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Airbase alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Airbase alternative for most people is Ramp (3.6 GPA), first in our ranking of spend and bill pay tools. It's also the best free one.
Airbase compared with 9 alternatives: Ramp, Brex, Spendesk, Procurify, Navan and 4 more.
Airbase's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 4 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirbaseThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Ramp | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Brex | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Spendesk | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Procurify | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Navan | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Extend | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fraxion | Paid | No | Web, iOS |
| Ottimate | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zip | Paid | No | Web |
How each one differs from Airbase
Ramp
Corporate cards, expenses, travel and bill pay, with a free plan
- Ramp starts at $15 per user / month, plus a platform fee based on team size.
- Ramp has a free plan, which Airbase lacks.
- Ramp also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ramp also covers invoicing and reports.
- Ramp does not cover workflow automation, which Airbase does.
Suits: US companies that want cards, expenses and bill pay in one free tool
Brex
Corporate cards, expenses, bill pay and travel for growing companies
- Brex starts at $12 per user / month, billing term not stated.
- Brex has a free plan, which Airbase lacks.
- Brex also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Brex also covers reports.
- Brex does not cover workflow automation, which Airbase does.
Suits: Startups that want corporate cards and expenses at no software cost
Spendesk
Spend management with unlimited cards and users, priced by quote
- Spendesk also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Spendesk does not cover workflow automation, which Airbase does.
Suits: European companies that want unlimited cards and users for one fee
Procurify
Purchasing, payables and spend cards with approval workflows
- Procurify also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Finance and operations teams that want approval before purchases are made
Navan
Business travel booking with expenses and corporate cards built in
- Navan starts at $15 per expensing user / month, after the first 5 users free.
- Navan has a free plan, which Airbase lacks.
- Navan also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Navan also covers reports.
- Navan does not cover workflow automation and bill pay, which Airbase does.
Suits: Companies whose expenses are mostly business travel
Extend
Virtual cards and expense tracking on top of your own bank cards
- Extend starts at $8.99 per user / month, billed annually ($11.99 billed monthly).
- Extend has a free plan, which Airbase lacks.
- Extend also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Extend does not cover workflow automation, which Airbase does.
Suits: Companies that want card controls without leaving their current bank or card
Fraxion
Procure-to-pay and expense management for mid-sized finance teams
- Fraxion also lists an iOS app.
- Fraxion also covers reports.
- Fraxion does not cover workflow automation and company cards, which Airbase does.
Suits: Mid-sized finance teams that want purchasing, AP and expenses in one system
Ottimate
AI invoice coding, approvals and payments for AP teams
- Ottimate also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: AP teams in hospitality, restaurants, retail and grocery with many invoices
Zip
Purchase requests, approvals and invoice payment in one workflow
- Zip does not cover expense tracking, which Airbase does.
Suits: Finance and procurement teams that want requests, POs and invoices in one place
Limits worth knowing in Airbase
- Airbase is now a Paylocity company, and the site points to Paylocity for Finance.
- No prices are published, and the Paylocity pages need a demo request.
- Product details here come from short pages that load mostly through JavaScript.
- Check whether new customers buy Airbase or Paylocity for Finance.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Airbase?
The alternatives to Airbase in this directory are Ramp, Brex, Spendesk, Procurify, Navan, Extend, Fraxion, Ottimate and Zip. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Airbase.
Is there a free alternative to Airbase?
Yes. Ramp, Brex, Navan and Extend have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Airbase alternatives work on Android?
The Airbase listing does not include an Android app. Ramp, Brex, Spendesk, Procurify, Navan, Extend and Ottimate list one.
Which Airbase alternatives work on iOS?
The Airbase listing does not include an iOS app. Ramp, Brex, Spendesk, Procurify, Navan, Extend, Fraxion and Ottimate list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.