Ramp vs Expensify
Ramp and Expensify take different approaches to expense management. Ramp is built around corporate cards - it issues cards with spend controls and auto-captures receipts, making expense reports almost automatic. Expensify is the established expense report tool that works with any payment method. Ramp is free; Expensify charges per user.
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Corporate cards, expense management, and bill pay vs Expense management for teams.
| Feature | Ramp | Expensify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing from | Free | $5/user/month |
| Corporate cards | Yes - core product | No - works with any card |
| Pricing | Free | $5-9/user/month |
| Receipt matching | Automatic for Ramp card transactions | Manual + SmartScan |
| Bill pay / AP | Yes - full AP automation | Via Expensify Bills |
| Travel management | Ramp Travel | Expensify Travel |
| Best for | US companies wanting card-first finance | Teams with varied payment methods globally |
The third option most teams miss
Picking between Ramp and Expensify isn't the only choice.
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Common questions
Yes - Ramp has no per-user fees for the base product. They make money from interchange fees on card transactions. The Plus plan ($15/user/month) adds advanced features.
If you're a US company open to using Ramp's corporate cards, switching often makes financial sense - you eliminate the Expensify subscription cost. If you need to support employees paying with personal cards for reimbursement, Expensify remains relevant.
Appaca is a third option for teams that don't want to choose between two existing tools. Instead of forcing your workflow into someone else's product, Appaca builds a custom app from a description - with built-in database, hosting, and team access. Try it free at appaca.ai.