Airbase
All-in-one spend management platform combining accounts payable automation, corporate cards, and expense management for mid-market finance teams.
Overview
Airbase takes a unified approach to spend management by combining accounts payable automation, corporate card programmes, and employee expense reimbursement into a single platform. This consolidation gives finance teams a single source of truth for all non-payroll spend.
The platform's corporate card programme is notable — it provides physical and virtual cards with pre-set controls, automatic receipt matching, and real-time spend tracking. This is particularly useful for managing software subscriptions, where virtual cards can be assigned per vendor with spending limits that enforce procurement policies automatically.
Airbase targets mid-market finance teams (typically 100-1000 employees) that want to eliminate the patchwork of expense tools, corporate card programmes, and AP processes. The platform was acquired by Brex in 2023, which has expanded its card infrastructure and distribution.
Quick Facts
Best for
Unified spend management for mid-market finance teams
Pricing
Contact for pricing. Packages based on user count and modules (AP, cards, expenses). Free tier available for basic expense management.
G2 Score
4.6/5(250 reviews)
Company Size Fit
Mid-market (100-1000 employees)
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- ✓ Unified AP, cards, and expenses eliminates tool sprawl in finance
- ✓ Virtual cards with per-vendor controls are excellent for SaaS management
- ✓ Strong mid-market fit — appropriately scoped for 100-1000 employee teams
Limitations
- ✗ Full platform value requires adopting cards and AP together — less compelling as standalone modules
- ✗ Brex acquisition introduces uncertainty about long-term product direction
- ✗ International capabilities are less mature than global AP platforms
Pricing Details
Contact for pricing. Packages based on user count and modules (AP, cards, expenses). Free tier available for basic expense management.
Pricing verified as of April 7, 2026. Check Airbase for current rates.
Who Should Use Airbase
Mid-market finance teams looking to consolidate corporate cards, accounts payable, and expense management into a single platform. Airbase is a strong fit if you want per-vendor virtual cards for SaaS subscriptions and real-time visibility into all non-payroll spend.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Enterprise organisations with complex global AP requirements, or teams that only need one spend management component (just cards, or just AP). If you are already committed to a corporate card provider and only need AP automation, a specialised AP tool may be more practical.
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This evaluation was compiled by the GuideSpend team using publicly available vendor information and peer review data. GuideSpend is a renewal management platform — we note where our product complements or overlaps with Airbase. Last reviewed: 2026-04-07.
Last reviewed: April 7, 2026