Head-to-head · Expense Tracking
Brex vs Navan Expense
Brex leads on 0 checks, Navan Expense on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBrex · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBrex · 2 of 6
Brex scores higher on our rubric for expense tracking: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Brex is the better fit for companies combining expense workflows with card spend. Navan Expense is the better fit for businesses linking expense controls with travel spend.
- Brex fits best
Companies combining expense workflows with card spend
- Navan Expense fits best
Businesses linking expense controls with travel spend
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Side by side
| Feature | Brex 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Navan Expense 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Expense Tracking | #8 in Expense Tracking |
| Best for | Companies combining expense workflows with card spend | Businesses linking expense controls with travel spend |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $12/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 30+ integrations |
| Features Brex 2/6 · Navan Expense 0/6 | ||
| Receipt scanning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mileage tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Employee reimbursements | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Approval workflows | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Corporate cards | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Billing model | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Brex brings employee expense submissions and reimbursements together with corporate cards, budgets, approvals, bill pay, and spend reporting. It is aimed at startups, growing companies, and enterprises that want expense workflows tied to… Read the review → |
Navan Expense brings expense capture, policy controls, reimbursements and reconciliation into a cloud-based product for businesses and finance teams. It covers card and out-of-pocket spending, with receipt uploads and scanning, transaction… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Brex — where it wins
- Free Essentials includes reimbursements, bill pay, and accounting integrations
- Premium adds customizable policies, advanced approvals, and live budgets
- Local-currency cards and billing are available in 50+ countries
Where it doesn't
- Premium is priced at $12 per user per month
- Enterprise and Smart Card offerings have custom pricing
- Regional availability and card issuance vary by country and plan
Navan Expense — where it wins
- Captures receipts, card transactions and out-of-pocket expenses in real time
- Supports mileage, per diem and reimbursement through payroll or bank accounts
- Connects with ERP, accounting and HRIS tools, including NetSuite and Workday
Where it doesn't
- The free plan covers only the first five monthly expensing users
- Navan Business starts at $15 per user per month, billed monthly
- Enterprise pricing is by quote
- Brex9.0/10 · Free plan
Brex pairs expense workflows with company cards, budgets, approvals, and bill pay.
Visit BrexFull verdict → - Navan Expense8.5/10 · Free plan
Expense controls, reimbursements and travel spend come together in one platform.
Visit NavanFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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