LucaLedger vs Hubdoc
Built for accounting & tax firms · Extraction that books and files · SOC 2 ready
The quick verdict
- Free, basic capture for Xero firms: Hubdoc
- All-in-one (capture + books + tax): LucaLedger
- Settled Xero stack, just need capture: Hubdoc
- Want capture to flow into the return: LucaLedger
Hubdoc is free capture that stops at the ledger; LucaLedger is the platform capture belongs to.
Side-by-side
| Hubdoc | LucaLedger | |
|---|---|---|
| Document capture / OCR | ✓ (basic) | ✓ |
| Keeps the books | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tax preparation | ✗ | ✓ 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065 |
| Tax planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pricing | free with Xero | Schedule a demo |
Hubdoc owns the free-basic-capture row; LucaLedger owns everything downstream. See the Hubdoc alternative page.
When to choose Hubdoc
- You're a Xero firm wanting free, basic receipt/bill capture.
- Your bookkeeping, tax, and client communication happen elsewhere and you're happy with that.
- Cost matters most and "basic" is enough.
When to choose LucaLedger
- You want capture to flow into the books and the return, not stop at the ledger.
- You want a real general ledger, tax prep, planning, and a portal in one platform.
- You're consolidating the stack.
Migrating from Hubdoc
There's little to migrate, Hubdoc is a feeder. In LucaLedger, document extraction is built in and books to the ledger, so the capture step is part of the platform rather than a separate bundle that hands off.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hubdoc a bookkeeping system?
No, it's basic capture that publishes to Xero or QuickBooks Online. LucaLedger keeps the books and prepares the return.
Is Hubdoc being discontinued?
No, it remains bundled with paid Xero plans. It's an option for basic capture; LucaLedger is the all-in-one alternative.
Is LucaLedger SOC 2 compliant?
LucaLedger is SOC 2 ready, controls and evidence in place.
How we compare: based on each vendor's public documentation and pricing, hands-on use, and LucaLedger's capabilities as of June 2026. We build LucaLedger and have worked to represent Hubdoc fairly. Last updated June 2026.