What is Brex?
Brex is a finance software platform that bundles corporate cards, business banking and treasury, expense management, travel booking, bill pay and accounting automation into one system. Companies issue global and local-currency cards with built-in spend controls, set budgets and per-transaction limits, and let employees submit receipts and expenses from a mobile app.
Its AI features are used to automate expense approvals and reports, enter and pay invoices, suggest accounting entries and code general-ledger lines by entity. Finance teams can connect the platform to ERP and HR systems through two-way integrations, book accruals with one click and track spending in real time, while the Treasury product offers an annualized return on balances.
Key features
- Corporate cards accepted in 210+ countries with local-currency cards in 50+ countries
- AI-powered expense automation, receipt capture and approvals
- Business accounts with treasury returns and FDIC insurance through program banks
- AI-assisted bill pay with invoice entry and vendor-specific cards
- Accounting automation with ERP integrations and automated GL coding
- Live budgets and per-transaction spend controls
Who is it for
- Startups
- Mid-size companies
- Enterprises with global operations
- Finance and accounting teams
How to get started with Brex
- Go to the Brex website and choose Try Brex for free.
- Create a business account and enter your company details.
- Verify your identity and add company cards for your team.
- Set budgets and spending limits in the admin dashboard.
- Your company needs corporate cards and spending control for the team.
- You want to automate expense reporting and accounting with AI.
- You operate in multiple countries and need global cards and accounts.
- You need a Polish-language interface, which Brex does not offer.
- You are looking for a permanently free solution, as Essentials is a starter plan with entity limits and Premium is paid.
Pros and cons
- Combines cards, banking, expenses and accounting in one platform
- Automations handle a large share of expenses according to Brex's internal metrics
- Advanced features such as multi-entity and custom ERP integrations are only in higher plans
- Smart Card and Enterprise plans require custom pricing and contact with sales
Brex pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | 0 USD / month | For startups and growing companies; up to two entities (1 global entity), 1 local card program, bill pay, reimbursements, Brex API access |
| Premium | 12 USD / month | Per user; for mid-sized companies; multiple expense policies, multi-entity (US & International), customizable ERP/HRIS integrations, VAT documentation, live budgets |
Prices copied from Brex pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is Brex free?
There is a free trial. Essentials plan is offered as 'Try Brex for free' / 'Get started for free' with no price listed, but the page does not specify the free plan's limits in detail.
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Brex alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Apollo.io | 49 USD/mo | yes | Business & sales |
 inFakt | not listed | trial | Business & sales |
 Booke AI | 129 USD/mo | no | Business & sales |
 Vic.ai | not listed | no | Business & sales |
 Attio | 39 EUR/mo | yes | Business & sales |
 Copy.ai | 24 USD/mo | trial | Business & sales |
Comparisons
FAQ
What is Brex used for?
Finance platform combining corporate cards, business banking, expense management, bill pay and accounting automation for growing companies.
Is Brex free?
There is a free trial. Essentials plan is offered as 'Try Brex for free' / 'Get started for free' with no price listed, but the page does not specify the free plan's limits in detail.
How much does Brex cost?
The cheapest paid plan is 12 USD/mo (vendor pricing, October 12, 2026).
What are the best Brex alternatives?
Closest alternatives: Apollo.io, inFakt, Booke AI, Vic.ai, Attio.
Data checked October 12, 2026 on the vendor website (brex.com).