Spendesk VS Airbase

Spendesk Pricing

Airbase Pricing

Spendesk

• Corporate Cards: Set card limits and create approval flows with smart controls.
• Accounts Payable Automation: Automate invoice handling from data entry to payment execution.
• Procure-to-Pay Solution: Control and automate the entire spending process from request intake to final payment.
• Integrated Budgeting: Plan departmental spending and monitor budgets in real-time.
• Virtual Cards: Generate unique virtual cards for secure one-off or recurring online payments.
• Expense Claim Management: Streamline the process for managing and reimbursing employee expenses.
• API & Integrations: Connect Spendesk with existing accounting software (Xero, Quickbooks, Datev), HRIS, ERP, and other business tools.
• AI-based Automation and Fraud Detection: Utilize finance-focused AI to streamline bookkeeping, uncover insights, and safeguard against errors.
• Multi-Entity Management: Manage finances across multiple legal entities with centralized visibility and tailored controls (Add-on).

Airbase

• Guided Procurement: Automated intake and decision routing with no-code, customizable workflows.
• AP Automation: Touchless accounts payable with AI-powered OCR, multi-currency support, and vendor management.
• Expense Management: AI-driven expense reporting, automated receipt capture, and global reimbursement capabilities.
• Corporate Cards: Virtual and physical card management with pre-approvals, spend controls, and direct ERP integration.
• Accounting Automation: Auto-categorization, GL sync, and amortization for supported ERPs.
• Advanced Approvals & Workflows: Rule-based, customizable approval, and delegation settings.
• Security & Fraud Detection: Built-in tools for enhanced compliance and fraud prevention.
• Spend Analytics: Real-time reporting, trend analysis, and insights into organizational spend patterns.
• Integrations: Connects with 70+ ERPs and business tools, including NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, and Slack.
• Mobile App: Manage expenses, capture receipts, and track spend on the go.

Spendesk Use Cases

• Centralizing and controlling company-wide spending.
• Automating accounts payable and invoice processing workflows.
• Managing corporate card programs and employee expenses.
• Securing online payments and managing subscriptions with virtual cards.
• Streamlining procurement processes from request to payment.
• Tracking departmental budgets and spending in real-time.
• Integrating spend data with existing accounting and ERP systems.
• Reducing manual finance tasks and closing month-end faster.
• Improving financial visibility across multiple business entities.

Airbase Use Cases

• Automate and streamline accounts payable processes for high-growth companies.
• Enforce policy compliance across employee expense submissions and corporate card usage.
• Integrate procurement, AP, and expense management with existing ERP systems.
• Gain real-time visibility and control over organizational spending and cash flow.
• Support global subsidiaries with multi-currency and multi-entity spend management.
• Accelerate employee expense reporting and reimbursement cycles with AI-driven workflows.
• Reduce risks and ensure audit readiness through automated compliance and fraud detection.
• Replace multiple finance systems with a single, unified platform for all non-payroll spend.

Spendesk FAQs

• How is Spendesk pricing calculated?

  Spendesk pricing consists of a fixed monthly subscription fee for platform access (including unlimited users) and variable fees based on transaction usage (card purchases, invoice payments, expense claims).
• Is there a long-term commitment required for Spendesk?

  You can choose between a monthly rolling contract (cancel anytime) or an annual/multi-annual contract (cancel with 2 months' notice).
• What is the cost for physical corporate cards?

  Ordering physical cards is free of charge, and there are no monthly fees per card. You can order as many as needed.
• Does Spendesk charge per active user?

  No, Spendesk does not charge active user fees. Paid plans allow adding unlimited spenders.

Airbase FAQs

• How fast is Airbase implementation?

  Airbase offers guided onboarding with tailored implementation plans. Most mid-market customers fully implement the platform in 30-60 days, while enterprise deployments typically complete in 60-90 days depending on internal resources.
• Can Airbase replace my existing finance tools?

  Airbase can fully replace systems for bill payments, expense reimbursements, corporate cards, and procurement. Alternatively, organizations can choose to implement only select modules based on their needs.
• Do I need to implement the entire Airbase platform or can I start with specific modules?

  You can deploy Airbase as a full platform or select individual modules such as Guided Procurement, AP Automation, Expense Management, or Corporate Cards according to your business requirements.
• When is cash back from corporate card spend paid out?

  Cash back earned on Airbase corporate card spend is paid at the end of every month, offering immediate access without annual waiting periods or reward points.
• What are the benefits of consolidating spend management on one platform?

  Consolidating procurement, AP automation, expense management, and corporate cards on one platform can reduce costs, save time, improve compliance, enhance employee satisfaction, and provide unified financial oversight.