Compare Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) and Sage Expense Management 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,000.00 Per Year
$11.99 1 active user/month (Minimum billing: 5 users) Per Year
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Star Rating
(2,361)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,000.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)Sage Expense Management
Star Rating
(1,783)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
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Sage Expense Management excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its straightforward interface and quick expense submission process. One user highlighted how the receipt scan feature simplifies data entry, making it easy to navigate and complete forms.
- Users say that Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) offers a robust receipt tracking feature, allowing users to easily upload and manage their receipts. However, some users feel that recent updates have added features that are not relevant to their needs, indicating a potential mismatch for certain companies.
- Reviewers mention that Sage Expense Management has a slight edge in setup and administrative ease, with a score reflecting its intuitive onboarding process. Users appreciate how quickly they can get started without extensive training, which is crucial for busy teams.
- According to verified reviews, Emburse Expense Professional shines in its ability to handle expense splitting and autofill features, making it particularly convenient for users who frequently share expenses. This functionality has received positive feedback for enhancing the overall user experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have strong support features, Sage Expense Management scores slightly higher in quality of support. Users have noted that the assistance provided is timely and effective, which can be a significant factor for businesses needing reliable help.
- Users report that both platforms are effective in managing employee reimbursements, but Emburse Expense Professional has received praise for its digital receipt management capabilities. Users enjoy the ease of capturing receipts and the efficiency it brings to the reimbursement process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Emburse Expense Professional
Starting at $3,000.00
Per Year
Emburse Expense Professional is available for small and medium-sized organizations. It provides flexible connectivity with your accounting software, a menu of time-saving optional services, and training to help your team maximize its potential. Emburse Expense Professional is billed annually.
- Free mobile app to build + submit reports
- Receipt scanning and data autofill
- Unlimited cloud receipt storage
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
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Free Trial is available
Sage Expense Management
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,689
9.3
1,473
Ease of Use
9.0
1,969
9.2
1,499
Ease of Setup
8.5
548
9.0
558
Ease of Admin
8.6
412
8.9
129
Quality of Support
9.0
1,301
9.2
1,069
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
405
9.3
129
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
1,687
9.1
1,450
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.1
1294
|
Verified
9.2
1307
|
Verified
8.8
819
|
Verified
8.9
1031
|
Verified
8.4
992
|
Verified
8.5
1119
|
Verified
9.0
1224
|
Verified
9.1
1226
|
Verified
9.3
1160
9.1
1216
|
Verified
8.7
550
|
Verified
8.4
884
|
Verified
8.6
558
|
Verified
8.8
922
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.5
76
Not enough data
7.7
76
Travel Management
8.6
478
|
Verified
8.1
776
|
Verified
8.5
440
7.9
745
|
Verified
8.6
429
7.6
611
8.3
285
8.0
785
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.4
814
|
Verified
8.3
178
8.3
751
|
Verified
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
9.1
1201
|
Verified
9.2
1207
|
Verified
8.9
804
8.4
883
8.7
407
7.9
710
|
Verified
Platform
8.1
208
8.0
777
|
Verified
8.4
458
|
Verified
8.3
819
|
Verified
Administration
8.5
248
|
Verified
8.1
576
Administration
8.5
468
|
Verified
8.5
834
|
Verified
8.8
510
|
Verified
8.7
916
|
Verified
8.7
514
|
Verified
8.8
951
|
Verified
8.8
497
|
Verified
8.6
848
|
Verified
8.9
546
|
Verified
8.7
906
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
554
|
Verified
8.9
1006
|
Verified
8.4
389
8.3
746
|
Verified
8.5
349
|
Verified
8.3
739
|
Verified
8.9
600
|
Verified
9.0
1068
|
Verified
8.7
558
|
Verified
9.0
990
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
778
|
Verified
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Planning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Invoice Management
9.0
54
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
Supplier Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Execution
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
47
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
Supplier Information
8.7
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
Analytics
9.0
49
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Expense Reporting
9.1
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Travel Management
8.6
478
|
Verified
8.1
776
|
Verified
8.5
440
7.9
745
|
Verified
8.6
429
7.6
611
8.3
285
8.0
785
|
Verified
Approval
8.6
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI - Travel Management
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) and Sage Expense Management are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) is categorized as Travel Management and Purchasing
Sage Expense Management has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
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
Financial Services
5.3%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Computer Software
3.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Insurance
3.6%
Other
79.2%
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
Can I adjust the default map generated when I "Map It"?
4 Comments
KF
No, you cannot modify the generated map.Read more
Will there be an app for certify?
4 Comments
BA
Hi Raiza,
Thank you for your inquiry! We do currently offer a Certify app, which is available for Apple and Android products. You can download the app at...Read more
How do I upload receipts?
4 Comments
Official Response from Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
No smartphone? No problem. Certify offers 11 different ways to enter receipts, including email, upload, text, fax and more. No matter which way you choose,...Read more
Can I join as an individual or an employee?
4 Comments
BS
You can get started on Fyle as an employee. Individual sign-ups are no longer supported.
For details of getting started with Fyle as an employee, refer...Read more
How can autofyle work better and what is best practice for mobile receipts
2 Comments
NP
You can add the mobile bill by dragging it to the defined space or by using the uploading icon. You can mention the period of the bill along with the carrier...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
RP
Hey Anil
There is a method to add custom Categories in Fyle
To add a Custom Expense Category, just follow the below steps on the web interface
1. Click...Read more
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