Comparison
The DataSnipper alternative
built for financial auditors
Moby brings AI-assisted extraction, document matching, and financial-statement tie-outs into Excel — with the AI included in every plan and pricing published on the site.
If your team already works in DataSnipper, Moby will feel familiar. Here's how the two line up.
SOC 2 Type II · EU or US data residency · No AI training on your data
The short version
Moby does the core work auditors use DataSnipper for, inside Excel, with the AI included in every plan and pricing published on the site.
- WhatAn Excel add-in for AI-assisted extraction, document matching, and financial-statement tie-outs, with full traceability on every figure.
- AIIncluded in every plan, including the free license. No separate modules.
- AccessReviewers and partners open and read the source documents on a free, read-only license.
- PricingPublished on the site from €29 / user / month, with no quote to request.
What both tools do
available| Capability | MobyExcel add-in | DataSnipperExcel add-in |
|---|---|---|
| The core audit work | ||
| Extract data from documents into ExcelPDFs, scans, images and more | ||
| Match and reconcile evidence to source | ||
| Footing and prior-year checks | ||
| AI agent for audit tasksDescribe a task in plain language; the agent runs it | ||
| Full traceability on every figure | ||
| Runs natively in Excel | ||
Where Moby is different
Ledger analysis
Moby reads the ledger, not just the documents
Drop in the general ledger (FEC) and Moby returns a documented Excel workbook: the analytical review with expectations and variances in euros, accounts and entries to investigate, and client questions already drafted.DataSnipper has no general-ledger analysis.
Ease of use
Powerful, without the learning curve
The advanced work does not require advanced training. Ask the agent in plain language and it runs the extraction, matching, or checks for you, so the whole team is productive from the first engagement.
Pricing
Transparent, everything included
Every Moby plan includes the AI: extraction, the agent, and the checks. From €29 / user / month, with the full feature set in every plan and no quote to request.DataSnipper's pricing is available on request.
Collaboration
Reviewers read for free
Anyone can open and review the source documents on a free, read-only license. Paid plans are for the people running the extraction and the checks, not for colleagues who only need to see the evidence.
Performance
Your Excel stays light
Source documents are stored on secured cloud servers rather than inside the workbook, so your files stay fast even on large engagements.
How it works
Add your documents
Bring in PDF, images, Excel, email, Word, or PowerPoint.
Ask, or let Moby pre-fill
Ask the agent for what you need, or let Moby populate the workpaper cells from the source documents.
Review with full traceability
Every figure links back to the document it came from, so the team keeps the evidence trail.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moby a good DataSnipper alternative?
Yes, for teams who want the same Excel-based workflow with the AI included and pricing published up front. Moby covers the core audit work: extraction, document matching, and financial-statement tie-outs, with full traceability on every figure.
Does Moby do the same things as DataSnipper?
For the core audit work, yes: AI-assisted and manual extraction, table extraction, document splitting, matching and reconciliation, footing and prior-year checks, and an AI agent that runs tasks from a plain-language request.
Do reviewers need a paid license to read the documents?
No. Anyone with a free, read-only Moby license can open and review the source documents. Paid plans are for the people doing the extraction and the checks.
Is the AI included, or a paid add-on?
Included in every plan. Extraction, the agent, and the checks are part of Moby, not separate modules.
Does Moby run inside Excel?
Yes. Moby is a native Excel add-in. Documents are stored on secured cloud servers, so the workbook stays light even on large engagements.
Does DataSnipper analyze the general ledger?
DataSnipper's journal-entry testing is document vouching — matching entries to supporting documents. Moby additionally analyzes the ledger itself: from a general ledger file (FEC), it generates a documented analytical review workbook with expectations, quantified variances, flagged entries, and prepared client questions.
Where is my data stored?
Your data is hosted on Microsoft Azure, in the EU or the US depending on your location. Moby is SOC 2 Type II certified and does not train AI on your data.
Comparison based on publicly available product information, June 2026. DataSnipper® is a trademark of DataSnipper B.V. Moby is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DataSnipper. Product capabilities and packaging change over time; confirm current details with each vendor before relying on this comparison.