Side by side
Brex vs Float
Both stand on spend management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Brex combines policy controls, expense automation, budgets, accounting integrations, and reimbursements. Essentials is free with a two-entity limit; Premium is listed at $12 a month, while Enterprise pricing is custom.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Float combines business cards, spending workflows, accounts, and payments in one platform. Review the active-user pricing and integration setup needs when weighing it for a team.
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| Brex | Float | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $12 a month | Professional: C$10 per user a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | brex.com | floatfinancial.com |
| On spend management software | #1 of 29 | #2 of 29 |
Brex: what it does well
- Policies can block or require approval for selected spending
- Automates receipt matching with OCR
- Live Budgets tracks usage in real time
- Reimbursements cover local currency in 40 countries
- Mobile app supports expenses, travel, and payments
What to know first
- Essentials is limited to two entities
- Enterprise pricing is custom
- Some integrations may be add-ons
Float: what it does well
- Free Essentials includes up to 20 physical cards.
- Unlimited virtual cards are included with Essentials.
- Automatically codes transactions and syncs spending.
- Offers English- and French-language support.
What to know first
- NetSuite integration needs additional manual setup.
- Professional starts at $100/mo for active users.
- Float states that it is not a bank.