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BudgetBro vs Expensify
Expensify was built for business expenses. BudgetBro was built for the road. Here is how they compare for travellers.
Feature by feature
Feature
BudgetBroMade for
Built for travellers
Southeast Asia focus
Tracking
Multi-currency tracking
Works offline
Partly
Budget health score
Personalised spending insights
On the road
In-app travel companions
Local tips
Day trip flights and local stay picks
Pricing
Free plan
Partly
Why travellers switch
Made for the road, not the office
Expensify is built around receipts, approvals and reimbursements. BudgetBro is built around how people actually spend money when they travel.
Travel companions
Chat to your in-app companions about your spending, and get tips that fit how you travel rather than a company policy.
Local tips
Budget advice for food, transport and places to stay, in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Bro's Travel Score
A daily read on how your spending is tracking against your trip budget.
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Switching from Expensify? Try BudgetBro free.
Free on iPhone and Android, with no ads and no cap on trips.
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Questions, answered
Is BudgetBro a good Expensify alternative for travel?
For personal travel, yes. Expensify is designed for business expenses and reimbursements. BudgetBro is designed for trips: trip budgets, 160+ currencies offline, travel companions and local tips.
Is BudgetBro free?
Yes. Bro Free is free forever with no ads and no cap on trips or expenses. BroPro is £1.99 a month or £24.99 a year if you want the advanced tools.
Should I keep Expensify for work trips?
If your employer needs expense reports and approvals, Expensify is made for that. Many people use it for work and BudgetBro for their own travel.