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Last updated: August 22, 2026

Booksmate vs GetMyInvoices

GetMyInvoices Alternative - Booksmate vs GetMyInvoices

Booksmate is the more reliable GetMyInvoices alternative for small businesses that need accurate invoice collection from supplier portals and email. In head-to-head testing on Amazon, OpenAI, BackBlaze, and Google Ads, Booksmate extracted every 2026 invoice correctly, while GetMyInvoices failed on three of the four portals and misread amounts on the fourth.

Quick Verdict

Choose Booksmate if you want invoice collection that works reliably: in head-to-head testing on the same four portals (Amazon, OpenAI, BackBlaze, and Google Ads), Booksmate extracted every 2026 invoice correctly while GetMyInvoices failed on three portals and produced a $1,800 error on an $18.37 invoice.

Choose GetMyInvoices if you need its large supplier portal library or German accounting software integrations (DATEV, sevDesk, lexoffice) and can accept less reliable invoice downloading.

Best For

Booksmate is best for small businesses and ops teams that want reliable invoice collection. GetMyInvoices is best for companies for which german accounting software integration is a must-have.

Booksmate GetMyInvoices
Small businesses Accountants and bookkeeping firms
Business owners and ops teams Supplier portal invoice collection
Supplier portal invoice collection DATEV, sevDesk, and lexoffice workflows
Email invoice capture Document archiving
Xero, QuickBooks, and Google Drive export Multi-system exports
Simple setup

Main Difference

Booksmate is the more reliable choice for collecting invoices from supplier portals and email. In our four-portal test, Booksmate extracted every 2026 invoice correctly from Amazon, OpenAI, BackBlaze, and Google Ads, while GetMyInvoices failed on three portals and misread a BackBlaze amount as $1,800 instead of $18.37. Booksmate portal connections are actively maintained so collection keeps working over time.

GetMyInvoices is stronger for German accounting software workflows. GetMyInvoices integrates with DATEV, sevDesk, and lexoffice and offers a large supplier portal library, but its online portal downloads can be unreliable when supplier sites change.

Hands-On Testing: Booksmate vs GetMyInvoices

We tested both Booksmate and GetMyInvoices against the same four supplier portals - Amazon, OpenAI, BackBlaze, and Google Ads - with real credentials, extracting all 2026 invoices. Here is exactly what happened:

Booksmate vs GetMyInvoices hands-on comparison video

Test Results

Booksmate extracted every 2026 invoice correctly across all four portals. GetMyInvoices failed on OpenAI, Amazon, and Google Ads, and on BackBlaze extracted $1,800 instead of the real $18.37.

Provider Booksmate GetMyInvoices
OpenAI Correct Failed
Amazon Correct Failed
BackBlaze Correct Wrong amounts
Extracted $1,800 instead of $18.37 - decimal place error
Google Ads Correct Failed

Key Takeaways

  • Booksmate extracted all invoices correctly across all 4 providers.
  • GetMyInvoices failed to download any invoices from 3 of the 4 portals tested.
  • GetMyInvoices showed wrong amounts on the only provider it did download from, likely an OCR decimal-place bug.
  • Booksmate shows real-time progress for each provider so you always know what is happening.
  • GetMyInvoices has no progress visibility - you cannot tell if it is working or stuck.

What Happens When a Portal Breaks

Portal integrations break over time as supplier websites change. How each product handles this:

Booksmate GetMyInvoices
Fix process AI self-healing
One click, ~1 hour, fixes 9/10 broken plugins		 Support ticket
Submit ticket, wait days for response
Time to fix Up to 1 hour Days
Success rate 9 out of 10 Manual review required

Why Choose Booksmate?

Portals that actually work

In head-to-head testing on four portals, Booksmate extracted every invoice correctly. GetMyInvoices failed on three and misread amounts on the fourth.

Broken portal? We fix it

Booksmate self-heals broken portals in about an hour. GetMyInvoices needs a manual support ticket with no self-service fix.

Real-time progress

Booksmate shows live progress on every portal run. GetMyInvoices gives no visibility while a download is running or stuck.

Exports you already use

Booksmate exports to Xero, QuickBooks, and Google Drive. GetMyInvoices is stronger for DATEV, sevDesk, and lexoffice.

Missing portal? Add it yourself

Unsupported supplier? Open the desktop app, click Add Missing Website, and our AI builds a working plugin in minutes. GetMyInvoices has no answer for sites outside its catalog.

Where GetMyInvoices May Be Better

GetMyInvoices may be a better fit if:

  • You use DATEV, sevDesk, or lexoffice.
  • Your accountant already uses GetMyInvoices.
  • You need document exports to many systems.

