Accounting · head to head
Divvy vs PocketGuard
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; PocketGuard no free plan, only 7-day free trial
- They diverge on capability: Divvy covers Corporate cards, PocketGuard covers Real-time spending alerts.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Divvy and PocketGuard actually diverge.
| Attribute | Divvy | PocketGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $6.25/month |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Category | Accounting | Personal Finance |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
Identical on both: 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 Divvy
- Corporate cards
- Budget management
- Expense tracking
- Real-time visibility
- Accounting sync
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
- Oracle
Only in PocketGuard
- Real-time spending alerts
- Budget tracking
- Goal setting
- Spending insights
- Bank accounts
- Credit cards
- IOS support
Both cover
- Web 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 PocketGuard
- Automating expense reports and receipt capturenot PocketGuard
- Syncing card spend into accounting softwarenot PocketGuard
PocketGuard
- Tracking spending and bills against a personal budgetnot Divvy
- Finding and cancelling recurring subscriptionsnot 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
PocketGuard
- No free plan, only 7-day free trial
- Monthly subscription at $12.99/month costs $155.88 annually if not switched to annual billing
- Lifetime plan at $149.99 is relatively expensive for personal finance software
Pricing, plan by plan
Divvy
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited cards
- Expense management
- Budget controls
PocketGuard
$6.25/month- Premium - Monthly$12.99/month
- Budgeting tools
- Expense tracking
- Unlimited bank accounts
- Premium - Annual$6.25/month
- Same as monthly
- $74.99 annual charge saves $81/year
- Lifetime$149.99/one-time
- All features
- No recurring fees
- Lifetime access
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 PocketGuard if
- You need real-time spending alerts.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want budget tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Divvy or PocketGuard better?
- Neither clearly leads. Divvy starts at Free and PocketGuard at $6.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Divvy or PocketGuard?
- Divvy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Divvy and $6.25/month for PocketGuard.
- Does Divvy or PocketGuard run on more platforms?
- Divvy runs on Web, Ios, Android. PocketGuard runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Divvy for free?
- Yes. Divvy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PocketGuard starts at $6.25/month.
- 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 PocketGuard is typically brought in for.
- What can Divvy do that PocketGuard cannot?
- Divvy covers Corporate cards, Budget management, Expense tracking, Real-time visibility. PocketGuard covers Real-time spending alerts, Budget tracking, Goal setting, Spending insights. Both handle Web 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%).
SourcePocketGuard: How much does PocketGuard cost?
PocketGuard Premium costs $12.99/month for monthly billing or $6.25/month when billed annually ($74.99/year). A one-time Lifetime plan is also available for $149.99.
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%.
SourcePocketGuard: Does PocketGuard offer a free trial?
Yes, PocketGuard offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card is required to start the trial.
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.
SourcePocketGuard: What is the annual savings with PocketGuard's yearly plan?
PocketGuard's annual plan costs $74.99/year ($6.25/month), saving $81 per year compared to paying $12.99 monthly ($155.88/year).
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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