# Neat

Neat is a small business accounting and expense management platform with AI receipt scanning. Rated 4.4/5 on G2. Profile: pricing, features, and how it compares to QuickBooks.

**Category:** Small business accounting / expense management  
**Vendor:** The Neat Company  
**Founded:** 2002  
**HQ:** Charlotte, North Carolina, US  
**Website:** https://www.neat.com  


## About

Neat (formerly The Neat Company) is a Philadelphia-based software company that started as a document scanning and organization solution and evolved into a small business accounting and expense management platform. Founded in 2002, Neat pivoted from hardware scanners to a cloud-based platform that handles receipt capture, expense categorization, invoicing, and basic bookkeeping. The platform uses AI-powered OCR to extract data from receipts and business documents. Neat targets self-employed professionals, freelancers, and very small businesses that need simple expense tracking integrated with basic accounting. The company has been through multiple product pivots and now positions primarily as an expense management and bookkeeping tool.

## Ratings

| Source | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.4/5 | ~200 |
| Capterra | 4.4/5 | ~150 |

## Funding

Undisclosed (multiple private rounds over 20 years)

| Round | Amount | Date | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various private rounds | Undisclosed | 2002-present | Various |

## Viability

Long operating history (20+ years) is a signal of sustainability. Product has pivoted several times. Smaller market presence vs. Expensify or Ramp. Suitable for very small businesses needing simple expense tracking.

## Pricing

Neat charges $24-$48/month depending on plan and features. Annual billing provides discounts. Suitable for businesses spending under $1,000/year on accounting software.

| Plan | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Neat | $24/mo | Self-employed and freelancers, basic expense tracking |
| Neat+ | $48/mo | Small teams with invoicing and advanced reporting |

## What reviewers say

_~350 G2 and Capterra reviews, 2025-2026_

**Praised:**
- Easy receipt capture and automatic categorization
- Good for organizing business expenses without an accountant
- Long-standing product reliability

**Complaints:**
- Feature set lags behind Expensify and newer competitors
- UI feels somewhat dated
- Limited integrations outside QuickBooks

## Compliance

- **SOC 2:** Yes
- **GDPR:** Yes
- **HIPAA:** N/A
- **SSO:** No

## Integrations

- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Excel/CSV export
- Bank import

## FAQs

### Does Neat replace QuickBooks?

No. Neat is simpler and better for expense capture and receipt organization. For full accounting with payroll and complex reporting, QuickBooks or Xero is needed.

### Is Neat the same as the old Neat Scanner software?

Yes and no. The Neat Company originally sold physical document scanners and software. They pivoted to a cloud-only model and now focus on cloud-based expense management.


## Sources

- [Neat website](https://www.neat.com): Product and pricing
- [G2 Neat reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/neat/reviews): User reviews