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Compare Brex and Sage Expense Management 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$11.99 1 active user/month (Minimum billing: 5 users) Per Year
Brex
Star Rating
(1,494)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansSage Expense Management
Star Rating
(1,782)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.99 1 active user/month (Minimum billing: 5 users) Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Brex excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a higher G2 Score compared to Sage Expense Management. Users appreciate Brex's user-friendly interface and the convenience it offers, especially while traveling, making it easier to upload receipts on the go.
- According to verified reviews, Sage Expense Management is praised for its straightforward usability, with features like receipt scanning that automatically fill out fields, making it easy for users to navigate and submit expenses efficiently.
- Users say that Brex's initial setup process is notably simple, requiring just a demo and a quick app download. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for those looking to get started quickly, while Sage Expense Management has received mixed feedback regarding its configuration challenges.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms offer solid support for expense reporting, but Brex stands out with its higher ratings in areas like digital receipt management and automated reminders, which help users stay organized and on top of their expenses.
- Users highlight that Sage Expense Management provides real-time notifications for charges, which helps users complete their reports promptly. However, Brex's ability to track account balances and manage expenses seamlessly while traveling gives it an edge in day-to-day usability.
- According to recent feedback, while both products have strong features for expense reporting, Brex's advanced integrations and ease of use in sending receipts via email make it a more appealing choice for small businesses looking for efficiency and convenience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Brex
Premium
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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
Sage Expense Management
Growth
$11.99
1 active user/month (Minimum billing: 5 users) Per Year
Ideal for small and growing companies, unlimited expense tracking and real-time card integrations
- Unlimited receipt tracking from Text Messages, Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Fyle's Mobile & Web App, and Email Forwarding
- Automated data extraction and coding
- Real-time card integrations with Visa and Mastercard, and direct integration with American Express. Get instant visibility into employee spending, and collect & match receipts via text.
Free Trial
Brex
Free Trial is available
Sage Expense Management
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
1,122
9.3
1,473
Ease of Use
9.6
1,146
9.2
1,499
Ease of Setup
9.4
534
9.0
558
Ease of Admin
9.4
365
8.9
129
Quality of Support
9.4
926
9.2
1,069
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
359
9.3
129
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,047
9.1
1,450
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.2
614
9.2
1307
|
Verified
9.3
687
|
Verified
8.9
1031
|
Verified
9.0
645
|
Verified
8.5
1119
|
Verified
9.4
728
|
Verified
9.1
1226
|
Verified
9.2
514
9.1
1216
|
Verified
8.8
328
8.4
884
|
Verified
9.3
606
|
Verified
8.8
922
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
9.2
24
7.5
76
9.1
24
7.7
76
Travel Management
9.0
364
8.1
776
|
Verified
8.6
333
7.9
745
|
Verified
8.5
323
7.6
611
8.8
430
|
Verified
8.0
785
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
536
8.4
814
|
Verified
8.9
387
8.3
751
|
Verified
Mobile
9.4
682
|
Verified
9.2
1207
|
Verified
8.7
362
|
Verified
8.4
883
8.6
295
7.9
710
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
380
|
Verified
8.0
777
|
Verified
8.7
357
8.3
819
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
374
|
Verified
8.1
576
Administration
9.0
474
8.5
834
|
Verified
9.2
491
8.7
916
|
Verified
9.1
562
|
Verified
8.8
951
|
Verified
9.1
449
8.6
848
|
Verified
9.3
577
|
Verified
8.7
906
|
Verified
Platform
9.2
533
|
Verified
8.9
1006
|
Verified
8.9
417
|
Verified
8.3
746
|
Verified
9.1
382
8.3
739
|
Verified
9.5
643
|
Verified
9.0
1068
|
Verified
9.4
586
|
Verified
9.0
990
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
778
|
Verified
Setup
9.0
262
Not enough data
9.2
300
Not enough data
9.0
244
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
210
Not enough data
8.5
206
Not enough data
8.3
211
Not enough data
8.7
220
Not enough data
Payment Cards
9.2
255
Not enough data
9.1
264
Not enough data
9.3
292
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
278
Not enough data
9.1
241
Not enough data
9.2
241
Not enough data
9.0
239
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
272
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
364
8.1
776
|
Verified
8.6
333
7.9
745
|
Verified
8.5
323
7.6
611
8.8
430
|
Verified
8.0
785
|
Verified
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
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 Sage Expense Management are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
Brex is categorized as Spend Management, Recurring Revenue Finance, Travel Management, and AP Automation
Sage Expense Management has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Brex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sage Expense Management
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
11.7%
Financial Services
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
3.5%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
55.8%
Computer Software
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.3%
Construction
5.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Other
60.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
How has Brex been for you as a small business long term?
2 Comments
EL
Terrible customer service. Tried to add a new checking account for autopay. Had to delete the old accounts and is taking a week to reestablish the credit...Read more
Can there be more categories included for which we can add/track the expense (i know "Others" cover those), but wanted some expenses for specific category to track those
2 Comments
Official Response from Sage Expense Management
Hi Anil,
Categories are set by your company. An admin has the necessary rights to add categories. You may write to admin at your organization.
Read more
How can i add a custom expense category?
2 Comments
PP
Not possible yet. But you can ask about it here: https://www.fylehq.com/help/en/Read more
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