Side by side
Brex vs Perk
Both stand on travel and expense 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Perk combines travel booking and expense workflows with policy controls, payments and event management. Check each plan’s active-user pricing and booking fees, and note the invoice-upload limitation if your team relies on mobile workflows.
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| Brex | Perk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $12 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 14 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | brex.com | perk.com |
| On travel and expense management software | #1 of 28 | #4 of 28 |
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
Perk: what it does well
- Books flights, hotels, trains and cars in 178+ countries.
- AI matches receipts and transactions and routes approvals.
- Supports corporate cards, ACH reimbursements and personal cards.
- 24/7 customer support is included at no extra cost.
- Free Android and iOS app for travel and expenses.
What to know first
- New invoices generally require the web app.
- Some plans charge an additional booking fee.
- Premium and Pro plan features and fees vary.