Alternatives · Spend & Bills
Routable alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Routable alternative for most people is Airwallex (3.2 GPA), second in our ranking of spend and bill pay tools. It's also the best free one.
Routable compared with 5 alternatives: BILL, Tipalti, Melio, Airwallex and Veem.
Routable is a paid product, starting at $1,250 per month, billed annually ($1,575 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Routable starts at $1,250 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: BILL, Melio and Airwallex.
Tipalti and Veem start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Routable
BILL
Bill pay, invoicing and free company cards for small businesses
- BILL starts at $49 per user / month for AP & AR, billing term not stated.
- BILL has a free plan, which Routable lacks.
- BILL also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BILL also covers invoicing, expense tracking and company cards.
- BILL does not cover workflow automation and partner payouts, which Routable does.
Suits: Small businesses that pay many supplier bills by ACH or check
Tipalti
Accounts payable automation and global payouts
- Tipalti starts at $99 per month and up.
- Tipalti also covers expense tracking.
Suits: Companies paying many suppliers or contractors across borders
Melio
Bill pay and invoicing for small US businesses, with a free plan
- Melio starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Melio has a free plan, which Routable lacks.
- Melio also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Melio also covers invoicing and expense tracking.
- Melio does not cover workflow automation and partner payouts, which Routable does.
Suits: US small businesses that want to pay suppliers by card or ACH
Airwallex
Multi-currency business accounts, cards, bill pay and expenses
- Airwallex starts at $12 per Spend user / month, plus a platform fee based on team size.
- Airwallex has a free plan, which Routable lacks.
- Airwallex also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Airwallex also covers invoicing, expense tracking and company cards.
- Airwallex does not cover workflow automation and partner payouts, which Routable does.
Suits: Businesses that pay suppliers or staff in other countries
Veem
Cross-border and domestic business payments with a wallet
- Veem starts at $24.99 per month.
- Veem has a free plan, which Routable lacks.
- Veem also covers invoicing and company cards.
- Veem does not cover partner payouts, which Routable does.
Suits: Small businesses paying overseas suppliers and contractors
Limits worth knowing in Routable
- On top of the subscription, Routable charges a per-transaction fee that varies by payment method and speed, and the pricing page does not list the amounts.
- Vendors beyond the included 1,000 on Growth and 3,000 on Scale are not priced on the page.
- Several features are add-ons rather than included, such as PO matching, form 1099 / 1042-S filing, OFAC monitoring, SSO/SAML and dedicated Slack support.
- The vendor says implementation and team training average 4 weeks.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Routable?
The alternatives to Routable in this directory are BILL, Tipalti, Melio, Airwallex and Veem. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Routable.
Is there a free alternative to Routable?
Yes. BILL, Melio, Airwallex and Veem have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Routable alternatives work on Android?
The Routable listing does not include an Android app. BILL, Melio and Airwallex list one.
Which Routable alternatives work on iOS?
The Routable listing does not include an iOS app. BILL, Melio and Airwallex list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.