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Category: Expense ManagementVerified for 2025
Top Recommended Replacements
Ramp
FREEBest Overall Alternative
Why we like it
The 'Category Killer' of 2025; provides enterprise-grade expense software, bill pay, and travel booking for $0; monetizes via the merchant fees (Interchange) when you use their corporate card; offers 1.5% cashback.
Keep in mind
Requires you to switch your corporate cards to Ramp; strict underwriting (requires ~$75k in the bank to qualify).
Zoho Expense
FREEBest Card-Agnostic Free Tier
Why we like it
Perfect if you want to keep your existing Amex/Chase cards; free plan covers 3 users and 20 scans/month; highly customizable policies compared to Ramp's card-first logic.
Keep in mind
The interface is functional but less 'magical' than Ramp's AI matching; auto-scan limits on the free tier.
Brex
FREEBest for Funded Startups
Why we like it
Similar model to Ramp (free software + corporate card); higher credit limits for VC-backed startups; excellent global capabilities and rewards program.
Keep in mind
Software is slightly less 'finance-automation' focused than Ramp; has shifted focus away from SMBs to Enterprise recently.
Fyle
Best for Existing Cards
Why we like it
The only modern platform that connects directly to your *existing* Visa/Mastercard (via Real-Time Feed) without forcing you to switch banks; works inside Gmail and Outlook.
Keep in mind
It is a paid SaaS tool (standard pricing), so you don't get the 'free' benefit of the interchange model.
Expensify Free
FREEBest for Individuals
Why we like it
Still excellent for solo freelancers tracking tax write-offs; allows 25 SmartScans per month for free.
Keep in mind
Severely limited for teams (no approval workflows or ERP integration).
Divvy (Bill Spend & Expense)
FREEBest for Credit Building
Why we like it
Now part of BILL; offers a 'Credit Builder' program for newer businesses that Ramp might reject; software is free if you use their card.
Keep in mind
The integration with BILL can feel clunky if you don't use BILL for accounts payable.
Wave Receipts
FREEBest for Micro-Business
Why we like it
100% free receipt scanning app that syncs directly to Wave Accounting; unlimited scans.
Keep in mind
Only useful if you already use Wave for accounting; no approval workflows.
Dext Prepare (Receipt Bank)
Best for Bookkeepers
Why we like it
Designed for the accountant, not the employee; extracts data with higher accuracy than Expensify; creates perfect audit trails for Xero/QuickBooks.
Keep in mind
Paid subscription only; mobile app is purely for capture, not spending management.
Rippling Spend
Best for HR Integration
Why we like it
If you use Rippling for Payroll, this is a no-brainer; expenses are approved based on HR hierarchy automatically; reimbursements run with payroll instantly.
Keep in mind
Requires you to be fully bought into the Rippling ecosystem.
Airbase
Best for Mid-Market
Why we like it
Combines Bill Pay, Expense Management, and Corporate Cards into one massive platform; excellent for companies with 100-500 employees.
Keep in mind
Enterprise pricing (often $20k+/year); overkill for small teams.
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