Based on 32,270 AI answers · last 90 days

Best Expense Management for startups

Ranked by AI-assistant recommendations, with a free tier and low entry price weighted up. We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Copilot real buyer questions every hour and record which brands they name.

  1. #1Ramp

    84.9% AI citation rate(3227 questions)
    From:
    $0/mo/user
    Free tier:
    yes
    Integrations listed:
    8

    Unlimited cards · Auto-receipt collection · Automated invoice extraction

    Cost-effective for small teams · User-friendly interface

  2. #2Brex

    83.1% AI citation rate(3227 questions)
    From:
    $12/user/month
    Free tier:
    yes
    Integrations listed:
    1

    Global card acceptance · AI-powered custom rules · Accounting integrations

    Offers a free tier for startups · Customizable features for scaling companies

  3. #3Expensify

    73.9% AI citation rate(3227 questions)
    From:
    $5/member/month
    Free tier:
    yes
    Integrations listed:
    8

    Receipt scanning · Corporate card management · Expense approvals

    Affordable pricing for small businesses · User-friendly interface

  4. #4Airbase

    72.2% AI citation rate(3227 questions)
    Integrations listed:
    4

    Custom pricing based on company size · Global payroll support · Employee engagement dashboard

    Customizable to fit unique business needs · Comprehensive support from onboarding to implementation

  5. #5Spendesk

    43.8% AI citation rate(3227 questions)
    Integrations listed:
    4

    Unlimited cards, users, and control settings · Secure single-use cards for payments · Manage subscriptions with recurring virtual cards

    Flexible pricing that scales with your business · Comprehensive visibility of finances

  6. #6SAP Concur

    25.3% AI citation rate(3227 questions)

    Expense management automation · Travel booking solutions · Invoice processing

    Simplifies expense reporting · Streamlines travel bookings

  7. #7Navan

    0.8% AI citation rate(3227 questions)
    From:
    $15/user/month
    Free tier:
    yes
    Integrations listed:
    2

    Global travel inventory · Unlimited policy workflows · 24/7 travel support

    Free for first 5 users · No platform fees

  8. #8Zoho Expense

    0% AI citation rate(3227 questions)
    From:
    $0
    Free tier:
    yes
    Integrations listed:
    2

    Expense reports · Expense tracking via personal cards · Mileage expenses via GPS

    Flexible pricing plans for all businesses · Scalable for small to large companies

  9. #9Pleo

    0% AI citation rate(3227 questions)
  10. #10Divvy by Bill

    0% AI citation rate(3227 questions)

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