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Airbase vs Google Pay

Airbase logo

Airbase

Accounting

The first all-in-one spend management platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Pay logo

Google Pay

Personal Finance

Fast, simple and secure payments

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Pay has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Airbase airbase was acquired by Paylocity; its pricing page now redirects to paylocity.com/pricing and the product is marketed as 'Airbase, a Paylocity Company' within Paylocity's HCM platform rather than as a standalone product.; Google Pay limited to Android devices and Chrome browser; lacks native support for iOS devices
  • They diverge on capability: Airbase covers Corporate cards, Google Pay covers Digital wallet.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Airbase and Google Pay actually diverge.

Attributes where Airbase and Google Pay differ
AttributeAirbaseGoogle Pay
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidAndroid, Chrome browser
CategoryAccountingPersonal Finance
Founded20172015

Identical on both: 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 Airbase

  • Corporate cards
  • Bill payments
  • Expense management
  • Procurement
  • Approvals
  • NetSuite
  • Sage Intacct
  • QuickBooks

Only in Google Pay

  • Digital wallet
  • Contactless payments
  • Online shopping
  • P2P money transfers
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Bank accounts
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Airbase

  • Spend managementnot Google Pay
  • Expense reportingnot Google Pay
  • Vendor paymentsnot Google Pay

Google Pay

  • Android users making contactless payments at supported retailersnot Airbase
  • Chrome browser users utilising payment autofill at checkoutnot Airbase

Where each one falls short

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

Airbase

  • Airbase was acquired by Paylocity; its pricing page now redirects to paylocity.com/pricing and the product is marketed as 'Airbase, a Paylocity Company' within Paylocity's HCM platform rather than as a standalone product.

Google Pay

  • Limited to Android devices and Chrome browser; lacks native support for iOS devices
  • International money transfer through third-party provider (Wise Inc.) with limited details on coverage

Pricing, plan by plan

Airbase

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Corporate cards
    • Expense reports
    • Bill pay
  • Premium$10/month
    • Advanced approvals
    • NetSuite sync
    • Procurement
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom workflows
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Google Pay

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Pay review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Airbase if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want bill payments.
Airbase review

Choose Google Pay if

  • You need digital wallet.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android, Chrome browser.
  • You also want contactless payments.
Google Pay review

Questions people ask

Is Airbase or Google Pay better?
Neither clearly leads. Airbase starts at $29/month and Google Pay at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Airbase or Google Pay?
Google Pay has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Airbase and Free for Google Pay.
Does Airbase or Google Pay run on more platforms?
Airbase runs on Web, Ios, Android. Google Pay runs on Android, Chrome browser.
Can I use Google Pay for free?
Yes. Google Pay has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Airbase starts at $29/month.
What is Airbase best used for?
Airbase is most often used for spend management, expense reporting, vendor payments. Of those, spend management and expense reporting are not what Google Pay is typically brought in for.
What can Airbase do that Google Pay cannot?
Airbase covers Corporate cards, Bill payments, Expense management, Procurement. Google Pay covers Digital wallet, Contactless payments, Online shopping, P2P money transfers. Both handle Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Airbase: What is Airbase and why is no pricing published on its website?

Airbase is a Paylocity Company offering unified expense management across finance, HR, and IT functions. Pricing is not published on the Airbase website and customers must contact Paylocity directly for a quote.

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Airbase: Does Airbase integrate with Paylocity?

Yes, Airbase is owned by Paylocity and integrates with Paylocity's human resources and payroll systems for unified financial management.

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Airbase: How do I get pricing information and schedule a demo for Airbase?

Airbase directs customers to contact Paylocity or explore interactive product tours, but specific pricing rates must be obtained directly from the sales team. The company does not publish rate information publicly.

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