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Abstract vs SAP Concur

Abstract logo

Abstract

Design Tools

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
SAP Concur logo

SAP Concur

Accounting & Finance

Travel, expense, and invoice management

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Abstract has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; SAP Concur listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £0.21 to £9.70 per unit for SAP Concur Travel & Expense Professional Edition, submitted directly by SAP Concur, with the unit and billing period not further defined on the listing
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, SAP Concur covers Expense management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and SAP Concur actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and SAP Concur differ
AttributeAbstractSAP Concur
Starting priceFree$29/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, WebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryDesign ToolsAccounting & Finance
Founded20151993

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in SAP Concur

  • Expense management
  • Travel booking
  • Invoice processing
  • Spend analytics
  • Policy compliance
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Workday

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot SAP Concur
  • Version controlnot SAP Concur
  • Asset managementnot SAP Concur
  • Team collaborationnot SAP Concur

SAP Concur

  • Enterprise expense managementnot Abstract
  • Corporate travelnot Abstract
  • Invoice processingnot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

SAP Concur

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £0.21 to £9.70 per unit for SAP Concur Travel & Expense Professional Edition, submitted directly by SAP Concur, with the unit and billing period not further defined on the listing

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

SAP Concur

$29/month
  • Professional$8/month
    • Expense reporting
    • Receipt capture
    • Approvals
  • Premium$12/month
    • Travel booking
    • Invoice management
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose SAP Concur if

  • You need expense management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want travel booking.
SAP Concur review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or SAP Concur better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and SAP Concur at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or SAP Concur?
Abstract has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Abstract and $29/month for SAP Concur.
Does Abstract or SAP Concur run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. SAP Concur runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Yes. Abstract has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SAP Concur starts at $29/month.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what SAP Concur is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that SAP Concur cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. SAP Concur covers Expense management, Travel booking, Invoice processing, Spend analytics.
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