FigureLane vs AutoEntry
AutoEntry extracts receipts, invoices and statements and can publish their data to supported accounting software. FigureLane combines browser document review, PDF invoice creation and accountant exports for service-business owners. Both support file downloads. Compare extraction volume, the accountant's preferred workflow and the final report you need.
Decide where the reviewed data should go
AutoEntry suits a bookkeeping process that ends in an accounting system. Its document tools include invoice line-item extraction, categorisation rules and bank-statement extraction. You can review the data before it is published.
FigureLane suits an owner who needs to check the paperwork and prepare reports for an accountant. It creates downloadable PDF invoices, whose payment status you update manually. It does not post records into accounting software, connect bank feeds or collect invoice payments.
Compare the document workflow
AutoEntry's statement downloads offer different file formats for import into accounting software. If the format you need is unavailable, its help guide advises adjusting a CSV to match the destination's requirements. A download still needs an import and a check.
| Task | FigureLane | AutoEntry |
|---|---|---|
| Inputs | Receipts, invoices and statements uploaded in the browser | Receipts, purchase and sales invoices, supplier and bank statements |
| Review | Check and correct extracted document details | Check extraction, apply categories and prepare data for publishing |
| Outputs | Excel, PDF and CSV reports; ZIP packs with originals | Publish data to supported accounting software; download extracted bank data as CSV or Excel |
| Work after extraction | Prepare the report and supporting paperwork for your accountant | Continue coding and bookkeeping in your accounting system |
Count pages as well as documents
AutoEntry charges for extraction using credits, available through subscriptions or bulk purchases. A receipt or ordinary invoice uses one credit; an invoice with line items uses two; a bank or card statement uses three credits per page. Count a complete month's paperwork before estimating your allowance.
FigureLane's free sample includes 10 document uploads in total. Test the output with your own files and check the current plan allowance before committing. Neither a sample result nor a vendor accuracy claim removes the need to review your figures.
Try the workflow your accountant will use
- Ask whether your accountant wants coded transactions in a ledger or reports with supporting files.
- Test a multi-page statement and an invoice with several lines, then compare the extracted amounts with the originals.
- Open the exported file in the destination where it will be used.
- Choose AutoEntry for its extraction and publishing workflow. Choose FigureLane when owner-reviewed reports, PDF invoices and a document pack cover the task.
Common questions
Does AutoEntry charge once for an entire bank statement?
Its current credit guide charges three credits per bank or credit-card statement page. Estimate the page count as well as the number of uploaded documents.
Can FigureLane replace AutoEntry's accounting connection?
No. FigureLane exports reviewed reports and supporting files. Choose AutoEntry when direct publishing into supported accounting software is a requirement.
Sources
- AutoEntry: document capture and processing workflow
- AutoEntry: extraction credits by document type
- AutoEntry: bank-statement CSV and Excel exports
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