Compare Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) and Perk(formerly TravelPerk) 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (61.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$120.00 15 Users Per Month
Free 5 Bookings Per Month
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 plansPerk(formerly TravelPerk)
Star Rating
(1,823)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 5 Bookings Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Emburse Spend excels in its mobile app functionality, making it easy for cardholders to submit expenses and scan receipts. Users appreciate the user-friendly interface that detects mistakes, enhancing the overall experience.
- Users say that Perk(formerly TravelPerk) stands out for its seamless booking process, allowing users to manage flights, hotels, and trains all in one place. The customizable flight search and smooth user experience are frequently highlighted as major advantages.
- According to verified reviews, both products receive high marks for ease of use, but Perk(formerly TravelPerk) has a slight edge in overall user satisfaction. Reviewers mention that managing itineraries is straightforward, which is crucial for frequent travelers.
- Reviewers mention that while Emburse Spend has a strong focus on expense reporting, it may not fully meet the needs of users looking for comprehensive travel management features. Users have noted the app's effectiveness in expense tracking but desire more integrated travel solutions.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Perk(formerly TravelPerk) offers robust support for compliance with company policies, making it easier for users to adhere to travel guidelines while booking. This feature is particularly appreciated by users managing travel for multiple employees.
- Users report that Emburse Spend's implementation process is quick and intuitive, which is a significant advantage for companies looking to onboard new expense management tools without extensive training. However, some users feel that Perk(formerly TravelPerk) could improve its setup experience to match this efficiency.
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
Perk(formerly TravelPerk)
Starter
Free
5 Bookings Per Month
First 5 bookings free each month, then it's 5% per booking
- Book all your business travel and accommodation from one place
- Access to our global inventory
- Consolidated invoicing
Free Trial
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Free Trial is available
Perk(formerly TravelPerk)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,004
9.1
1,459
Ease of Use
9.3
1,041
9.3
1,475
Ease of Setup
9.1
141
9.2
355
Ease of Admin
8.9
136
9.2
260
Quality of Support
9.0
617
9.3
1,303
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
126
9.2
253
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
985
8.9
1,410
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.3
718
|
Verified
9.7
35
|
Verified
9.1
796
|
Verified
9.6
45
|
Verified
8.5
730
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
808
|
Verified
9.5
43
|
Verified
9.4
825
|
Verified
9.5
33
|
Verified
9.1
256
|
Verified
9.5
39
|
Verified
8.9
228
|
Verified
9.5
43
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Travel Management
8.7
34
9.3
1122
|
Verified
9.0
34
9.0
911
|
Verified
8.8
32
9.1
943
|
Verified
8.5
109
8.2
543
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
9.5
33
9.2
284
|
Verified
9.9
27
8.8
221
|
Verified
9.7
29
|
Verified
Mobile
9.4
752
|
Verified
9.8
30
|
Verified
9.1
294
|
Verified
9.7
24
|
Verified
8.3
14
9.1
45
Platform
8.7
140
|
Verified
9.2
27
8.9
141
|
Verified
9.2
34
|
Verified
Administration
8.9
113
|
Verified
9.6
27
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
166
|
Verified
9.8
30
|
Verified
8.9
190
|
Verified
9.3
42
|
Verified
8.6
173
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
163
|
Verified
9.7
34
|
Verified
9.0
189
|
Verified
9.5
39
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
184
|
Verified
9.5
37
|
Verified
8.7
142
|
Verified
9.3
26
|
Verified
8.7
26
9.6
38
|
Verified
9.0
216
|
Verified
9.2
42
|
Verified
9.2
188
|
Verified
9.1
35
|
Verified
8.6
116
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payment Cards
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Expense Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
172
|
Verified
Travel Management
8.7
34
9.3
1122
|
Verified
9.0
34
9.0
911
|
Verified
8.8
32
9.1
943
|
Verified
8.5
109
8.2
543
|
Verified
Approval
Not enough data
9.1
199
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
198
|
Verified
AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.5
17
Agentic AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.0
8
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 - Travel Agency
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 Perk(formerly TravelPerk) are categorized as Expense Management and Spend Management
Unique Categories
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) is categorized as Payment Card Issuance
Perk(formerly TravelPerk) is categorized as Travel Management and Travel Agency
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Perk(formerly TravelPerk)
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%
Information Technology and Services
16.1%
Computer Software
13.4%
Financial Services
8.5%
Internet
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
53.1%
Alternatives
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
How much does this service cost?
1 Comment
CW
Premium Service is 10€/Trip. Additional Options are available, like CO2-neutral, Risk management and Flexible OptionsRead more
How do I contact for an emergency, any user can call?
1 Comment
BS
the best way is to simply open a chat window in Travelperk's appRead more
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