How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Fyle is now Sage Expense Management, after Sage acquired Fyle in 2025, so buyers looking for Fyle should compare its current Sage-branded plans.
- Ramp and Brex offer full expense platforms for free, funded by spend on their own corporate cards, while Expensify and Zoho Expense work with cards you already have.
- The biggest decision is the card question: card-first tools give the best automation but require switching spend to their card.
- SAP Concur remains the enterprise pick for complex travel policies, priced per report rather than per user.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Ramp | Automation-first spend management | Free; Plus $15/user/month | Yes |
 Brex | Startups and global teams | Free; Premium $12/user/month | Yes |
 Expensify | Keeping your existing cards | $5/user/month | No |
 Zoho Expense | Budget-conscious small teams | Free; Standard $3/user/month | Yes |
 BILL Spend & Expense | Free cards with budgets | Free | Yes |
 SAP Concur | Large enterprise travel policies | $7/report | No |
 Navan | Travel plus expense in one app | Free for first 5 users; then $15/user/month | Yes |
 Rydoo | Mid-size international teams | $9/user/month | No |
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The best Fyle alternatives
#1Ramp
Best for: Automation-first spend management4.8/5 on
G2 (2,540 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceFree; Plus $15/user/month
Free planYes
Ramp is the leading Fyle alternative for US companies that want automation first. The free tier includes corporate cards, expense management, and bill pay, funded by card interchange, while Ramp Plus at $15 a user a month adds advanced controls and a platform fee. Receipt matching, policy enforcement, and accounting sync run largely automatically once cards are issued.
The catch is the card model: Ramp works best when spend runs on Ramp cards, and companies that keep their existing bank cards get less value. For teams willing to move spend, Ramp's automation removes the most manual expense work in this guide. Accounting integrations with QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, and Sage cover most stacks.
What we like- Free tier covers cards and expenses
- Strong automation and policy controls
- Accounting integrations
Watch out for- Best value requires Ramp card spend
- Plus adds a platform fee
- Approval workflows are card-centric
#2Brex
Best for: Startups and global teams4.8/5 on
G2 (1,643 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit brex.com
Starting priceFree; Premium $12/user/month
Free planYes
Brex suits funded startups and global teams that want cards, banking, and expenses together. The Essentials tier is free, while Premium at $12 a user a month adds advanced controls and higher limits. Local-currency cards in dozens of countries help international teams avoid foreign transaction friction, and bill pay is included.
Brex was acquired by Capital One in 2026, which may change the roadmap over time, so watch for product announcements. Like Ramp, Brex works best when spend runs on Brex cards. For startups that want a full financial stack free at the start, Brex is a strong pick.
What we like- Free Essentials tier
- Global cards in many currencies
- Banking and bill pay in one platform
Watch out for- Requires Brex cards for best value
- Now owned by Capital One
- Premium features are paid
#3Expensify
Best for: Keeping your existing cards4.5/5 on
G2 (5,685 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting price$5/user/month
Free planNo
Expensify is the classic alternative for teams that do not want to switch cards. The Collect plan starts at $5 a member a month, and Control rises to $18 on annual billing, dropping to around $9 when at least half of US spend runs on the Expensify Card. Receipt scanning supports over 150 currencies, and the AI concierge now acts on expenses by chat.
Expensify's flexibility is its strength: import transactions from existing corporate cards, reimburse employees, and sync to QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or Sage. Control's annual billing commits to a company size each month, which can overcharge shrinking teams. For reimbursement-heavy teams keeping their bank, Expensify remains the most flexible option.
What we like- Works with any bank and card program
- Mature receipt scanning
- No card switch required
Watch out for- No free plan, only a trial
- Advanced controls cost more
- Annual size commitments on Control
#4Zoho Expense
Best for: Budget-conscious small teams4.5/5 on
G2 (1,579 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceFree; Standard $3/user/month
Free planYes
Zoho Expense is the budget pick. The free plan covers up to 3 users, and Standard costs $3 a user a month billed annually, making it the cheapest paid option in this guide. It works with any card, so no card switch is needed, and it integrates naturally with Zoho Books for teams already on Zoho.
Advanced controls and multi-country features sit on higher tiers, and Zoho's US presence is smaller than Ramp's or Expensify's. For small teams that want solid expense tracking at the lowest cost, Zoho Expense is hard to beat, and the free plan is genuinely usable for very small teams.
What we like- Cheapest paid option
- Free plan for up to 3 users
- Works with any card
- Zoho Books integration
Watch out for- Fewer advanced controls than Ramp or Brex
- Smaller US market presence
- Premium features are paid
#5BILL Spend & Expense
Best for: Free cards with budgets4.5/5 on
G2 (2,241 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceFree
Free planYes
BILL Spend & Expense, formerly Divvy, offers free employee cards with built-in budgets and expense tracking at no software cost. It syncs well with QuickBooks and Xero, which suits small businesses already paying bills in BILL. Setup is quick, and budget controls apply at the card level, so overspending is blocked before it happens rather than caught after.
Like Ramp and Brex, it works best when spend runs on its cards, and global features trail Brex. For QuickBooks and Xero users who want free spend controls without a per-user fee, BILL Spend & Expense is the most natural fit.
