Choose Sumext if...
- You want contractors submitting their own invoices
- You want time tracking in the same place as capture
- You want WhatsApp capture for receipts
- You want to pay a quarter of Tofu's starting price
Sumext vs Tofu — the back office, not just the capture
Tofu is a strong AI extraction tool for accounting firms. Sumext extracts too — then adds connected contractor, expense, approval and time workflows around the review process.
Tofu
Where Tofu is strong: deep line-item extraction, 200+ languages including handwriting, and flat pricing with unlimited users. If pure extraction across many clients is all you need, it's a capable tool.
Where Sumext goes further: contractors and staff can submit work directly, while your team handles time, approvals and WhatsApp capture in the same controlled workflow — starting at $19/mo.
| Feature | Sumext | Tofu |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo | $79/mo |
| Ledgers | Xero · QuickBooks · Zoho | Xero · QuickBooks · Sage · MYOB · Zoho + more |
| Line-item extraction | Yes | Yes (core strength) |
| 200+ languages / handwriting | Partial | Yes (core strength) |
| Contractor portal | Team + Firm | No |
| Expense submitter portal | Team + Firm | No |
| Time tracking | Team + Firm | No |
| WhatsApp capture | Team + Firm | No |
| Conversational assistant | All plans Yes | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | Trial available |
Choose Tofu if...
- You process invoices in many languages, including handwriting
- You need Sage, MYOB, AutoCount, SQL or Bukku support
- You want flat pricing with unlimited users across many clients
- You don't need a contractor portal, time tracking or WhatsApp capture
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14-day trial. No credit card.