Compare Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) and Spendesk 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (63.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$120.00 15 Users Per Month
Contact Us Per Month
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Star Rating
(1,115)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 plansSpendesk
Star Rating
(410)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Emburse Spend excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its ease of use and quick reimbursement processes. Users highlight that "submitting receipts is super quick, and reimbursements move fast," making it a strong choice for those prioritizing efficiency.
- Users say Spendesk offers a very intuitive interface, which is appreciated for its clean design and straightforward navigation. Reviewers mention that it provides a "clear process of how and when the expenses would be paid," which can be beneficial for teams needing clarity in their expense management.
- According to verified reviews, Emburse Spend has a significantly higher number of total reviews, indicating a broader user base and more reliable feedback. With over 1,000 reviews, users feel confident in its capabilities, while Spendesk's smaller review count may suggest less widespread adoption.
- Reviewers mention that both products perform well in terms of support quality, but Emburse Spend stands out with its strong emphasis on software support. Users appreciate the "amazing" support they receive, which can be crucial for teams needing assistance during implementation.
- Users highlight that Emburse Spend's setup process is notably quick, with many finding it easy to integrate into their existing workflows. This contrasts with Spendesk, where some users have reported challenges during the setup phase, indicating that Emburse Spend may be a better fit for those looking for a seamless onboarding experience.
- G2 reviewers report that while both platforms offer solid features, Emburse Spend shines in areas like expense report creation and employee reimbursement, with users noting its efficiency in these tasks. Spendesk, while user-friendly, may not match the speed and effectiveness of Emburse Spend in these specific functionalities.
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
Spendesk
Essentials Plan
Contact Us
Per Month
For SMBs looking to streamline their spend management process, all in one place.
- Unlimited virtual and physical cards
- Automated & customizable bookkeeping
- End to end invoice management
Free Trial
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Free Trial is available
Spendesk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,004
9.2
349
Ease of Use
9.3
1,042
9.4
351
Ease of Setup
9.1
141
8.6
86
Ease of Admin
8.9
136
8.6
76
Quality of Support
9.0
617
9.0
274
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
126
8.9
75
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
985
8.5
336
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.3
718
|
Verified
8.7
159
|
Verified
9.1
796
|
Verified
9.0
178
|
Verified
8.5
730
|
Verified
8.7
175
|
Verified
9.1
808
|
Verified
9.1
217
|
Verified
9.4
825
|
Verified
8.9
187
|
Verified
9.1
256
|
Verified
8.5
155
|
Verified
8.9
228
|
Verified
9.0
163
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Travel Management
8.7
34
Feature Not Available
9.0
34
Feature Not Available
8.8
32
8.2
62
8.5
109
8.2
69
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.3
78
9.2
284
|
Verified
8.8
96
8.8
221
|
Verified
8.3
77
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
9.4
752
|
Verified
9.1
199
|
Verified
9.1
294
|
Verified
8.0
87
|
Verified
8.3
14
7.7
50
Platform
8.7
140
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
141
|
Verified
8.5
142
|
Verified
Administration
8.9
113
|
Verified
8.6
100
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
166
|
Verified
8.6
123
|
Verified
8.9
190
|
Verified
8.9
135
|
Verified
8.6
173
|
Verified
8.9
173
|
Verified
8.9
163
|
Verified
8.5
124
|
Verified
9.0
189
|
Verified
8.9
157
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
184
|
Verified
8.6
134
|
Verified
8.7
142
|
Verified
8.2
92
|
Verified
8.7
26
8.6
120
|
Verified
9.0
216
|
Verified
8.9
169
|
Verified
9.2
188
|
Verified
9.0
136
|
Verified
8.6
116
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.4
15
Budget Management
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Forecasting
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
143
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Payment Cards
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.4
56
Reporting
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.3
45
Payments
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
7.7
33
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.7
52
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
34
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.9
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
18
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.3
12
Integration
Not enough data
7.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
14
Risk
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.5
13
Recovery
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Audit
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Fraud
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
29
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.8
42
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
39
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.5
32
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Spendesk are categorized as Expense Management and Spend Management
Unique Categories
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus) is categorized as Payment Card Issuance
Spendesk is categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting, AP Automation, Invoice Management, and Procure to Pay
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spendesk
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
15.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Financial Services
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Internet
3.7%
Other
57.6%
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
Does Abacus integrate with Slack?
1 Comment
Official Response from Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Abacus has an integration with Slack for both submitters and approvers. Employees can upload receipts with notes through Slack and once the expense is...Read more
Can you read receipt images?
1 Comment
Official Response from Emburse Spend (formerly Abacus)
Just snap a photo or forward your receipt and we'll start drafting the expense for you - filling in date, vendor, amount and then auto-categorizing it based...Read more
How do I reimburse via Spendesk?
1 Comment
CL
Hi Gabriela, there are different options to reimburse employees, all of them enables you to reimburse in bulk:
1. Export an XML Sepa file if you have a...Read more
If you're looking for people for user test I'd like to participate :)
1 Comment
CL
Hi Francis GG, so nice of you to offer! We will then! :) Read more
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