tofu vs AutoEntry
AutoEntry is now part of Sage. Its credit system hasn't changed much since the acquisition.
Quick Verdict
Choose tofu if you want line item extraction included and automatic rather than requested per document, need documents processed in languages beyond the Latin alphabet, want AI that learns your coding from history with zero setup, or want a lower cost per extraction at every volume tier.
Choose AutoEntry if you are already inside the Sage ecosystem, are comfortable teaching the system your coding rules upfront, process mostly Latin-alphabet documents, and don't process bank statements or line items often enough for the added credit cost to matter.
AutoEntry, founded in Dublin in 2011, was acquired by Sage in 2019. It remains a capable OCR tool for straightforward invoice and receipt capture. Where it gets expensive is exactly where bookkeeping gets hard: line items and bank statements.
Cost by Volume Tier
AutoEntry credit tiers vs. tofu's flat monthly plans, at matched approximate volume.
| Volume Tier | tofu / Month | AutoEntry / Month | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~500 docs | £79 (800 extractions) | £108 (500 credits) | £29 |
| ~2,500 docs | £199 (2,500 extractions) | £469 (2,500 credits) | £270 |
Figures as verified internally. Annual tofu pricing (paid annually): £72/mo at the 800-extraction tier, £179/mo at the 2,500-extraction tier.
Setup: Teaching Rules vs. Learning From History
AutoEntry needs rules configured before it works. tofu learns your coding from history automatically, with zero setup.
Line Items and Bank Statements: Extra Credits vs. Included
AutoEntry charges extra for line items and 3 credits per bank statement page. tofu includes both, automatically, on every plan.
Language Support
AutoEntry supports the Latin alphabet only. tofu processes 200+ languages, including handwriting.
Where AutoEntry Still Works
Being fair: AutoEntry has real strengths tofu does not currently match. It has a long track record, deep native integration with Sage 50, Sage Accounting, and Sage Business Cloud, and a mature mobile app. Both platforms offer unlimited clients and users, so that's not a differentiator either way. If your firm is Sage-first, mostly handles Latin-alphabet documents, and is comfortable configuring rules upfront, AutoEntry's model may already fit.
See how they compare
| How It Works | Tofu | AutoEntry |
|---|---|---|
| Coding setup | Zero setup, learns from your history automatically | Learns by you teaching it rules |
| Line item extraction | Free and unlimited, applied automatically | Extra cost, and must be requested per document |
| Language support | 200+ languages | Latin alphabet only |
| Clients / users | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Bank statement extraction | 1 page counted as 1 extraction | 3 credits per page |
| Cost per transaction | Lower cost per extraction at every tier | More expensive per transaction than tofu |
Key pricing differences
Pricing: Credits vs. Flat
AutoEntry charges by credit tier: 500 credits cost £108/mo, 2,500 credits cost £469/mo. tofu charges flat: £79/mo for 800 extractions, £199/mo for 2,500. At the 2,500 tier, AutoEntry costs more than double.
Line Items: Requested vs. Automatic
Statements: 3 Credits vs. 1 Extraction
Pricing Overview
Pricing shown in GBP for direct comparison at matched volume tiers.
| Tofu | AutoEntry | |
|---|---|---|
| ~500 docs/month | £79/mo (800 extractions; £72/mo annual) | £108/mo (500 credits) |
| ~2,500 docs/month | £199/mo (2,500 extractions; £179/mo annual) | £469/mo (2,500 credits) |
| Line item extraction | Included, automatic, unlimited | Extra cost, requested per document |
| Bank statement pages | 1 page = 1 extraction | 3 credits per page |
| Clients / users | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Pricing as verified internally. AutoEntry credit costs and Tofu extraction plans compared at matched approximate monthly volume.
What's Actually Included
AutoEntry uses a credit system for several core features. Tofu includes everything on every plan.
| Feature | Tofu | AutoEntry |
|---|---|---|
| Line-item extraction | ✓ IncludedEvery line, every invoice, unlimited | ⚠ CreditsExtra cost, requested per document |
| Bank statement processing | ✓ IncludedAny format, any length, no limits | ⚠ Credits3 credits per page |
| Handwriting recognition | ✓ IncludedFull extraction across scripts | ✗ LimitedLatin alphabet only |
| Multi-language support | ✓ 200+ languagesChinese, Arabic, Thai, and more | ✗ LimitedLatin alphabet only |
| Clients / users | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
Line Items and Bank Statements: Included vs. Extra Credits
AutoEntry charges extra for line item extraction and requires requesting it per document, plus 3 credits per page for bank statements. tofu extracts every line item automatically and counts a bank statement page as a single extraction, on every plan.
At comparable volume, the difference shows up directly in price: AutoEntry's 500-credit plan is £108/month vs. tofu's 800-extraction plan at £79/month. At AutoEntry's 2,500-credit tier (£469/month), tofu's 2,500-extraction plan is £199/month.
Why Bookkeepers Are Switching to Tofu
"tofu is a game-changer because of its zero-configuration AI.
It has effectively turned our junior staff from data-entry clerks into data reviewers."
"tofu is one of the best apps I've ever come across. You upload your bank statement and it takes less than five minutes. You have no idea the joy that tofu gives me."
"I’ve recently implemented tofu for our invoice processing workflow, and it has quickly proven to be one of the most efficient automation tools we’ve added to our Xero stack.
The setup was incredibly fast, and the interface is clean, intuitive, and easy for the team to adopt."
Frequently asked questions
No. Limits reset on the 1st each month.
No. We only count each invoice once. Re-extract as much as you need while training the AI.
All subscriptions bill on the 1st of each month. If you subscribe mid-month, you pay full price and get full allocation immediately. Next bill is the 1st.
Yes, on all plans. Competitors charge extra for this.
Tofu is ISO 27001:2022 certified, GDPR/CCPA compliant, and uses bank-grade AES-256 encryption with multi-factor authentication. We work with the top global accounting networks.
No. Your whole team uses Tofu at one price. We don't charge per seat.
New documents wait in "pending" until you upgrade. You can still work with everything already extracted. Most firms upgrade same-day and keep processing.
Pro ($79) works for firms under 20 clients doing ~800 extractions monthly. Business ($199) fits 20-50 clients at ~2,500 extractions. If you're processing 1,000+ per client, start with Business to avoid hitting limits mid-month.
Each unique bill, invoice, or receipt that is extracted counts as one entry, regardless of the number of pages. A multi-page invoice is still one entry. Bank statements are counted as one entry per page.