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Fortnox vs Navan

Fortnox logo

Fortnox

Accounting

Swedish cloud accounting and business platform for bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll

From
Free
Rated
-
Navan logo

Navan

Accounting

AI-powered corporate travel and expense management with integrated corporate card

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fortnox corporate packages alone span at least 7 named tiers (Mini through Stor+) priced from 209 kr/man to 919 kr/man, and add-on programs are billed separately per module (SEK); Navan enterprise pricing requires quote request; no transparency on true per-user or per-transaction costs
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fortnox and Navan actually diverge.

Attributes where Fortnox and Navan differ
AttributeFortnoxNavan
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, API

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What people use each for

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

Fortnox

  • Registering Swedish corporations with guided formation assistancenot Navan
  • Selling unpaid invoices to improve cash flownot Navan
  • Managing multiple client businesses from bureau dashboardnot Navan
  • Integrating payroll with Swedish banking automationnot Navan

Navan

  • Mid-market and enterprise companies automating travel and expense workflowsnot Fortnox
  • Organisations seeking to reduce travel costs through policy enforcement and AI-driven discountsnot Fortnox
  • Teams utilising corporate card programmes for spend tracking without receipt capture overheadnot Fortnox
  • Global enterprises requiring multi-currency support and ERP integrationnot Fortnox
  • Companies where employee autonomy is prioritised; AI assistant enables self-service booking and policy compliancenot Fortnox

Where each one falls short

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

Fortnox

  • Corporate packages alone span at least 7 named tiers (Mini through Stor+) priced from 209 kr/man to 919 kr/man, and add-on programs are billed separately per module (SEK)
  • The Fortnox Access verification tier is priced by transaction volume, rising from 9 kr/man at zero verifications to 199 kr/man at 1000+ verifications (SEK), so cost is not fixed and scales with usage

Navan

  • Enterprise pricing requires quote request; no transparency on true per-user or per-transaction costs
  • Expense management charges apply beyond 5 users, increasing per-user costs for larger teams
  • Corporate card programmes (Navan Card, Connect) complicate adoption by requiring banking integration
  • AI assistant (Navan Edge) lacks transparency on data handling; unclear whether conversation data is retained for model training
  • Limited EMEA coverage; emerging market travel inventory less comprehensive than global GDS systems

Pricing, plan by plan

Fortnox

Free
  • New Company TrialFree
    • 6-month free trial for newly started businesses

Navan

Free
  • Navan BusinessFree
    • Unlimited flight, hotel, train, rental car bookings
    • Global inventory across 178+ countries
    • 24/7 travel support
  • Navan Business (Expense add-on)$15/month
    • Additional expense management users (beyond 5 free)
    • Receipt scanning and categorisation
    • ERP integration (30+ connectors)
  • Navan EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Dedicated account management
    • Negotiated corporate rates

Which should you pick?

Choose Fortnox if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Navan if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.

Questions people ask

Is Fortnox or Navan better?
Neither clearly leads. Fortnox starts at Free and Navan at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fortnox or Navan?
Fortnox starts at Free and Navan at Free.
Does Fortnox or Navan run on more platforms?
Fortnox runs on Web. Navan runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Fortnox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Fortnox best used for?
Fortnox is most often used for registering swedish corporations with guided formation assistance, selling unpaid invoices to improve cash flow, managing multiple client businesses from bureau dashboard, integrating payroll with swedish banking automation. Of those, registering swedish corporations with guided formation assistance and selling unpaid invoices to improve cash flow are not what Navan is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fortnox: Does Fortnox offer a free trial?

Yes, newly started businesses receive their first six months in Fortnox at no cost, followed by subscription-based pricing.

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Navan: Is Navan's travel booking free?

Yes. Navan Business travel bookings are free, supported by supplier commissions. Expense management is free for the first 5 users monthly; additional users cost £15/month each.

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Fortnox: What pricing tiers does Fortnox offer?

Fortnox offers tiered subscription packages that vary by module (accounting, invoicing, payroll) but specific pricing details are not listed on the main website.

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Navan: What is Navan Edge?

Navan Edge is an AI travel assistant integrated into chat that handles flight, hotel, and restaurant enquiries, provides recommendations, processes cancellations and rebookings, and escalates to human support 24/7.

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Fortnox: How can I find Fortnox pricing information?

Detailed pricing is available on the packages page (/paket), through a purchasing guide tool at buy-guide.fortnox.se, or by contacting sales representatives directly.

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Navan: Does Navan integrate with our ERP system?

Yes. Navan provides 30+ pre-built ERP connectors (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) and REST APIs for real-time spend sync and invoice reconciliation.

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