Compare Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) and Navan (Formerly TripActions) 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (60.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$120.00 15 Users Per Month
Free
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Star Rating
(1,114)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$120.00 15 Users Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansNavan (Formerly TripActions)
Star Rating
(9,027)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Navan excels in user experience, particularly for booking travel. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and the variety of options available for flights and hotels, making it easy to finalize business trips quickly.
- According to verified reviews, Emburse Spend shines in its receipt management capabilities. Users find it straightforward to submit receipts for review, and they value features like tagging colleagues in comments, which enhances collaboration.
- Reviewers mention that Navan's customer support is highly responsive, with many users noting the ease of getting in touch with representatives when needed. This level of support contributes to a smoother travel booking experience.
- Users say that while Emburse Spend is user-friendly, it sometimes struggles with specific workflow needs, as some reviewers have pointed out configuration challenges that can arise during setup.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Navan's integration with company policies allows for more flexible booking options, which users find beneficial compared to previous systems that felt more restrictive.
- According to recent feedback, both products are praised for their ease of use, but Navan edges out with slightly higher ratings in this area, indicating a more seamless experience for users managing travel and expenses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Emburse Spend - Basic
$120.00
15 Users Per Month
- Cards: Feed integration & issuance
- Accounting: Quickbooks, Xero, custom export template
- Payments: 50 monthly ACH reimbursements
Navan (Formerly TripActions)
Navan Business
Free
For companies up to 200 employees
- Global travel inventory and exclusive rates
- Unlimited policy and approval workflows
- Direct accounting integrations
Free Trial
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Free Trial is available
Navan (Formerly TripActions)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,004
9.4
7,259
Ease of Use
9.3
1,041
9.5
7,346
Ease of Setup
9.1
141
9.4
1,489
Ease of Admin
8.9
136
9.1
430
Quality of Support
9.0
617
9.3
5,948
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
126
9.2
443
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
985
8.9
6,896
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.3
718
|
Verified
9.4
1904
|
Verified
9.1
796
|
Verified
9.4
1997
|
Verified
8.5
730
|
Verified
9.1
1813
|
Verified
9.1
808
|
Verified
9.5
2075
|
Verified
9.4
825
|
Verified
9.6
2047
|
Verified
9.1
256
|
Verified
9.1
1324
|
Verified
8.9
228
|
Verified
9.4
1806
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
8.1
6
8.0
69
8.1
6
8.0
68
Travel Management
8.7
34
9.5
4734
|
Verified
9.0
34
9.4
4513
|
Verified
8.8
32
9.5
4620
|
Verified
8.5
109
8.9
3063
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
9.0
915
9.2
284
|
Verified
9.3
1017
8.8
221
|
Verified
9.0
1132
|
Verified
Mobile
9.4
752
|
Verified
9.5
1999
|
Verified
9.1
294
|
Verified
9.2
1332
|
Verified
8.3
14
9.4
1890
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
140
|
Verified
8.9
1166
|
Verified
8.9
141
|
Verified
8.9
1193
|
Verified
Administration
8.9
113
|
Verified
9.0
1029
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
166
|
Verified
9.1
1221
|
Verified
8.9
190
|
Verified
9.2
1382
|
Verified
8.6
173
|
Verified
9.2
1561
|
Verified
8.9
163
|
Verified
9.2
1365
|
Verified
9.0
189
|
Verified
9.2
1360
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
184
|
Verified
9.2
1262
|
Verified
8.7
142
|
Verified
9.0
1043
|
Verified
8.7
26
9.1
1065
9.0
216
|
Verified
9.4
1692
|
Verified
9.2
188
|
Verified
9.4
1640
|
Verified
8.6
116
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Setup
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.9
57
Tracking
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
8.7
54
Reimbursement
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
8.7
55
Platform - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.8
52
Agentic AI - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.9
19
Setup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
528
Not enough data
9.3
451
Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
391
Payment Cards
Not enough data
9.2
404
Not enough data
9.1
375
Not enough data
9.3
418
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
428
Not enough data
9.2
378
Not enough data
9.1
365
Not enough data
9.2
373
Payments
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
352
Not enough data
9.5
537
Not enough data
9.2
378
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
9.4
451
Not enough data
9.2
394
Not enough data
9.3
389
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
8.6
22
Expense Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
2319
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1980
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
2083
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
2647
|
Verified
Travel Management
8.7
34
9.5
4734
|
Verified
9.0
34
9.4
4513
|
Verified
8.8
32
9.5
4620
|
Verified
8.5
109
8.9
3063
|
Verified
Approval
Not enough data
9.2
2477
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
2218
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
2575
|
Verified
AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
8.1
545
Not enough data
8.0
536
Not enough data
8.1
536
Not enough data
8.3
537
Not enough data
8.3
540
Agentic AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
8.0
159
Not enough data
7.9
162
Card 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Spend (formerly Abacus) and Navan (Formerly TripActions) are categorized as Expense Management, Payment Card Issuance, and Spend Management
Unique Categories
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) has no unique categories
Navan (Formerly TripActions) is categorized as Mileage Tracking and Travel Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Navan (Formerly TripActions)
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
14.3%
Internet
13.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Information Services
6.9%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
54.0%
Computer Software
23.4%
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Financial Services
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
2.5%
Other
47.7%
Discussions
Can I use Abacus to create custom reports?
2 Comments
Official Response from Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Abacus works like a search engine - cataloging every expense individually. This means that you can create a report by using any combination of expense and...Read more
Do I have to approve one expense at a time?
1 Comment
Official Response from Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
No. Although expenses are submitted and tracked individually, you can easily create a dynamic report (such as "unapproved expenses by user") and bulk approve...Read more
Can I sync my corporate card program?
1 Comment
Official Response from Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
You can connect your corporate card program to Abacus and see the status of all cards in a single dashboard view. As they are used, you will see posted...Read more
Can we use Trip action to track mobility?
4 Comments
CN
Yes, you can but your corporate policy would need to enforce using the T/A platform for all travels. Read more
In what ways has Navan transformed corporate travel and expense management for modern businesses?
4 Comments
SD
Gamechanger. With places I've worked in the past, I had to collect receipts, scan them, upload them, categorize them, and then wait to get reimbursed or for...Read more
I book international travel by hosting fitness retreats.
3 Comments
EF
Retreats are very cool trips for a reboot, recently my friends and I went on such a trip, bought business class tickets to europe...Read more
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