Expensify: what it does, who it is for and alternatives
Updated · By Robert Breen
Scan receipts and submit expenses automatically, with an AI concierge.
Official site: expensify.com
What Expensify does
Expensify captures receipts from a phone photo, a drag-and-drop upload, an email forward or a text, then builds and routes expense reports for approval. Managers set category limits and rules, and Concierge AI can flag only the outliers. It handles reimbursements, bill pay, invoices and travel booking, and syncs expenses two ways with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct and Xero.
Who Expensify is for
- Accounts payable clerks
- Finance managers
- Office managers
- Business travelers
Key features
- Receipt scanning by app, upload, email forward or text
- Concierge AI categorizes expenses and flags policy violations
- Link existing corporate cards for automatic reconciliation
- Two-way accounting sync with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct and Xero
- Travel booking that syncs with expenses
Privacy and data
Expensify says it encrypts sensitive information such as card numbers in transit using SSL and requires a password or other sign-on to access accounts. Source: Expensify’s own page. Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings.
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Alternatives to Expensify
Other AI finance and accounting tools in the directory.
- QuickBooks Online Free trial Small business accounting with Intuit Assist AI that categorizes transactions and chases invoices.
- Xero Free trial Cloud accounting for small businesses with bank feeds, invoicing and the JAX AI assistant.
- FreshBooks Free trial Invoicing, expenses and accounting built for freelancers and service businesses.
- Ramp Free plan Corporate cards and spend management with AI that codes expenses and flags policy issues.
- Wave Free plan Free accounting and invoicing for very small businesses, with paid payments and payroll.
- Brex Free plan Corporate cards, expenses and travel with AI that handles receipts and reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Expensify?
- Scan receipts and submit expenses automatically, with an AI concierge. Expensify captures receipts from a phone photo, a drag-and-drop upload, an email forward or a text, then builds and routes expense reports for approval. Managers set category limits and rules, and Concierge AI can flag only the outliers. It handles reimbursements, bill pay, invoices and travel booking, and syncs expenses two ways with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct and Xero.
- Who is Expensify for?
- Expensify fits accounts payable clerks, finance managers, office managers and business travelers, and other office teams with the same job to do.
- Is Expensify free?
- Expensify has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit.
- What are some alternatives to Expensify?
- Other AI finance and accounting tools include QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, Ramp and Wave.
- Is Expensify safe for work data?
- Expensify says it encrypts sensitive information such as card numbers in transit using SSL and requires a password or other sign-on to access accounts. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data.
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