Compare Brex and Mercury 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (90.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Brex
Star Rating
(1,559)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansMercury
Star Rating
(121)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Brex excels in user satisfaction, with a significantly higher overall score compared to Mercury. Users appreciate features like automatic receipt loading, which saves time on expense reporting, making it a favorite for managing company travel expenses.
- According to verified reviews, Brex offers a more intuitive user experience, highlighted by its easy-to-navigate interface and mobile capabilities. Users mention the convenience of recording expenses on-the-go and receiving timely alerts, which enhances their day-to-day usability.
- Reviewers mention that Mercury shines in its banking features, particularly for small businesses. Users value its tech-first approach and the simplicity of ordering debit and credit cards, along with seamless integration with tools like Xero, making it a solid choice for financial management.
- Users say that while Brex provides robust support and a higher quality of service, Mercury's support is perceived as lacking, with reviewers noting slower response times and less helpful assistance. This difference can impact the overall experience, especially for businesses needing quick resolutions.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Brex's advanced features, such as smart categorization and digital receipt management, significantly enhance expense tracking and reporting. Users find these tools invaluable for maintaining organized financial records, which is less emphasized in Mercury's offerings.
- According to recent feedback, while both platforms cater to small businesses, Brex has a broader range of features that meet diverse financial needs, such as employee reimbursements and currency conversions, which users find essential for international operations. Mercury, while effective for basic banking, may not meet all the complex needs of growing businesses.
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
1,152
8.4
73
Ease of Use
9.6
1,178
9.1
76
Ease of Setup
9.4
561
9.1
62
Ease of Admin
9.4
368
9.4
40
Quality of Support
9.5
950
8.1
67
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
362
8.8
40
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,074
8.7
70
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.2
627
Feature Not Available
9.3
688
|
Verified
7.8
19
9.0
647
|
Verified
7.6
19
9.4
741
|
Verified
7.7
18
9.2
518
7.9
18
8.8
329
7.0
19
9.3
614
|
Verified
6.4
18
Agentic AI - Expense Management
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.1
24
Feature Not Available
Travel Management
9.0
366
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
537
6.9
18
8.9
387
Feature Not Available
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
9.4
691
|
Verified
6.9
17
8.7
362
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
295
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.7
384
|
Verified
5.0
17
8.7
357
5.5
17
Administration
9.1
374
|
Verified
7.4
18
Administration
9.0
480
7.5
17
9.2
494
Feature Not Available
9.1
564
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
451
6.8
17
9.3
578
|
Verified
7.5
17
Platform
9.2
538
|
Verified
7.2
17
8.9
417
|
Verified
7.1
17
9.1
383
6.5
17
9.5
651
|
Verified
7.2
18
9.4
588
|
Verified
7.0
18
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Setup
9.0
263
Feature Not Available
9.2
301
7.6
30
9.0
246
Feature Not Available
Performance
8.6
210
Feature Not Available
8.5
206
Feature Not Available
8.3
211
5.8
29
8.7
221
Feature Not Available
Payment Cards
9.2
255
Feature Not Available
9.1
266
8.0
31
9.3
296
7.0
32
Reporting
9.2
280
8.3
32
9.1
242
7.0
28
9.2
241
7.5
27
9.0
240
Feature Not Available
Payments
9.1
258
7.2
26
9.0
247
7.1
27
9.1
262
7.1
27
9.1
249
8.8
28
Fraud & Risk Management
9.3
303
7.9
27
9.2
282
Feature Not Available
9.3
274
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
366
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
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
Bill Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
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 Mercury are categorized as Spend Management, Expense Management, and AP Automation
Unique Categories
Brex is categorized as Recurring Revenue Finance and Travel Management
Mercury is categorized as Billing
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
11.9%
Financial Services
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Marketing and Advertising
3.0%
Other
55.7%
Computer Software
18.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Wholesale
5.5%
Accounting
3.6%
Other
50.0%
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
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