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Compare Brex and Mercury 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (90.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Brex
Star Rating
(1,488)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(116)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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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 significantly higher G2 Score compared to Mercury. Users appreciate Brex's user-friendly interface and its ability to keep up with updates, making it a reliable choice for expense management.
- According to verified reviews, Brex's implementation process is praised for its simplicity, with users highlighting the ease of setup and the intuitive onboarding experience. In contrast, while Mercury also offers a straightforward setup, it doesn't match the same level of enthusiasm from users regarding initial configuration.
- Users say that Brex provides superior support quality, with many reviewers noting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Mercury, however, has received mixed feedback in this area, with some users expressing a desire for more robust support options.
- Reviewers mention that Brex's features for tracking expenses, such as the ability to upload receipts on the go, are particularly beneficial for users who travel frequently. Mercury, while offering a solid user interface, lacks some of the advanced expense tracking capabilities that Brex provides.
- Users appreciate Mercury's ease of use for international payments and its card management features, which allow for quick card creation and spending control. However, Brex outshines in areas like bank integration and smart categorization, which are crucial for businesses looking to streamline their financial processes.
- According to recent feedback, Brex's overall performance in spend management is notably higher, with users highlighting its comprehensive features that cater to small businesses. Mercury, while popular among small businesses, does not offer the same depth of functionality, particularly in expense management and reporting.
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
Mercury
No pricing availableFree Trial
Brex
Free Trial is available
Mercury
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
1,120
8.6
69
Ease of Use
9.6
1,144
9.3
72
Ease of Setup
9.4
532
9.3
58
Ease of Admin
9.4
364
9.6
38
Quality of Support
9.4
924
8.3
63
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
358
9.1
38
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,045
8.8
67
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.2
614
Feature Not Available
9.3
687
|
Verified
7.8
19
9.0
645
|
Verified
7.6
19
9.4
727
|
Verified
7.7
18
9.2
514
7.9
18
8.8
327
7.0
19
9.3
606
|
Verified
6.4
18
Agentic AI - Expense Management
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.1
24
Feature Not Available
Travel Management
9.0
364
Feature Not Available
8.6
333
Feature Not Available
8.5
323
Feature Not Available
8.8
430
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
7.6
17
9.3
536
6.9
18
8.9
387
Feature Not Available
Mobile
9.4
681
|
Verified
6.9
17
8.7
362
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
295
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.7
380
|
Verified
5.0
17
8.7
357
5.5
17
Administration
9.1
374
|
Verified
7.4
18
Administration
9.0
474
7.5
17
9.2
490
Feature Not Available
9.1
562
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
448
6.8
17
9.3
577
|
Verified
7.5
17
Platform
9.2
533
|
Verified
7.2
17
8.9
417
|
Verified
7.1
17
9.1
382
6.5
17
9.5
643
|
Verified
7.2
18
9.4
586
|
Verified
7.0
18
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Setup
9.0
262
Feature Not Available
9.2
299
7.6
30
9.0
244
Feature Not Available
Performance
8.6
210
Feature Not Available
8.5
206
Feature Not Available
8.3
211
5.8
29
8.7
220
Feature Not Available
Payment Cards
9.2
255
Feature Not Available
9.1
264
8.0
31
9.3
291
7.2
31
Reporting
9.2
278
8.3
31
9.1
241
7.0
28
9.2
241
7.5
27
9.0
239
Feature Not Available
Payments
9.2
257
7.2
26
9.0
247
7.1
27
9.1
262
7.1
27
9.1
249
8.8
27
Fraud & Risk Management
9.3
302
7.9
27
9.2
282
Feature Not Available
9.2
272
8.4
27
Agentic AI - Spend Management
9.4
15
Feature Not Available
Invoice Management
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Feature Not Available
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
Feature Not Available
Analytics
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Feature Not Available
9.6
8
Feature Not Available
Integration
10.0
8
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Risk
9.8
8
Feature Not Available
9.8
8
Feature Not Available
9.8
8
Feature Not Available
Recovery
9.8
8
Feature Not Available
9.8
8
Feature Not Available
Audit
9.8
8
Feature Not Available
9.6
8
Feature Not Available
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Fraud
9.4
8
Feature Not Available
9.4
8
Feature Not Available
9.4
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AP Automation
10.0
5
Feature Not Available
10.0
5
Feature Not Available
9.7
5
Feature Not Available
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
Feature Not Available
8.6
333
Feature Not Available
8.5
323
Feature Not Available
8.8
430
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
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 Mercury are categorized as Spend Management, Expense Management, and AP Automation
Unique Categories
Brex is categorized as Recurring Revenue Finance and Travel Management
Mercury has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Brex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mercury
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
3.4%
Marketing and Advertising
3.0%
Other
55.8%
Computer Software
18.9%
Information Technology and Services
13.2%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Wholesale
5.7%
Management Consulting
3.8%
Other
50.0%
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
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