Streak vs Dext
A head-to-head comparison to help you pick the right tool
Streak
Streak is a CRM built directly inside Gmail, allowing users to manage their sales pipeline without ever leaving their inbox. It turns Gmail into a fully functional CRM with pipelines, contact tracking, and email tools. Streak is ideal for solopreneurs and small teams that do all their business communication through Gmail.
Dext
Dext is a pre-accounting automation tool that captures receipts, invoices, and expenses and automatically extracts data for your accounting software. It eliminates manual data entry for bookkeepers and accountants.
Pros
- ✓Works entirely inside Gmail — zero context switching
- ✓Free plan is genuinely useful for individuals
- ✓Easy to set up in minutes
- ✓Great for solopreneurs and freelancers
Cons
- ✗Only works if your team uses Gmail
- ✗Not suitable for large teams or complex sales processes
- ✗Limited features compared to standalone CRM platforms
Pros
- ✓Excellent receipt and invoice capture
- ✓Strong OCR data extraction
- ✓Good integration with QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage
- ✓Saves significant data entry time
- ✓Popular with accountants
Cons
- ✗Not a standalone accounting solution
- ✗Subscription cost on top of accounting software
- ✗Occasional OCR errors
- ✗Best value for high receipt volumes
Our Take
Choose Streak if solopreneurs and small teams that manage all business communication through gmail. Choose Dext if bookkeepers, accountants, and businesses with high receipt volumes wanting to eliminate manual data entry.
Best For
Solopreneurs and small teams that manage all business communication through Gmail
Best For
Bookkeepers, accountants, and businesses with high receipt volumes wanting to eliminate manual data entry