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Expensify vs FlyFin

Both stand on tax deduction tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Expensify

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Expensify brings expense management, travel booking, and related spend tools into one product, with a free Submit plan and integrations across business systems. It is not a replacement for an accounting ledger, tax filing service, bank, or credit issuer.

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FlyFin

Free plan AndroidiPhone

FlyFin combines expense-based deduction finding with CPA-prepared tax returns and a free tracking option. Check annual plan limits and the exclusion of tax filing from monthly billing before choosing a plan.

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The facts

ExpensifyFlyFin
Free planYesYes
Open sourceYesNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, WindowsAndroid, iPhone
Lowest paid planCollect: $5 per member a monthSee the plans
Plans published62
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteexpensify.comflyfin.tax
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Expensify: what it does well

  • Free plan includes receipt scanning and expense reports.
  • SmartScan matches card transactions when available.
  • Card feeds can be imported from more than 10,000 banks.
  • Offers a free self-service API.

What to know first

  • Collect availability is limited by workspace creation date.
  • It is not an accounting ledger or tax filing service.
  • Control annual pricing may require card spend or commitment.

FlyFin: what it does well

  • AI analyzes expenses across over 200 deduction categories
  • CPAs prepare federal and state returns
  • Connects with over 12,000 financial institutions
  • Free Starter Plan includes deduction tracking
  • Apps are available for Android and iOS

What to know first

  • Annual Standard covers one Schedule C
  • Annual plans cover up to two state filings
  • Monthly billing excludes tax filing
  • Complex cases may incur additional fees

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