. Bookkeeping is where small businesses lose evenings. AI now handles the data entry; you keep the judgment.

## Closest matches
- [Paperless-ngx](https://infinioffice.com/tools/paperless-ngx/): Scan, OCR, index and archive receipts, invoices and documents. (https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx)

## Also open source in Run your books
- [ERPNext](https://infinioffice.com/tools/erpnext/): Free and open-source ERP: accounting, inventory, sales and HR in one system. (https://github.com/frappe/erpnext)
- [Invoice Ninja](https://infinioffice.com/tools/invoice-ninja/): Source-available invoicing, quotes, projects and time tracking. (https://github.com/invoiceninja/invoiceninja)
- [Akaunting](https://infinioffice.com/tools/akaunting/): Open-source online accounting software for small businesses and freelancers. (https://github.com/akaunting/akaunting)
- [Odoo](https://infinioffice.com/tools/odoo/): Open-source business apps: CRM, invoicing, inventory, website and more. (https://github.com/odoo/odoo)

## Hosted vs open source

Open source swaps a subscription for setup time. Dext is hosted, supported and updated for you; with the tools below you (or someone you hire) install, update, back up and secure them. 0 of the 5 with a setup rating here need a developer. Most can also be bought as a hosted cloud plan from the same maintainers, which is a good middle path. Check each licence before you build on it.

Dext on InfiniOffice: https://infinioffice.com/tools/dext/