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Compare Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense) and PEX 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
Star Rating
(1,853)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(154)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Emburse Expense Enterprise excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score compared to PEX. Users appreciate its robust features for managing reimbursements, noting that the mobile app is particularly easy to set up and use, which enhances day-to-day usability.
- Users say that PEX shines in its user-friendly interface, making credit card management straightforward. Reviewers highlight how easy it is to add new cards and categorize transactions, which helps save time and streamline processes for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Emburse Expense Enterprise offers a more comprehensive solution for larger enterprises, with features that cater to complex approval workflows and employee reimbursements. Users mention that the application allows for hassle-free data entry, especially for reimbursement requests.
- Reviewers mention that PEX provides excellent customer support, which is a significant advantage for small businesses. Users appreciate the responsive onboarding assistance and the integration with QuickBooks, which simplifies financial management.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Emburse Expense Enterprise has a slightly steeper learning curve, its advanced features, such as smart categorization and digital receipt management, are beneficial for users who need more robust expense tracking capabilities.
- Users report that both platforms have their strengths, but Emburse Expense Enterprise's higher ratings in areas like employee reimbursement and complex workflows suggest it may be better suited for larger organizations, while PEX's ease of use and card management features cater well to small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
No pricing availablePEX
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- $0 Monthly Subscription Fee
- Up to 200 Card Accounts included
- $0 Additional Card Accounts
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Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
Free Trial is available
PEX
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
556
9.0
138
Ease of Use
8.5
1,251
9.1
141
Ease of Setup
8.4
686
8.9
123
Ease of Admin
8.3
242
9.1
129
Quality of Support
8.0
441
8.8
131
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
237
9.2
125
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
546
9.7
139
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.6
469
|
Verified
8.5
94
|
Verified
8.3
382
|
Verified
8.3
90
|
Verified
8.0
381
|
Verified
7.6
89
|
Verified
8.5
455
|
Verified
8.7
93
|
Verified
8.9
441
|
Verified
6.9
82
|
Verified
8.5
304
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
325
|
Verified
7.5
83
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
5.9
18
7.1
29
7.3
16
7.7
30
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.5
212
Feature Not Available
7.5
207
Feature Not Available
7.7
243
|
Verified
7.0
80
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
7.7
218
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
220
|
Verified
7.0
81
|
Verified
7.8
209
|
Verified
7.9
81
|
Verified
Mobile
8.6
385
|
Verified
9.0
91
|
Verified
8.5
312
|
Verified
6.6
72
|
Verified
7.5
202
Feature Not Available
Platform
Feature Not Available
6.9
70
|
Verified
8.1
280
|
Verified
7.5
75
|
Verified
Administration
8.2
231
|
Verified
8.0
78
|
Verified
Administration
8.2
286
|
Verified
8.0
84
|
Verified
8.5
313
|
Verified
7.8
81
|
Verified
8.2
304
|
Verified
7.8
88
|
Verified
8.4
319
|
Verified
8.2
87
|
Verified
8.6
325
|
Verified
8.5
91
|
Verified
Platform
7.9
326
|
Verified
8.3
93
|
Verified
7.8
260
|
Verified
7.5
80
|
Verified
8.1
236
|
Verified
7.6
72
|
Verified
8.4
336
|
Verified
9.0
91
|
Verified
8.2
294
|
Verified
8.9
84
|
Verified
7.5
211
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Setup
Not enough data
7.6
67
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.3
67
Performance
Not enough data
7.4
64
Not enough data
7.8
65
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
64
Payment Cards
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
9.0
68
Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Payments
Not enough data
7.5
64
Not enough data
7.5
65
Not enough data
7.3
64
Not enough data
7.9
61
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.4
66
Not enough data
9.2
70
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
7.2
16
Invoice Management
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Analytics
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Integration
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Risk
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.7
7
Recovery
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Audit
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Fraud
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense) and PEX are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense) is categorized as UKG Marketplace
PEX is categorized as AP Automation and Spend Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PEX
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
Higher Education
7.8%
Law Practice
5.8%
Automotive
5.7%
Education Management
5.0%
Accounting
4.7%
Other
71.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
26.2%
Religious Institutions
15.4%
Construction
10.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.0%
Education Management
4.0%
Other
39.6%
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Discussions
How do I upload receipts?
2 Comments
Official Response from Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
Chrome River offers several ways to upload receipts:
Snap & Send via email - Users can quickly and easily Snap & Send emails with an image file attached...Read more
Is there a Mobile App version?
2 Comments
MV
Yes, if you have the proper version of Chrome River on the server side. Read more
Does Chrome River charge per expense report submitted?
1 Comment
Official Response from Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
Chrome River offers three cost-effective, subscription-based pricing models. The first is a transaction-based model that is priced according to expense...Read more
What is PEX used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from PEX
PEX is used to help organizations manage their expenses more efficiently by providing a convenient way to make purchases while allowing you to maintain...Read more
PEX has no more discussions with answers
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