--- title: "Best Expensify Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Expensify? Find out how Expensify stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/97594/Expensify/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-11-09" --- # Expensify alternatives Last updated on November 9th, 2026 The best Expensify alternatives are Rippling (best overall), Zoho Expense (best free plan), SAP Concur (best budget option), and QuickBooks Online (most reviewed). Together they hold 16,941 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.3 to 4.9 out of 5. Expensify itself holds 4.5 out of 5 across 1,402 reviews. ### Expensify - Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (1,402 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 - Starting price: $5.00 /user/mo - Key features: 10 of 10 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Expensify alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) — 4.3 out of 5 (718 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 10 top category features | | [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) — 4.3 out of 5 (1,983 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 6 of 10 top category features | | [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | $8.00 /user/mo | 6 of 10 top category features | | [Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) — 4.4 out of 5 (3,341 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $25.00 /mo | 5 of 10 top category features | | [SAP Concur](https://www.capterra.com/p/380/Concur-Expense/) — 4.3 out of 5 (2,269 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.1 out of 5 | $7.00 /usage/mo | 9 of 10 top category features | | [Zoho Expense](https://www.capterra.com/p/142384/Zoho-Expense/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,231 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $3.00 /user/mo | 9 of 10 top category features | | [webexpenses](https://www.capterra.com/p/140646/webexpenses/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,105 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.4 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 10 top category features | | [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) — 4.3 out of 5 (8,555 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | $38.00 /mo | 6 of 10 top category features | | [Lanes & Planes](https://www.capterra.com/p/183676/Lanes-Planes/) — 4.6 out of 5 (685 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | €95.00 /usage/mo | 7 of 10 top category features | | [Circula](https://www.capterra.com/p/185116/Circula/) — 4.6 out of 5 (567 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | €10.00 /user/mo | 8 of 10 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Expensify The best free alternatives to Expensify are Rippling, Xero, and Zoho Expense — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $8.00 /user/mo ### [Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) — 4.4 out of 5 (3,341 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $25.00 /mo ### [Zoho Expense](https://www.capterra.com/p/142384/Zoho-Expense/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,231 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $3.00 /user/mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Expensify alternatives are Zoho Expense (4.6), Lanes & Planes (4.6), and Circula (4.6). ### [Zoho Expense](https://www.capterra.com/p/142384/Zoho-Expense/) - 911 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 911 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 908 SMB reviews > "The AI scan of receipts is very accurate nearly always." — Charlie A., Owner (May 7, 2026) ### [Lanes & Planes](https://www.capterra.com/p/183676/Lanes-Planes/) - 310 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 310 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 across 310 SMB reviews > "The platform offers competitive prices, convenient booking options, and helpful vendor negotiations that help reduce costs. While the website could be more modern, the overall functionality and service quality make it a reliable choice for business travel" — ROMAN C., QM manager (July 18, 2025) ### [Circula](https://www.capterra.com/p/185116/Circula/) - 322 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 322 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 322 SMB reviews > "It is easy to use." — Kersten R., Project Manager (February 19, 2024) --- ## Why do teams switch from Expensify? Of the 84 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from Expensify, the most common destinations were Zoho Expense, SAP Concur, Paylocity, and webexpenses. ### What users preferred ### [Zoho Expense](https://www.capterra.com/p/142384/Zoho-Expense/) - 4.6 out of 5 (1,231 reviews) — 56 reviewers switched here > "Expensify was charging us $40 per month and even when we reduced the # of users, they described a lower price but would not honor it once we made the change. Their customer service is poor." — Tammy W., CEO (April 10, 2026) ### [SAP Concur](https://www.capterra.com/p/380/Concur-Expense/) - 4.3 out of 5 (2,269 reviews) — 16 reviewers switched here > "Changed companies and the new company uses SAP" — Clinton R., Fleet Manager (May 27, 2025) ### [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) - 4.3 out of 5 (1,983 reviews) — 8 reviewers switched here > "HR department made the decision for an unknown reason." — Lisa D., Billing Administrator (May 13, 2024) ### [webexpenses](https://www.capterra.com/p/140646/webexpenses/) - 4.5 out of 5 (1,105 reviews) — 4 reviewers switched here > "We were looking for a tool with inbuilt feature that automatically enforces organization policies and procedure." — Giuseppe M., Credit Manager (May 2, 2025) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Expense Report - [Navan](https://www.capterra.com/p/169591/TripActions/) — 4.6 out of 5 (214 reviews) - [Rydoo Expense](https://www.capterra.com/p/128370/Xpenditure-Expenses/) — 4.4 out of 5 (200 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) ### Time and Expense - [Rydoo Expense](https://www.capterra.com/p/128370/Xpenditure-Expenses/) — 4.4 out of 5 (200 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) - [ClockShark](https://www.capterra.com/p/155467/ClockShark/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,911 reviews) ### Travel Management - [Perk](https://www.capterra.com/p/171040/TravelPerk/) — 4.7 out of 5 (425 reviews) - [Navan](https://www.capterra.com/p/169591/TripActions/) — 4.6 out of 5 (214 reviews) - [TravelWorks](https://www.capterra.com/p/135112/TravelWorks/) — 4.5 out of 5 (19 reviews) ### Virtual Assistant - [Wing Assistant](https://www.capterra.com/p/229303/Wing/) — 4.8 out of 5 (75 reviews) - [Navan](https://www.capterra.com/p/169591/TripActions/) — 4.6 out of 5 (214 reviews) - [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) — 4.5 out of 5 (13,779 reviews) ### Mileage Tracking - [Navan](https://www.capterra.com/p/169591/TripActions/) — 4.6 out of 5 (214 reviews) - [Cardata](https://www.capterra.com/p/220180/CarData/) — 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews) - [TripLog Mileage Tracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/151364/TripLog-MagicTrip/) — 4.2 out of 5 (91 reviews) ---