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Compare Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense) and Sage Expense Management 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$11.99 1 active user/month (Minimum billing: 5 users) Per Year
Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
Star Rating
(1,853)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)Sage Expense Management
Star Rating
(1,782)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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Emburse Expense Enterprise excels in its mobile app functionality, allowing users to easily add reimbursement data and capture receipts on the go. Users appreciate the seamless integration with services like Uber, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Users say that Sage Expense Management stands out for its intuitive interface, making it easy to navigate and complete forms. The receipt scanning feature is particularly praised, as it automatically fills out relevant fields, streamlining the expense reporting process.
- Reviewers mention that while Emburse Expense Enterprise has a solid overall G2 Score, it faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs, with some users noting configuration difficulties. This contrasts with Sage Expense Management, which has received higher marks for its adaptability to various user requirements.
- According to verified reviews, Sage Expense Management shines in its real-time notifications, keeping users informed about charges and making it easier to submit reports promptly. This feature is a significant advantage for users who need to manage expenses on the fly.
- Users highlight that Emburse Expense Enterprise offers a robust capture functionality for receipts, which is appreciated by those who frequently deal with expense reports. However, some users feel that the learning curve can be steep, especially for new users.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products have strong support features, Sage Expense Management receives higher ratings for quality of support and ease of setup. Users have expressed satisfaction with the assistance provided, which contributes to a smoother onboarding experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
No pricing availableSage 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 Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
Free Trial is available
Sage Expense Management
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
556
9.3
1,473
Ease of Use
8.5
1,251
9.2
1,499
Ease of Setup
8.4
686
9.0
558
Ease of Admin
8.3
242
8.9
129
Quality of Support
8.0
441
9.2
1,069
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
237
9.3
129
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
546
9.1
1,450
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.6
469
|
Verified
9.2
1307
|
Verified
8.3
382
|
Verified
8.9
1031
|
Verified
8.0
381
|
Verified
8.5
1119
|
Verified
8.5
455
|
Verified
9.1
1226
|
Verified
8.9
441
|
Verified
9.1
1216
|
Verified
8.5
304
|
Verified
8.4
884
|
Verified
8.5
325
|
Verified
8.8
922
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
5.9
18
7.5
76
7.3
16
7.7
76
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
8.1
776
|
Verified
7.5
212
7.9
745
|
Verified
7.5
207
7.6
611
7.7
243
|
Verified
8.0
785
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
7.7
218
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
220
|
Verified
8.4
814
|
Verified
7.8
209
|
Verified
8.3
751
|
Verified
Mobile
8.6
385
|
Verified
9.2
1207
|
Verified
8.5
312
|
Verified
8.4
883
7.5
202
7.9
710
|
Verified
Platform
Feature Not Available
8.0
777
|
Verified
8.1
280
|
Verified
8.3
819
|
Verified
Administration
8.2
231
|
Verified
8.1
576
Administration
8.2
286
|
Verified
8.5
834
|
Verified
8.5
313
|
Verified
8.7
916
|
Verified
8.2
304
|
Verified
8.8
951
|
Verified
8.4
319
|
Verified
8.6
848
|
Verified
8.6
325
|
Verified
8.7
906
|
Verified
Platform
7.9
326
|
Verified
8.9
1006
|
Verified
7.8
260
|
Verified
8.3
746
|
Verified
8.1
236
|
Verified
8.3
739
|
Verified
8.4
336
|
Verified
9.0
1068
|
Verified
8.2
294
|
Verified
9.0
990
|
Verified
7.5
211
|
Verified
8.2
778
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense) and Sage Expense Management are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense) is categorized as UKG Marketplace
Sage Expense Management has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River 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
Higher Education
7.8%
Law Practice
5.8%
Automotive
5.7%
Education Management
5.0%
Accounting
4.7%
Other
71.1%
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
How do I upload receipts?
2 Comments
Official Response from Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
Chrome River offers several ways to upload receipts:
Snap & Send via email - Users can quickly and easily Snap & Send emails with an image file attached...Read more
Is there a Mobile App version?
2 Comments
MV
Yes, if you have the proper version of Chrome River on the server side. Read more
Does Chrome River charge per expense report submitted?
1 Comment
Official Response from Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River Expense)
Chrome River offers three cost-effective, subscription-based pricing models. The first is a transaction-based model that is priced according to expense...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
Official Response from Sage Expense Management
Hi Anil,
Categories are set by your company. An admin has the necessary rights to add categories. You may write to admin at your organization.
Read more
How can i add a custom expense category?
2 Comments
PP
Not possible yet. But you can ask about it here: https://www.fylehq.com/help/en/Read more
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