Compare Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) and SAP Concur 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (55.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$120.00 15 Users Per Month
$9/report average price*
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Star Rating
(1,113)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 plansSAP Concur
Star Rating
(6,870)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9/report average price*
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that SAP Concur excels in overall user satisfaction, with many praising its ease of use and intuitive navigation. Users appreciate how it simplifies the reimbursement process, stating, "Concur allows employees to be reimbursed for expenses easily," which significantly reduces the hassle of managing receipts.
- Users say that Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) offers a strong mobile experience, making it very easy to use for online submissions. Reviewers highlight the convenience of uploading receipts via mobile and desktop, which enhances the overall user experience, especially for those on the go.
- According to verified reviews, SAP Concur's implementation process is often described as quick and efficient, with users noting the clear approval workflows and real-time status updates. This feature helps eliminate the need for manual follow-ups, making expense tracking much smoother.
- Reviewers mention that while Emburse Spend shines in customization options, allowing users to tailor GL and accounting codes, it may not match the comprehensive features offered by SAP Concur, particularly in areas like reporting and analytics.
- G2 reviewers highlight that SAP Concur has a more extensive support network, with users noting the great customer service and the ability to find solutions to questions easily. This level of support can be crucial for businesses that require timely assistance.
- Users say that Emburse Spend's auto-recognition feature for receipts is a notable advantage, making it easier to populate fields quickly. However, some users feel that SAP Concur's overall functionality and integration capabilities provide a more robust solution for larger enterprises.
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
SAP Concur
Automate
$9
/report average price*
Automate spending processes for more visibility and control.
- Automated expense reporting and receipt capture
- Customizable spending policies
- Dashboard reporting for visibility
Free Trial
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Free Trial is available
SAP Concur
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,004
8.7
5,851
Ease of Use
9.3
1,040
8.0
5,904
Ease of Setup
9.1
141
8.0
1,276
Ease of Admin
8.9
136
8.1
876
Quality of Support
9.0
617
8.0
4,263
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
126
8.1
858
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
985
7.3
5,751
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.3
718
|
Verified
8.5
4463
|
Verified
9.1
796
|
Verified
8.6
3549
|
Verified
8.5
730
|
Verified
8.0
3491
|
Verified
9.1
808
|
Verified
8.5
4266
|
Verified
9.4
825
|
Verified
8.8
4147
|
Verified
9.1
256
|
Verified
8.5
2094
|
Verified
8.9
228
|
Verified
8.6
2874
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
8.1
6
8.2
99
8.1
6
8.2
110
Travel Management
8.7
34
8.2
3375
|
Verified
9.0
34
8.3
3214
|
Verified
8.8
32
8.5
3160
|
Verified
8.5
109
8.3
2373
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.3
1562
|
Verified
9.2
284
|
Verified
8.5
1732
|
Verified
8.8
221
|
Verified
8.3
1374
|
Verified
Mobile
9.4
752
|
Verified
8.8
3691
|
Verified
9.1
294
|
Verified
8.6
2458
|
Verified
8.3
14
8.6
2692
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
140
|
Verified
7.8
706
|
Verified
8.9
141
|
Verified
8.1
2078
|
Verified
Administration
8.9
113
|
Verified
8.3
1166
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
166
|
Verified
8.3
1405
|
Verified
8.9
190
|
Verified
8.4
1654
|
Verified
8.6
173
|
Verified
8.4
1595
|
Verified
8.9
163
|
Verified
8.5
1501
|
Verified
9.0
189
|
Verified
8.6
1578
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
184
|
Verified
8.4
1715
|
Verified
8.7
142
|
Verified
8.2
1171
|
Verified
8.7
26
8.3
1126
|
Verified
9.0
216
|
Verified
8.4
1943
|
Verified
9.2
188
|
Verified
8.3
1607
|
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
Invoice Management
Not enough data
9.2
110
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
102
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
9.2
105
Not enough data
9.3
108
Not enough data
9.3
101
Analytics
Not enough data
9.3
109
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
101
Integration
Not enough data
9.3
111
Not enough data
9.3
105
Not enough data
9.2
108
Risk
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Recovery
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
9.2
105
Audit
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
100
Not enough data
9.3
105
Fraud
Not enough data
9.1
100
Not enough data
9.1
105
Not enough data
9.3
103
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
9.5
26
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.5
25
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.6
371
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
392
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
358
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.9
439
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
229
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
329
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
232
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
361
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
333
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
214
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
8.9
51
Expense Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
414
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
364
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
382
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
395
|
Verified
Travel Management
8.7
34
8.2
3375
|
Verified
9.0
34
8.3
3214
|
Verified
8.8
32
8.5
3160
|
Verified
8.5
109
8.3
2373
|
Verified
Approval
Not enough data
8.8
393
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
392
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
426
|
Verified
AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
8.2
104
Not enough data
8.2
103
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
8.4
106
Not enough data
8.5
105
Agentic AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
8.4
58
Not enough data
8.3
58
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 SAP Concur are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) is categorized as Payment Card Issuance and Spend Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP Concur
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
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Information Services
6.9%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
54.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.2%
Computer Software
7.0%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Higher Education
4.4%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
70.8%
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
Is it now possible to book trains?
8 Comments
MA
Yes, you can book trains. From my experience, Via rail in Canada.Read more
What is SAP Concur used for?
4 Comments
JM
Concur is used for logging and submitting expenses, travel, mileage, etc.Read more
What's the best way to export all your expenses? Is that even something you can do?
2 Comments
JR
You should be able to select all and then submit them all to a report. Read more
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