Accounting · head to head
Divvy vs Empower
The short version
- Only Divvy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Divvy divvy is now sold as BILL Spend & Expense and getdivvy.com redirects to bill.com; Empower specific advisory fees not published; Form ADV consultation required
- They diverge on capability: Divvy covers Corporate cards, Empower covers Net worth tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Divvy and Empower actually diverge.
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).
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 Divvy
- Corporate cards
- Budget management
- Expense tracking
- Real-time visibility
- Accounting sync
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
- Oracle
Only in Empower
- Net worth tracking
- Investment tracking
- Retirement planner
- Cash flow
- 401k fee analyzer
- Bank connections
- Brokerage accounts
- Bank-level encryption
Both cover
- SOC 2
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Divvy
- Issuing corporate cards with pre-set budgets to employeesnot Empower
- Automating expense reports and receipt capturenot Empower
- Syncing card spend into accounting softwarenot Empower
Empower
- Wealth trackingnot Divvy
- Retirement planningnot Divvy
- Investment analysisnot Divvy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Empower
- Specific advisory fees not published; Form ADV consultation required
- High minimum investment thresholds ($100,000 for Personal Strategy)
- Detailed fee structure available only in Form ADV documents
Pricing, plan by plan
Divvy
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited cards
- Expense management
- Budget controls
Empower
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Empower review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Divvy if
- You need corporate cards.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want budget management.
Choose Empower if
- You need net worth tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want investment tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Divvy or Empower better?
- Neither clearly leads. Divvy starts at Free and Empower at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Divvy or Empower?
- Divvy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Divvy and On request for Empower.
- Does Divvy or Empower run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Divvy for free?
- Yes. Divvy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Empower starts at On request.
- What is Divvy best used for?
- Divvy is most often used for issuing corporate cards with pre-set budgets to employees, automating expense reports and receipt capture, syncing card spend into accounting software. Of those, issuing corporate cards with pre-set budgets to employees and automating expense reports and receipt capture are not what Empower is typically brought in for.
- What can Divvy do that Empower cannot?
- Divvy covers Corporate cards, Budget management, Expense tracking, Real-time visibility. Empower covers Net worth tracking, Investment tracking, Retirement planner, Cash flow. Both handle SOC 2, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Divvy: 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%).
SourceEmpower: Does Empower have a minimum investment requirement?
Empower's advisory services require different minimums based on service level. Personal Strategy advisory requires a minimum of $100,000 in investable assets. Private Client services require $1,000,000 or more.
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%.
SourceEmpower: How are Empower's advisory fees calculated?
Advisory fees are calculated based on the amount of assets being managed under advice. Specific fee rates are not disclosed on the homepage.
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.
SourceEmpower: Is the high-yield cash account free?
Yes. Empower's high-yield cash account has no account fees and no minimum balance required.
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.
SourceEmpower: Are there fees for stock and ETF trading?
Empower offers commission-free trading for stocks and ETFs with low fees.
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