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At a Glance
Payhawk
Payhawk
Star Rating
(850)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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Spendesk
Spendesk
Star Rating
(408)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.1% of reviews)
Information
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 Spendesk excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and clean design. They appreciate how easy it is to track and manage expenses, making it a great choice for teams looking for a straightforward solution.
  • Users say that Payhawk stands out for its robust automation and tracking features, particularly for managing corporate credit cards. Reviewers mention that these features save time and simplify the process of handling invoice payments, which can be a significant advantage for busy finance teams.
  • According to verified reviews, Spendesk has received praise for its ease of setup, with users noting a smooth onboarding experience. This can be particularly beneficial for companies that need to get up and running quickly without extensive training.
  • Reviewers mention that Payhawk offers excellent support, with many users appreciating the attentiveness of the support team. This level of customer service can be crucial for businesses that require quick resolutions to issues as they arise.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Spendesk has a strong focus on expense management, it may not fully meet the needs of users looking for comprehensive accounts payable automation. Some users have expressed a desire for more advanced features in this area.
  • Users report that Payhawk's centralized financial data management is a significant advantage, allowing for easy oversight of expenses, invoices, and card payments all in one place. This feature is particularly appealing for organizations that prioritize streamlined financial operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Payhawk
Travel
Contact Us
Per Month
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Spendesk
Essentials Plan
Contact Us
Per Month
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Free Trial
Payhawk
No trial information available
Spendesk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
736
9.2
347
Ease of Use
9.1
759
9.4
349
Ease of Setup
8.8
585
8.6
84
Ease of Admin
8.9
338
8.6
76
Quality of Support
9.2
597
9.0
272
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
328
8.9
75
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
740
8.5
334
Features by Category
8.2
649
8.6
260
Expense Reports
8.6
599
8.7
159
|
Verified
8.7
593
9.0
178
|
Verified
8.2
589
8.7
175
|
Verified
8.9
599
9.1
216
|
Verified
8.9
592
8.9
187
|
Verified
8.4
580
8.5
155
|
Verified
8.4
532
9.0
163
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.8
64
Not enough data
7.8
63
Not enough data
Travel Management
7.8
528
Feature Not Available
7.3
486
Feature Not Available
7.5
60
8.2
62
7.5
503
8.2
69
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.3
78
Feature Not Available
8.8
96
Feature Not Available
8.3
77
Mobile
8.8
572
9.1
198
|
Verified
7.6
496
8.0
87
|
Verified
7.1
464
7.7
50
Platform
7.7
505
Feature Not Available
7.9
513
8.6
141
|
Verified
Administration
8.1
466
8.6
100
|
Verified
Administration
8.1
522
8.6
123
|
Verified
8.3
547
8.9
134
|
Verified
8.4
538
8.9
173
|
Verified
8.3
516
8.5
123
|
Verified
8.6
537
8.9
156
|
Verified
Platform
8.3
526
8.6
134
|
Verified
7.9
493
8.2
92
|
Verified
8.2
497
8.6
120
|
Verified
8.7
544
8.9
168
|
Verified
8.7
526
9.0
136
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Budgeting and ForecastingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
8.6
24
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
8.3
271
8.5
188
Setup
8.3
234
Feature Not Available
8.6
247
8.8
143
8.5
239
Feature Not Available
Performance
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
211
Feature Not Available
7.5
216
7.8
40
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Payment Cards
7.9
40
9.2
70
8.8
215
8.8
59
8.7
221
8.4
56
Reporting
8.7
220
8.7
61
8.6
218
8.2
45
8.5
217
8.1
43
8.0
208
8.3
45
Payments
8.3
217
8.5
48
8.3
218
8.4
53
8.8
220
8.9
61
7.9
196
7.7
33
Fraud & Risk Management
8.4
215
8.5
55
8.6
205
8.8
54
8.8
215
8.7
52
Agentic AI - Spend Management
7.7
31
Not enough data
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
8.3
80
8.3
51
Invoice Management
9.0
71
8.7
40
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Verified
7.7
66
7.9
15
8.6
69
8.5
34
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
8.5
65
8.7
19
8.6
68
8.9
38
|
Verified
8.8
71
8.9
37
|
Verified
8.3
66
8.2
18
Analytics
8.6
66
8.8
30
|
Verified
8.1
66
7.9
11
7.8
64
8.3
12
Integration
8.8
71
7.7
30
|
Verified
8.6
66
8.5
28
|
Verified
8.5
70
7.7
14
Risk
8.0
63
8.1
14
8.3
62
8.6
14
8.2
61
8.5
13
Recovery
8.3
62
7.9
13
8.3
63
8.3
13
Audit
8.2
62
8.2
11
8.3
60
8.0
11
7.9
59
8.2
11
8.5
60
8.5
12
Fraud
8.1
59
8.3
14
8.3
61
8.2
13
8.3
60
8.6
14
Agentic AI - AP Automation
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.2
280
8.8
127
Invoice Generation
Feature Not Available
9.0
27
Feature Not Available
9.3
85
Feature Not Available
8.8
29
Invoice Processing
8.6
253
9.3
92
8.1
229
9.0
66
8.1
232
8.9
30
8.3
247
8.8
42
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Verified
Analytics
8.3
234
8.7
73
7.9
222
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.3
236
8.9
39
|
Verified
Integration
8.5
249
8.5
64
8.6
248
9.1
66
7.9
229
8.1
25
8.4
235
8.5
32
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
7.8
25
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.3
288
Not enough data
Card Management
8.8
266
Not enough data
8.8
270
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
240
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
8.6
244
Not enough data
Controls
7.8
213
Not enough data
8.4
247
Not enough data
8.6
231
Not enough data
8.3
237
Not enough data
7.8
224
Not enough data
7.9
213
Not enough data
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Payhawk
Payhawk
Spendesk
Spendesk
Payhawk and Spendesk are categorized as Spend Management, Invoice Management, Expense Management, and AP Automation
Unique Categories
Payhawk
Payhawk is categorized as Payment Card Issuance
Spendesk
Spendesk is categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting and Procure to Pay
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Payhawk
Payhawk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.9%
Spendesk
Spendesk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
64.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Payhawk
Payhawk
Computer Software
14.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Financial Services
6.5%
Accounting
6.1%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
57.7%
Spendesk
Spendesk
Computer Software
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Financial Services
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Internet
3.7%
Other
57.7%
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Discussions
Payhawk
Payhawk Discussions
Payhawk incentivises gift card without any remarks - then G2 says 'not eligible'
2 Comments
Official Response from Payhawk
Hello Sebastian, It appears that your G2 voucher has been marked as redeemed. If this isn’t correct or you need any assistance, please let us know. 🙌 Read more
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Payhawk has no more discussions with answers
Spendesk
Spendesk Discussions
If you're looking for people for user test I'd like to participate :)
1 Comment
Chloé L.
CL
Hi Francis GG, so nice of you to offer! We will then! :) Read more
How do I reimburse via Spendesk?
1 Comment
Chloé L.
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
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