Personal Finance · head to head
Credit Karma vs Divvy
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Credit Karma state tax filing costs 15 USD even though federal filing is 0 USD; Divvy divvy is now sold as BILL Spend & Expense and getdivvy.com redirects to bill.com
- They diverge on capability: Credit Karma covers Free credit score, Divvy covers Corporate cards.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Credit Karma and Divvy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Credit Karma | Divvy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Category | Personal Finance | Accounting |
| Founded | 2007 | 2016 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Credit Karma
- Free credit score
- Credit report monitoring
- Credit card recommendations
- Tax filing
- Credit bureaus
- Financial institutions
- IOS support
Only in Divvy
- Corporate cards
- Budget management
- Expense tracking
- Real-time visibility
- Accounting sync
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
- Oracle
Both cover
- Web support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Credit Karma
- Monitoring a credit score and the factors affecting it for freenot Divvy
- Comparing credit card and loan offers with Approval Oddsnot Divvy
- Filing federal tax returns at no chargenot Divvy
Divvy
- Issuing corporate cards with pre-set budgets to employeesnot Credit Karma
- Automating expense reports and receipt capturenot Credit Karma
- Syncing card spend into accounting softwarenot Credit Karma
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Credit Karma
- State tax filing costs 15 USD even though federal filing is 0 USD
- Credit Spark builds score history against TransUnion, and the site states that not all lenders use TransUnion credit reports or scores
- Card and loan listings are advertising placements, disclosed on the site as compensation from third party advertisers
- Send and score update frequency limits are not published on the site
Divvy
- Divvy is now sold as BILL Spend & Expense and getdivvy.com redirects to bill.com
- No standalone pricing is published for the spend and expense product; the site routes to a trial signup and sales contact
- Signup is gated behind selecting a business type and accounting software rather than being open self-serve
Pricing, plan by plan
Credit Karma
Free- FreeFree
- Credit score monitoring
- Credit reports
- Personalized recommendations
Divvy
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited cards
- Expense management
- Budget controls
Which should you pick?
Choose Credit Karma if
- You need free credit score.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want credit report monitoring.
Choose Divvy if
- You need corporate cards.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want budget management.
Questions people ask
- Is Credit Karma or Divvy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Credit Karma starts at Free and Divvy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Credit Karma or Divvy?
- Credit Karma starts at Free and Divvy at Free.
- Does Credit Karma or Divvy run on more platforms?
- Credit Karma runs on Web, IOS, Android. Divvy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Credit Karma for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Credit Karma best used for?
- Credit Karma is most often used for monitoring a credit score and the factors affecting it for free, comparing credit card and loan offers with approval odds, filing federal tax returns at no charge. Of those, monitoring a credit score and the factors affecting it for free and comparing credit card and loan offers with approval odds are not what Divvy is typically brought in for.
- What can Credit Karma do that Divvy cannot?
- Credit Karma covers Free credit score, Credit report monitoring, Credit card recommendations, Tax filing. Divvy covers Corporate cards, Budget management, Expense tracking, Real-time visibility. Both handle Web support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Credit Karma: How much does Credit Karma cost?
Credit Karma's core services are completely free: credit score monitoring, credit reports, card and loan comparisons, and federal tax filing. The only costs are optional: $15 per state tax return and $2.50 per out-of-network ATM withdrawal.
SourceDivvy: What is the cheapest way to get started with spend and expense management?
BILL's Spend & Expense plan has a free tier with no per-user subscription fee, including corporate cards, budget management, and AI receipt capture. You only pay transaction fees for ACH ($0.59), checks ($1.99), or instant payments (1%).
SourceCredit Karma: Is Credit Karma's credit monitoring free?
Yes, Credit Karma offers free credit score monitoring, credit reports, personalized insights, and credit building tools. Users can access their credit data without any subscription cost.
SourceDivvy: What transaction costs apply when paying vendors?
ACH payments cost $0.59 per transaction, checks cost $1.99, virtual cards are free, and same-day ACH costs $11.99. International wire transfers cost $19.99. Card payments are 2.9%.
SourceCredit Karma: What is the cost to file taxes with Credit Karma?
Federal tax filing is free with Credit Karma Tax. State tax filing costs $15 per return. These costs are optional and only apply if you choose to file through the platform.
SourceDivvy: Does the free spend and expense tier include business credit lines?
The free Spend & Expense plan includes access to business credit lines ranging from $1,000 to $5 million, but credit lines are not guaranteed and eligibility is determined upon application approval.
SourceDivvy: What is the pricing for accounts payable if I need more than the free tier?
AP plans range from $49/user/month (Essentials) to $89/user/month (Corporate, most popular), with Enterprise at custom pricing. Higher tiers add accounting software integrations, procurement features, and approval controls.
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