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Head-to-head · Expense Reimbursement Software

Expensify vs Sage Expense Management

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Expensify #2 in Expense Reimbursement Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Expensify
Sage Expense Management #3 in Expense Reimbursement Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Sage

Expensify leads on 1 check, Sage Expense Management on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreExpensify · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Expensify
  • Free trialonly Expensify

Expensify scores higher on our rubric for expense reimbursement software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Expensify offers free plan; Sage Expense Management doesn't.

Expensify is the better fit for flexible reimbursement for growing businesses. Sage Expense Management is the better fit for mature teams wanting broad expense controls.

  • Expensify fits best

    Flexible reimbursement for growing businesses

  • Sage Expense Management fits best

    Mature teams wanting broad expense controls

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Side by side

Feature Expensify 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Sage Expense Management 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Expense Reimbursement Software #3 in Expense Reimbursement Software
Best for Flexible reimbursement for growing businesses Mature teams wanting broad expense controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $5/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Live chat, Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 50+ integrations 13 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Expensify 3/3 · Sage Expense Management 3/3
Receipt capture ✓ ✓
Mileage reimbursement ✓ ✓
Per diem support ✓ ✓
Specs
Approval levels Custom Custom
Payout methods Both Both
Mobile platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free Submit workspace for individual employees
  • Receipt capture, mileage tracking, and AI-assisted categorization
  • Web, desktop, mobile, API, and broad accounting integrations
  • Captures receipts across email, text, Gmail, Outlook, and mobile
  • Supports policy checks, custom approvals, mileage, and per diem
  • Connects accounting, cards, payroll, and API-based workflows
Cons
  • Free Submit excludes approvals, payments, Per Diem, and accounting integrations
  • Control costs $36 per active member monthly on monthly billing
  • Pricing can vary by billing currency and qualifying card usage
  • No free plan is available
  • Enterprise pricing is custom
  • ACH reimbursements are limited to the US
Our verdict

Expensify is an expense management and reimbursement platform for individuals, employees, finance teams, and businesses. It captures receipts, extracts expense data, tracks mileage and distance, creates expense reports, and supports…

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Sage Expense Management is cloud-based expense software for finance teams and employees across small businesses, mid-market organizations, accounting teams, and larger enterprises. It captures receipts through text messages, email, Gmail,…

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  1. ExpensifyExpense Reimbursement Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Sage Expense ManagementExpense Reimbursement Software 9.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Expensify — where it wins

    • Free Submit workspace for individual employees
    • Receipt capture, mileage tracking, and AI-assisted categorization
    • Web, desktop, mobile, API, and broad accounting integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Submit excludes approvals, payments, Per Diem, and accounting integrations
    • Control costs $36 per active member monthly on monthly billing
    • Pricing can vary by billing currency and qualifying card usage

  • Sage Expense Management — where it wins

    • Captures receipts across email, text, Gmail, Outlook, and mobile
    • Supports policy checks, custom approvals, mileage, and per diem
    • Connects accounting, cards, payroll, and API-based workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Enterprise pricing is custom
    • ACH reimbursements are limited to the US
  • Expensify9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Flexible expense collection and reimbursement with free access and paid team controls.

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  • Sage Expense Management9.0/10 · Paid

    Broad expense controls for mature teams, with paid plans and enterprise options.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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