Accounting · head to head
Medius Expense vs Stampli
Medius Expense
Accounting
Expense management, formerly Expensya, now the expense module of the Medius spend platform
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- On request
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Medius Expense the Expensya name is being retired, so contracts, logins and support articles change identity mid-relationship and internal documentation has to be rewritten.; Stampli no transparent pricing published; quote-based model required
- They diverge on capability: Medius Expense covers Receipt OCR, Stampli covers AI invoice processing.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Medius Expense and Stampli actually diverge.
| Attribute | Medius Expense | Stampli |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $29/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Founded | Unknown | 2014 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Medius Expense
- Receipt OCR
- Mileage and per diem
- VAT recovery
- Card reconciliation
- AP suite integration
Only in Stampli
- AI invoice processing
- Vendor management
- Payment processing
- Audit trails
- NetSuite
- Sage Intacct
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Dynamics
Both cover
- Approval workflows
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Medius Expense
- A French or Spanish employer needing VAT-compliant receipt capture in local formats and languagesnot Stampli
- A company already running Medius for supplier invoices that wants employee spend on the same platformnot Stampli
- A finance team with heavy mileage claims needing statutory rates applied without spreadsheetsnot Stampli
- A group consolidating several country expense tools into one European platformnot Stampli
Stampli
- Accounts payable automationnot Medius Expense
- Invoice processing and capturenot Medius Expense
- Vendor managementnot Medius Expense
- Expense management and procurementnot Medius Expense
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Medius Expense
- The Expensya name is being retired, so contracts, logins and support articles change identity mid-relationship and internal documentation has to be rewritten.
- It is now a module inside an accounts payable suite, so expense-specific roadmap items compete with supplier invoice work for engineering time.
- Pricing is not published and is discounted against bundling with Medius AP, which makes standalone expense quotes less competitive than they look.
- Strength is concentrated in Europe and the Maghreb; North American and Asian tax and mileage handling are thinner than the European coverage.
- It does not issue cards, so real-time spend controls are absent and it relies on card feed reconciliation after the fact.
Stampli
- No transparent pricing published; quote-based model required
- Specific pricing for individual modules or add-ons not available on pricing page
- Cost varies based on invoice volume, complexity, and customization needs
Pricing, plan by plan
Medius Expense
On request- Medius Expense$undefined/year
- Per-user subscription, quoted not published
- Tiering by feature set and entity count
- Implementation and OCR configuration fees
Stampli
$29/month- Essential$undefined/month
- Invoice processing
- Basic approvals
- Email notifications
- Professional$undefined/month
- AI-powered coding
- Advanced workflows
- ERP integrations
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Custom workflows
- API access
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Medius Expense if
- You need receipt ocr.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want mileage and per diem.
Choose Stampli if
- You need ai invoice processing.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want vendor management.
Questions people ask
- Is Medius Expense or Stampli better?
- Neither clearly leads. Medius Expense starts at On request and Stampli at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Medius Expense or Stampli?
- Medius Expense starts at On request and Stampli at $29/month.
- Does Medius Expense or Stampli run on more platforms?
- Medius Expense runs on Web, iOS, Android. Stampli runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is Medius Expense best used for?
- Medius Expense is most often used for a french or spanish employer needing vat-compliant receipt capture in local formats and languages, a company already running medius for supplier invoices that wants employee spend on the same platform, a finance team with heavy mileage claims needing statutory rates applied without spreadsheets, a group consolidating several country expense tools into one european platform. Of those, a french or spanish employer needing vat-compliant receipt capture in local formats and languages and a company already running medius for supplier invoices that wants employee spend on the same platform are not what Stampli is typically brought in for.
- What can Medius Expense do that Stampli cannot?
- Medius Expense covers Receipt OCR, Mileage and per diem, VAT recovery, Card reconciliation. Stampli covers AI invoice processing, Vendor management, Payment processing, Audit trails. Both handle Approval workflows.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Medius Expense: Is Expensya still available?
Under that name, no. The product continues as Medius Expense, with the branding cutover on 30 September 2026 and no change to features or data.
Stampli: What does Stampli cost?
Stampli does not publish fixed pricing. The company uses a custom quote-based model. Visitors are directed to 'Request a Quote' and meet with an AP expert to discuss pricing based on their specific invoice volume and requirements.
SourceMedius Expense: Do I have to buy Medius AP as well?
No, but the commercial terms improve materially if you do, which is worth testing during negotiation.
Stampli: What is included in Stampli's standard offering?
Stampli's core accounts payable solution includes unlimited invoice capture, entities/locations, vendors, and PO matching; automated processing via Stampli Cognitive AI; 12 pre-built reports; interactive dashboards; a dedicated Customer Success Manager; and support with under 90-second response time.
SourceMedius Expense: Does it issue corporate cards?
No. It reconciles existing card feeds rather than issuing its own cards.
Stampli: How long does it take to implement Stampli?
Stampli uses a 'fulfillment-first' implementation approach and deploys in weeks versus competitors requiring months or longer.
SourceStampli: What add-on modules are available with Stampli?
Optional modules include Procurement, Direct Pay functionality, credit card programs, advanced vendor management, and expense management. Pricing for add-ons requires requesting a custom quote.
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