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    ApprovalMax

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AApprovalMax provides approval workflow automation for cloud accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks Online. It replaces paper- and email-based approval processes with multi-step and multi-role automated approval workflows that enable automated notifications to approvers, automated audit trails, and mobile approvals. Approval workflows include: Invoice approvals / bill review and bill approval Purchase order approval, including the functionality to create…

    $54

    per month

    Brex

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ABrex headquartered in San Francisco offers a corporate card for expenses, ecommerce, as well as rewards card, and travel expense management.

    $12

    per month per user

    Pricing
    ApprovalMaxBrex
    Editions & Modules
    ApprovalMax Standard
    $54
    per month per organization
    ApprovalMax Advanced
    $83
    per month per organization
    ApprovalMax Premium
    $121
    per month per organization
    Essentials
    $0
    per month per user
    Premium
    $12
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ApprovalMaxBrex
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing and for management of multiple organizations.—
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    Community Pulse
    ApprovalMaxBrex
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    ApprovalMax
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    Brex
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    Features
    ApprovalMaxBrex
    Payment Management
    Comparison of Payment Management features of ApprovalMax and Brex
    Feature
    ApprovalMax
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Brex
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Customizable Approval Policies9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Financial Document Management9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Payment Status Tracking9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Payment Audit Trail9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Duplicate Bill Detection4.01 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Advanced OCR00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Electronic Funds Transfer00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Accounts Payable
    Comparison of Accounts Payable features of ApprovalMax and Brex
    Feature
    ApprovalMax
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Brex
    -
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    Automated Accounts Payable Processes9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vendor Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expense Management
    Comparison of Expense Management features of ApprovalMax and Brex
    Feature
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    -
    Ratings
    Brex
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Employee Expense Reporting00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Corporate Card Reconciliation00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ApprovalMaxBrex
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.5
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    1.0
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    5.0
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    User Testimonials
    ApprovalMaxBrex
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ApprovalMax
    As mentioned previously - able to send invoice based on amount , program code and division code ,supplier is very useful feature ; If an invoice does not fit into approval process than it is rejected and an email is received mentioning the reason
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    Brex
    Very well suited for founders who are building companies in the US but are not US citizens. Works like a charm for start-ups who are looking for a cutting-edge product and not an outdated bank! Small-medium teams. Not well suited for those who are used to traditional banking and prefer in-person interaction or over the phone.
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    Pros
    ApprovalMax
    • choice based on Program codes / division codes - we use Xero accounting system and we have 22 program codes and 11 divison codes ; once invoice is entered in Xero depending on relevant program code and divison code, Approval max automatically send invoice to relevant person depending on approval workflow process . One manager could be handling multiple divison and program codes; if our approval work flow process is properly designed - it is accurate in sending invoice to relevant manager.
    • invoice can also send to various managers based on General ledger codes ; this flexibility makes useful when manager is handling only certain nature of expenses regardless of program codes / divisionl.
    • Approval process can also be designed based on level of amount ; and level of amount is derived from our Delegation policy. it makes audit of application of delegation policy easy ; we give copy of delegation policy and print of approval work flow process to auditor.
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    Brex
    • Rewards - The rewards were the main reason for us switching. Our previous card provider did not have a good rewards program.
    • User Interface and experience - When a charge is recorded on the Brex card, users immediately receive a text notification asking them to send a picture of their receipt. Brex automatically attaches the receipts to the charge which has saved our users a significant amount of time.
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    Cons
    ApprovalMax
    • date and time of change in approval process ; for example if Mr. A was responsible for all expenses above $1000 in Oct 23 and from Nov 23 it is changed to $5000 . in Dec 23 if it is checked - it will show approval limit of $5000 ; but will not show from which date limit was changed. Auditor always asks this question when the limit was changed in approval max - we cannot prove it.
    • If there is audit trail of who made the changes , when and what changes were made ; will be good.
    • when we are in main page of seeing invoices awaiting approval - there are hundreds of invoices - searching for one invoice from particular supplier is very cumbersome job - we have to go by each and every invoice in order to find that invoice ; it will be good if we have search function on main page itself ; in current scenario we have to go to report section - input all filters and than search for that particular invoice.
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    Brex
    • It can be somewhat confusing to transfer money between the credit card and bank side
    • More help identifying areas of overspending
    • More help tracking spending around specific accounts
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ApprovalMax
    No answers on this topic
    Brex
    It has worked well for us for at least 5 years so I would anticipate us keeping Brex
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    Usability
    ApprovalMax
    No answers on this topic
    Brex
    The usability is pretty great. I love the UI / UX for uploading the Memo; at times, I do not even need to be inside the platform. I simply use Slack.
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    Support Rating
    ApprovalMax
    No answers on this topic
    Brex
    Prompt and always extremely fast to respond. I also think the intuitiveness of their solution negates the need for much support
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    Implementation Rating
    ApprovalMax
    No answers on this topic
    Brex
    NA-I wasn't part of the set up process for Brex
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    Alternatives Considered
    ApprovalMax
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    Brex
    Divvy allows you to get hyper focused in on how much individuals are allowed to spend. Honestly it is comparable to Brex, but is more well suited for micromanaging organizational spend. Brex is good because I am able to give my employees limits that match our budgets and I don't care about micromanaging their spend.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    ApprovalMax
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    Brex
    NA-I wasn't part of the set up process for Brex
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    Scalability
    ApprovalMax
    No answers on this topic
    Brex
    NA- I don't use Brex in a way that I know how to comment on this
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    Professional Services
    ApprovalMax
    No answers on this topic
    Brex
    NA-I wasn't part of the set up process for Brex
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    Return on Investment
    ApprovalMax
    • It has certainly made a positive impact ; it is definately worth its value ; when we are processing hundreds of invoices every fortnight ; getting approval of invoices in timely manner for all invoices is of paramount importance . as approval max has its own app - approval can be done on mobile phone also ; this is particularly helpful when staff is travelling .
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    Brex
    • No fee wire transfer.
    • Net 60 credit card terms is good for our cashflow.
    • Fast and easy employee credit cards saves us time.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    ApprovalMax Screenshots

    Screenshot of where approval processes are set up  – no matter how simple or complex.Screenshot of the interface to build approval steps that follow any business rules – whether approvals happen one after another, all at once, or only in certain cases. The user can also control who approves based on things like amount, supplier, account code, or category.Screenshot of where to approve bills and purchase orders the way that works best.Screenshot of the interface that matches bills to approved purchase orders from the same supplier to keep coding accurate and control spending. Unmatched bills can also be stopped from being approved.Screenshot of where to mention others in comments to bring them in or get their input – even if they’re not part of the original approval. If they don’t have access, a prompt to add them as a Watcher is sent. Mentions work on web and mobile, sending notifications as soon as access is granted.Screenshot of where to raise purchase orders, approve requests, and extract key details from bills and purchase orders – all on the go with the ApprovalMax mobile app for iOS and Android.