The #1 alternative to Navan
Ready for a more complete, flexible T&E experience?
Former Navan users are experiencing faster reimbursements, stronger policy enforcement, and deeper integrations with the rest of their fintech stack with Emburse.
Make the switch now to build a complete and scalable T&E ecosystem.
Trusted by leading global organizations
Why finance teams choose Emburse
Built for complex travel
Easily manage multi-leg, international, and exec-level trips—with tools that adapt to how your team really books.
Top-tier customer care and support
Get fast, expert help from real people—no ticket black holes or AI loops.
Policy enforcement that works
Stop chasing violations. Emburse enforces policy at the point of spend—so compliance becomes automatic.
Flexible integrations
Emburse integrates seamlessly with major ERP systems, including NetSuite, delivering both operational flexibility and minimal disruption to existing workflows.
Full suite T&E capabilities
Manage every T&E need, from pre-spend approvals to reconciliation, all in one unified platform.
Features comparison
How Emburse stacks up against Navan
| Travel | Native online booking tool + partnership options | Native online booking tool only |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | Full suite of expense management tools | Limited expense management options |
| Card issuing | ||
| Cashback | 1% | Up to 1% |
| Customization | Full customization | Limited custom fields |
| Integration | Flexible integrations | Limited integrations |
| Support | Responsive expert support with in-app guidance | Slow response without in-app support |
Why Emburse?
Real results from teams that switched to Emburse
90%
faster expense report processing.
Automated workflows and smart policy checks allowing less chasing and more doing.
67%
faster reimbursement times.
Employees get paid back faster—no bottlenecks, no confusion.
50%
less time spent on audits.
Real-time visibility and clean data make audits effortless.
“Emburse's approach is agile and accommodating, and I was particularly impressed by how configurable it is in order to meet our existing and evolving business needs.
Athena Gazikas
Senior Expense Administrator at International Services, Inc.
“Any company that is expecting growth needs to automate AP processes. Emburse will save you the cost of hiring additional AP staff and also give you time back for more innovative work to help your company grow.
Dan Sangeorge
at ALKU
“We now have happier users, and the streamlining of processes and workflows, combined with the improved spend visibility has delivered huge benefits for the firm worldwide.
Neil Ackley
at Latham & Watkins LLP
Which solution fits your organization best?
- You manage complex travel and want fewer booking workarounds
- You need live, expert support with faster resolution
- You want smart policy controls, finance-ready integrations, and better visibility
- You’re focused primarily on bundled travel features
- You're okay with AI support that often involves makeshift solutions
- You don’t mind trade-offs on card integrations or reporting depth
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
You’ll be supported every step of the way. Our team works with you to configure your setup, migrate data, connect key systems, and train your users. We tailor the onboarding to your business so you're up and running quickly with zero disruption to your finance workflows.
Absolutely. Emburse integrates natively with ERPs like NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and Microsoft Dynamics, as well as HR platforms and travel partners. You can connect the tools you already use—no need to switch systems or rely on manual workarounds.
Yes. Emburse is built for organizations with multi-entity structures, complex approval chains, and tight compliance needs. You can tailor workflows, automate controls, and get full visibility across departments or regions.
Emburse enforces policy at the point of spend, flags issues in real time, and gives finance teams advanced tools like duplicate detection, customizable policy rules, and audit-ready data. It’s built for teams that need precision and control through smart automation.
Yes. Emburse’s modular platform lets you start with core expense and travel tools, then add features like invoice automation, audit controls, or analytics as you grow—without changing systems or contracts.
A T&E platform your team can count on
Experience a T&E solution that grows with you. Emburse brings together powerful tools and seamless integration to equip your team with everything they need today and prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.