FigureLane vs Hubdoc
Hubdoc suits businesses that want bills and receipts captured and published to Xero or QuickBooks Online. FigureLane suits service-business owners who want to review receipts, invoices and statements, create PDF invoices, and download a pack for their accountant. Hubdoc also exports files, so choose by the workflow you need.
Choose for the way you work with your accountant
If your accountant already uses Xero, check whether Hubdoc is included in your subscription before paying for another receipt tool. Xero's current UK pricing includes Hubdoc with connected Simple, Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive and Ultimate subscriptions.
FigureLane offers an owner-led workflow: upload paperwork, check the extracted details and download the month's records. It does not connect directly to an accounting ledger. Hubdoc's Xero and QuickBooks Online connections are useful when publishing transactions is part of your bookkeeping routine.
Compare capture, review and outputs
Hubdoc's CSV export uses bill dates to select records and places each document's data on its own row. ZIP downloads keep the folder structure. It can therefore support a file handover as well as a connected bookkeeping workflow.
| Task | FigureLane | Hubdoc |
|---|---|---|
| Getting documents in | Upload receipts, invoices and statements in the browser | Mobile photos, desktop uploads, email forwarding and scanning |
| Checking the records | Review and correct extracted details before exporting | Capture key document data for coding and publishing |
| Downloading files | Excel, PDF and CSV reports; ZIP packs with originals | Document-data CSV and ZIP downloads of document folders |
| Accounting workflow | Hand a reviewed file pack to your accountant | Publish documents and data to Xero or QuickBooks Online |
Check what you are already paying for
Hubdoc has a standalone monthly subscription and is bundled with qualifying Xero plans. Check your region and subscription before comparing costs.
FigureLane's free sample covers 10 document uploads in total. Use those documents to test extraction and the accountant pack, then check the current upload allowances on the pricing page. The sample is not a fresh monthly allowance.
Test the handover with a real month
- Include a supplier invoice, a faded receipt and paperwork your accountant regularly asks for.
- Check dates, amounts, categories and any tax fields against the originals before handing them over.
- Open the downloaded files and confirm your accountant can find the supporting documents.
- Choose Hubdoc if you need its connected accounting workflow. Choose FigureLane if reviewed reports and an owner-managed document pack meet your needs.
Common questions
Can Hubdoc export documents without publishing to Xero?
Yes. Hubdoc supports CSV exports of document data and ZIP downloads of document folders. FigureLane's distinction is its review and report workflow, rather than exclusive access to downloadable files.
Should I switch if Hubdoc is included with my Xero plan?
Try the included tool first. FigureLane may suit a separate owner-review and reporting workflow, but it does not replace Xero's ledger or Hubdoc's direct publishing connection.
Sources
- Hubdoc: pricing, capture methods and accounting connections
- Xero: download or export documents from Hubdoc
- Xero UK: plans including Hubdoc
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