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Ramp vs TravelPerk

Ramp logo

Ramp

Software

The corporate card that helps you spend less

From
Free
Rated
-
TravelPerk logo

TravelPerk

Software

Corporate travel booking and expense management platform with policy controls

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Ramp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ramp procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus; TravelPerk pricing not transparently disclosed; organisations must request quotes and calculators to understand costs

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ramp and TravelPerk actually diverge.

Attributes where Ramp and TravelPerk differ
AttributeRampTravelPerk
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile appsWeb, iOS, Android, API
Founded2019Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Ramp

  • Corporate cards
  • Expense management
  • Bill pay
  • Accounting automation
  • Spend insights
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • Xero

Only in TravelPerk

Nothing recorded that Ramp does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Ramp

  • Corporate expense management and automationnot TravelPerk
  • Accounts payable automation with AI invoice processingnot TravelPerk
  • Multi-currency travel and policy managementnot TravelPerk

TravelPerk

  • Multinational enterprises consolidating travel and expense managementnot Ramp
  • Professional services and consulting firms managing frequent traveller reimbursementnot Ramp
  • Financial services and technology companies with strict spend controlsnot Ramp
  • Event coordination and meeting logistics for hybrid teamsnot Ramp
  • Companies seeking to reduce travel costs through policy enforcement and negotiated ratesnot Ramp

Where each one falls short

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

Ramp

  • Procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
  • Workday and Oracle Fusion integrations limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Multi-entity functionality requires Plus tier or higher
  • Local card issuance in 30+ countries limited to Enterprise tier
  • Advanced ERP integrations require higher tier selection

TravelPerk

  • Pricing not transparently disclosed; organisations must request quotes and calculators to understand costs
  • Travel supplier inventory limited to partnerships (178 countries); less coverage than global GDS systems (Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus)
  • Requires integration setup with ERP and accounting systems; no standalone use for non-integrated workflows
  • Geographic limitations: primarily serves US, Canada, and EU; emerging market coverage is limited
  • Cashback programmes (Perk Card, Lodge Card) require company adoption; employee reimbursement workflows less developed

Pricing, plan by plan

Ramp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ramp review.

TravelPerk

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TravelPerk review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ramp if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps.
  • You also want expense management.

Choose TravelPerk if

  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.

Questions people ask

Is Ramp or TravelPerk better?
Neither clearly leads. Ramp starts at Free and TravelPerk at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ramp or TravelPerk?
Ramp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ramp and On request for TravelPerk.
Does Ramp or TravelPerk run on more platforms?
Ramp runs on Web, Mobile apps. TravelPerk runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Ramp for free?
Yes. Ramp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TravelPerk starts at On request.
What is Ramp best used for?
Ramp is most often used for corporate expense management and automation, accounts payable automation with ai invoice processing, multi-currency travel and policy management. Of those, corporate expense management and automation and accounts payable automation with ai invoice processing are not what TravelPerk is typically brought in for.
What can Ramp do that TravelPerk cannot?
Ramp covers Corporate cards, Expense management, Bill pay, Accounting automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TravelPerk: What is included in Perk's travel booking service?

Perk covers flights, hotels, trains, and car rentals across 178 countries with special corporate rates. The platform includes 24/7 travel support for disruptions and automatic rebooking for flight delays.

Source
TravelPerk: How does Perk's expense management integrate with accounting systems?

Perk captures receipts, categorises expenses, and syncs to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite) for streamlined invoice reconciliation and reporting.

Source
TravelPerk: Does Perk offer corporate cards?

Yes. Perk provides two corporate card programmes: Perk Card and Lodge Card with uncapped cashback on qualifying travel and dining purchases, reducing net spend.

Source

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