Ramp: what it does, who it is for and alternatives
Updated · By Robert Breen
Corporate cards and spend management with AI that codes expenses and flags policy issues.
Official site: ramp.com
What Ramp does
Ramp gives employees cards with spending policies built in, captures the receipt as soon as a card is swiped, and fills in memos and categories. Employees can edit and submit by SMS, Slack or Microsoft Teams, while a policy agent reviews expenses and flags what needs attention. Transactions are coded and synced to your ERP, and you can ask spend questions in plain language.
Who Ramp is for
- Controllers
- Accounts payable managers
- Finance managers
- Office managers
Key features
- Cards with spend limits and blocked merchants or categories
- Automatic receipt capture with memos and categories filled in
- Submit and edit expenses by SMS, Slack or Microsoft Teams
- Policy agent reviews expenses and flags exceptions with an audit trail
- Maps, codes and syncs transactions to your ERP
Privacy and data
Ramp says it is audited annually for SOC 2 Type II, follows PCI standards, encrypts data at rest and in motion, and supports SSO and MFA. Source: Ramp’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 Ramp
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.
- Expensify Free plan Scan receipts and submit expenses automatically, with an AI concierge.
- 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 Ramp?
- Corporate cards and spend management with AI that codes expenses and flags policy issues. Ramp gives employees cards with spending policies built in, captures the receipt as soon as a card is swiped, and fills in memos and categories. Employees can edit and submit by SMS, Slack or Microsoft Teams, while a policy agent reviews expenses and flags what needs attention. Transactions are coded and synced to your ERP, and you can ask spend questions in plain language.
- Who is Ramp for?
- Ramp fits controllers, accounts payable managers, finance managers and office managers, and other office teams with the same job to do.
- Is Ramp free?
- Ramp 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 Ramp?
- Other AI finance and accounting tools include QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, Expensify and Wave.
- Is Ramp safe for work data?
- Ramp says it is audited annually for SOC 2 Type II, follows PCI standards, encrypts data at rest and in motion, and supports SSO and MFA. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data.
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