Head-to-head · Expense Report Software
Expensify vs Navan Expense
Expensify leads on 0 checks, Navan Expense on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreExpensify · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Expensify
Expensify scores higher on our rubric for expense report software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Expensify is the better fit for teams wanting a flexible, well-priced expense workflow. Navan Expense is the better fit for teams combining spend controls with employee expense claims.
- Expensify fits best
Teams wanting a flexible, well-priced expense workflow
- Navan Expense fits best
Teams combining spend controls with employee expense claims
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Side by side
| Feature | Expensify 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Navan Expense 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #4 in Expense Report Software | #7 in Expense Report Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting a flexible, well-priced expense workflow | Teams combining spend controls with employee expense claims |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $5/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Docs | Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 30+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Expensify 0/4 · Navan Expense 0/4 | ||
| Mobile receipt capture | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Approval workflows | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Accounting integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Policy controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Reimbursement method | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported currencies | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Expensify is an expense-management and reimbursement platform for individuals, employees, finance teams, and businesses. It captures receipt data, tracks mileage, creates and submits expense reports, checks policies, detects duplicate… Read the review → |
Navan Expense brings company-card and out-of-pocket spending into a workflow for finance teams and employees. It captures and categorizes transactions, applies configurable policies and spend guardrails, and supports approvals, expense… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Expensify — where it wins
- Receipt scanning, extraction, and AI-assisted categorization reduce manual entry.
- Configurable approvals, policy checks, and duplicate receipt detection support control.
- Web, desktop, mobile, API access, and bank reimbursement cover varied workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Control pricing differs substantially between annual and monthly billing.
- The 50 listed integrations may not cover every enterprise technology stack.
- Free Submit excludes approvals, payments, Per Diem, and accounting integrations.
Navan Expense — where it wins
- Free for the first five monthly expensing users
- Supports receipt capture, mileage, per diem, and reimbursements
- Connects corporate cards with ERP, accounting, and HR systems
Where it doesn't
- Navan Business starts at $15 per user per month after the free allowance
- Enterprise pricing is by quote
- Enterprise includes a broader Navan Travel suite, which may exceed expense-only needs
- Expensify8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Flexible expense reporting with receipt capture, approvals, reimbursements, and broad platform access.
Visit ExpensifyFull verdict → - Navan Expense8.5/10 · Free plan
Combines employee expense claims, spend controls, and reimbursement in one system.
Visit NavanFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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