Compare Brex and Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$120.00 15 Users Per Month
Brex
Star Rating
(1,532)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansEmburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Star Rating
(1,115)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$120.00 15 Users Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Brex excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Emburse Spend. Users appreciate the automatic receipt loading feature, which significantly reduces the time spent on manual entry, making expense reporting a breeze.
- According to verified reviews, Emburse Spend is praised for its user-friendly mobile app, which allows cardholders to easily submit expenses and scan receipts. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who prefer managing expenses on the go.
- Users say that Brex offers a more streamlined experience when it comes to filing expense reports, with a simple process that requires minimal input. Reviewers highlight how easy it is to add comments and submit reports, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that while Emburse Spend has a solid mobile app, it sometimes struggles with integration and configuration challenges, which can hinder its effectiveness for some users. This contrasts with Brex, which is noted for its seamless integration with various business tools.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support provided by Brex, noting that users feel well-supported and informed throughout their experience. In comparison, while Emburse Spend offers decent support, some users have expressed a desire for more responsive assistance.
- Users appreciate the ease of setup with Brex, which is often described as quick and intuitive. In contrast, Emburse Spend users have reported a more complex setup process, which can be a barrier for new users looking to get started quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Brex
Premium
Contact Us
For mid-sized companies looking to scale. Everything included in Essentials plus:
- Custom expense policies and approvals
- In-app travel booking and management
- Live Budgets with real-time tracking
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Emburse Spend - Basic
$120.00
15 Users Per Month
- Cards: Feed integration & issuance
- Accounting: Quickbooks, Xero, custom export template
- Payments: 50 monthly ACH reimbursements
Free Trial
Brex
Free Trial is available
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
1,139
9.2
1,004
Ease of Use
9.6
1,164
9.3
1,042
Ease of Setup
9.4
548
9.1
141
Ease of Admin
9.4
367
8.9
136
Quality of Support
9.5
938
9.0
617
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
361
9.1
126
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,063
8.5
985
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.2
622
9.3
718
|
Verified
9.3
688
|
Verified
9.1
796
|
Verified
9.0
646
|
Verified
8.5
730
|
Verified
9.4
735
|
Verified
9.1
808
|
Verified
9.2
517
9.4
825
|
Verified
8.8
329
9.1
256
|
Verified
9.3
612
|
Verified
8.9
228
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
9.2
24
8.1
6
9.1
24
8.1
6
Travel Management
9.0
365
8.7
34
8.6
333
9.0
34
8.5
323
8.8
32
8.8
430
|
Verified
8.5
109
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
537
9.2
284
|
Verified
8.9
387
8.8
221
|
Verified
Mobile
9.4
688
|
Verified
9.4
752
|
Verified
8.7
362
|
Verified
9.1
294
|
Verified
8.6
295
8.3
14
Platform
8.7
380
|
Verified
8.7
140
|
Verified
8.7
357
8.9
141
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
374
|
Verified
8.9
113
|
Verified
Administration
9.0
476
8.8
166
|
Verified
9.2
492
8.9
190
|
Verified
9.1
564
|
Verified
8.6
173
|
Verified
9.1
449
8.9
163
|
Verified
9.3
577
|
Verified
9.0
189
|
Verified
Platform
9.2
535
|
Verified
8.7
184
|
Verified
8.9
417
|
Verified
8.7
142
|
Verified
9.1
382
8.7
26
9.5
647
|
Verified
9.0
216
|
Verified
9.4
588
|
Verified
9.2
188
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
116
|
Verified
Setup
9.0
263
Not enough data
9.2
300
Not enough data
9.0
245
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
210
Not enough data
8.5
206
Not enough data
8.3
211
Not enough data
8.7
221
Not enough data
Payment Cards
9.2
255
Not enough data
9.1
265
Not enough data
9.3
295
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
279
Not enough data
9.1
241
Not enough data
9.2
241
Not enough data
9.0
240
Not enough data
Payments
9.1
258
Not enough data
9.0
247
Not enough data
9.1
262
Not enough data
9.1
249
Not enough data
Fraud & Risk Management
9.3
302
Not enough data
9.2
282
Not enough data
9.2
273
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Spend Management
9.4
15
Not enough data
Invoice Management
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Analytics
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Integration
10.0
8
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Risk
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Recovery
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Audit
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Fraud
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AP Automation
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Expense Reporting
9.7
28
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.3
26
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
Travel Management
9.0
365
8.7
34
8.6
333
9.0
34
8.5
323
8.8
32
8.8
430
|
Verified
8.5
109
Approval
9.5
27
Not enough data
9.5
26
Not enough data
9.5
27
Not enough data
AI - Travel Management
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Travel Management
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Employee Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sustainability & Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Card Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dashboard
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
42
Not enough data
9.3
44
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
Integrations
9.3
42
Not enough data
9.4
46
Not enough data
9.5
42
Not enough data
Analytics/Reporting
9.5
45
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
9.7
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recurring Revenue Finance
9.0
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Brex and Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) are categorized as Spend Management and Expense Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Brex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Financial Services
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
3.5%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
55.8%
Computer Software
14.3%
Internet
13.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Information Services
6.9%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
54.0%
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Discussions
How has Brex been for you as a small business long term?
2 Comments
CI
They dismissed small buisnesses from their platform under new requirements:
• Received an equity investment of any amount (accelerator, angel, VC or web3...Read more
Can I use Abacus to create custom reports?
2 Comments
Official Response from Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Abacus works like a search engine - cataloging every expense individually. This means that you can create a report by using any combination of expense and...Read more
Does Abacus integrate with Slack?
1 Comment
Official Response from Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Abacus has an integration with Slack for both submitters and approvers. Employees can upload receipts with notes through Slack and once the expense is...Read more
Can you read receipt images?
1 Comment
Official Response from Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Just snap a photo or forward your receipt and we'll start drafting the expense for you - filling in date, vendor, amount and then auto-categorizing it based...Read more
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