What we like- Free employee cards with built-in budgets
- Strong QuickBooks and Xero sync
- Simple setup
Watch out for- Card-first model
- Fewer global features than Brex
- Advanced controls are limited on the free tier
#6SAP Concur
Best for: Large enterprise travel policies4.0/5 on
G2 (7,226 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting price$7/report
Free planNo
SAP Concur is the enterprise standard for complex travel and expense policies. Unlike every other tool here, it prices per report, starting at $7 a report on the Base plan with unlimited users, which suits companies with many occasional submitters. International travel support, multi-entity structures, and audit controls are mature, and it integrates with SAP and other ERPs.
The interface feels dated in places, and implementation takes longer than a Ramp or Zoho rollout. At high report volumes, per-report pricing can exceed per-user pricing, so model both. For large enterprises with complex policies, Concur remains the safest choice.
What we like- Only major tool priced per report
- Mature international travel and expense support
- Deep policy controls
Watch out for- Expensive at scale
- Dated interface in places
- Implementation takes longer than rivals
#7Navan
Best for: Travel plus expense in one app4.7/5 on
G2 (9,297 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit navan.com
Starting priceFree for first 5 users; then $15/user/month
Free planYes
Navan, formerly TripActions, combines travel booking with expense capture in one app. Travel booking is free for companies up to 300 employees, and expense is free for the first 5 monthly expensing users, then $15 a user a month. When an employee books a trip in Navan, the expense largely writes itself, which removes the most tedious part of travel expenses.
Teams that do not book travel through Navan get less value, and the accounting ecosystem is smaller than Expensify's. For companies where travel and expenses belong together, Navan is the most natural pick, and the free tier is generous for small teams.
What we like- Travel booking and expense in one flow
- Free travel for companies up to 300 employees
- Expense free for first 5 users
Watch out for- Expense pricing rises after the free users
- Best value needs travel adoption
- Smaller accounting ecosystem than Expensify
#8Rydoo
Best for: Mid-size international teams4.4/5 on
G2 (743 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit rydoo.com
Starting price$9/user/month
Free planNo
Rydoo suits mid-size teams with staff in several countries. The Essentials plan starts at $9 a user a month billed annually with a 5-user minimum, and it handles per diem rates, mileage, and multi-currency expenses well. It works with existing cards, so no card switch is needed, and it integrates with major accounting systems.
There is no free plan, and the starting price is higher than Zoho's. US presence is smaller than Expensify's or Ramp's. For European and international teams that need solid per diem and multi-country support, Rydoo is a strong fit.
What we like- Strong multi-country support
- Per diem and mileage built in
- Works with existing cards
Watch out for- No free plan
- Higher starting price than Zoho
- Smaller US presence
How we chose
We compared expense management tools that replace Fyle's core job: capturing receipts, enforcing policy, approving expenses, and syncing to accounting. We weighed card model, pricing, automation, international support, and accounting integrations from vendor pages and 2026 expense comparisons. We left out pure accounting tools and travel-only tools. Fyle itself is listed under its current name, Sage Expense Management, in our framing, since the brand changed after the Sage acquisition.
How to pick a Fyle replacement
Start with the card question. If you are willing to move spend to a new card, Ramp, Brex, and BILL give you full platforms free. If you must keep your existing bank and cards, shortlist Expensify, Zoho Expense, and Rydoo. If travel booking matters, add Navan. If you are a large enterprise with complex policies, shortlist SAP Concur. Then compare automation: receipt matching, policy enforcement, and accounting sync quality differ more than pricing suggests.
Pilot with real expenses before committing
Run a two-week pilot with one department's real expenses, including the messiest receipts and the most complex approval chain. Measure how many expenses need manual fixes, how fast approvals complete, and how cleanly data syncs to accounting. A tool that looks good in a demo can fail on your real expense patterns, and a pilot reveals that before a company-wide rollout.
Check the accounting sync first
Expense tools live or die by their accounting sync. Confirm that your chart of accounts, departments, projects, and tax codes map correctly, and that the sync handles corrections and deletions without duplicates. Ask the vendor for a sync test with your actual accounting file during the trial, not after purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Fyle?
Sage acquired Fyle in 2025, and Fyle became Sage Expense Management. Existing Fyle customers were moved to the Sage-branded product, and new buyers should look for Sage Expense Management plans, which start around $11.99 a user a month on Growth in some 2026 comparisons, with other comparisons listing $14.99. Confirm the current price on the vendor site, since figures differ across guides.
Is a free expense tool really free?
Ramp, Brex, and BILL offer free tiers funded by card interchange, so the software costs nothing but you must use their cards for best value. The free tiers are real and usable, not trials, but advanced controls and higher limits sit on paid tiers. Read the free tier limits before rolling out company-wide.
Do I need to switch corporate cards?
Not necessarily. Expensify, Zoho Expense, and Rydoo work with your existing bank and card program, importing transactions for approval and reimbursement. Card-first tools like Ramp and Brex give better automation but require moving spend. Choose based on how much your finance team values automation versus keeping its current bank relationship.
How does per-report pricing compare to per-user pricing?
Per-report pricing, used by SAP Concur, suits companies with many occasional submitters, since you pay only when someone files. Per-user pricing suits companies where most employees expense regularly. Model both against your actual submitter count and report volume before deciding.
Can expense tools handle international teams?
Yes, with differences. Brex and Rydoo lead on multi-currency and per diem support, Expensify scans receipts in over 150 currencies, and Navan handles travel across countries. Check per diem tables, mileage rates, and VAT handling for your specific countries during the trial.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://ramp.com
- https://brex.com
- https://www.expensify.com
- https://www.zoho.com
- https://www.bill.com
- https://www.concur.com
- https://navan.com
- https://www.rydoo.com
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