Where GetMyInvoices Falls Short

Honest tradeoffs to be aware of:

  • Unreliable portal downloads: in our four-portal test, GetMyInvoices failed to download invoices from 3 of the 4 portals tested
  • OCR extraction errors: amounts can be off by orders of magnitude when decimals are misplaced
  • No real-time progress visibility during execution - you cannot tell if a download is running or stuck
  • Broken portals require manual support tickets with no self-service fix option

Pricing Comparison

Booksmate keeps pricing simple: $19/mo with unlimited portal and email connections. The table below compares Booksmate and GetMyInvoices pricing side by side.

Booksmate GetMyInvoices
Starting price $19.00/mo $21.00/mo
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Credit card required Yes No
Documents included 50 20
Portal connections Unlimited 5
Email connections Unlimited 1
Best value for Small businesses Firms managing many client accounts

Booksmate is usually the better fit if you want a simpler invoice collection product that integrates with your existing accounting tools. GetMyInvoices may be better if you need its large portal library or German accounting ecosystem.

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Booksmate if:

  • You want reliable supplier portal collection - in head-to-head testing, Booksmate extracted every 2026 invoice correctly while GetMyInvoices failed on three of four portals.
  • You want email invoice capture - Booksmate works with Gmail, Outlook, and IMAP.
  • You use Xero, QuickBooks, or Google Drive - Booksmate exports to all three.
  • You want simple one-time setup - Booksmate connects your portals and inbox once.
  • You do not want a heavy finance system - Booksmate only handles invoice collection and export.
  • Missing portal? Add it yourself in the desktop app in minutes. GetMyInvoices needs a support ticket when a portal breaks.

Choose GetMyInvoices if:

  • You need supplier portal coverage at scale.
  • You use German accounting tools.
  • You need DATEV, sevDesk, or lexoffice.
  • You need document archiving and exports.

Switching From GetMyInvoices to Booksmate

If you use GetMyInvoices mainly to collect invoices from supplier portals and email, Booksmate can replace that workflow with a simpler setup.

1

Sign up for Booksmate

2

Connect your email inbox and supplier portals

3

Let Booksmate collect invoices automatically

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Booksmate a good alternative to GetMyInvoices?
Yes, especially if you want supplier portal and email invoice collection with Xero, QuickBooks, or Google Drive export.
Does GetMyInvoices support DATEV and lexoffice?
Yes. GetMyInvoices integrates with DATEV, sevDesk, lexoffice, QuickBooks, Xero, Google Drive, and others.
Does Booksmate work with Xero?
Yes. Booksmate can export invoice data and documents to Xero.
Does Booksmate work with QuickBooks?
Yes. Booksmate can export invoice data and documents to QuickBooks.
Does Booksmate collect invoices from email?
Yes. Booksmate works with Gmail, Outlook, IMAP, and other inboxes.
Does Booksmate collect invoices from supplier portals?
Yes. Booksmate can collect invoices from supplier portals automatically.
Does Booksmate offer a free trial?
Yes. Booksmate offers a 7-day free trial.

Feature Comparison: Booksmate vs GetMyInvoices

The table below compares GetMyInvoices and Booksmate feature by feature across document collection, AI extraction, accounting integrations, automation, and team collaboration.

Feature Booksmate GetMyInvoices
Document Collection
Email inbox scanning Yes Yes
IMAP support Yes Yes
Vendor portal fetching Yes Yes
Bank, insurance, telecom portal fetching Yes Yes
Retroactive inbox scan Yes Partial
WhatsApp / Telegram submission Yes No
Drag-and-drop / bulk upload Yes Yes
AI Extraction
AI data extraction Yes Yes
Line item extraction Yes Partial
Multi-currency support Yes No
Automatic invoice classification Yes No
Accounting Integrations
Xero integration Yes Yes
QuickBooks integration Yes Yes
DATEV integration Yes Yes
lexoffice / sevDesk integration No Yes
Google Drive sync Yes Yes
Automation & Organization
AI automation rules No Yes
Document archiving Yes Yes
Spending analytics dashboard No Partial Reports and cost metrics
Automatic tagging Yes Yes
Duplicate detection Yes Yes
Team & Collaboration
Team members Yes Yes
Multi-company support Yes Partial Professional or Enterprise required for multiple entities
Accountant access Yes Yes
Audit trail Yes No

Automate invoice collection without the extra complexity

Booksmate helps you collect invoices from supplier portals and email, extract the important data, and send everything to Xero, QuickBooks, or Google Drive.

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