Navan review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing

Travel-first platform (formerly TripActions) with a bundled expense module, free for companies up to 300 employees on the Business tier.

Researched by Max Benz · Facts checked October 24, 2026 · How we research

Rebranded: Formerly TripActions, rebranded to Navan in 2023 (general knowledge, not re-verified)

Verdict at a glance

Navan, formerly TripActions, is a travel-first platform with a bundled expense module. The Business tier is free for companies up to 300 employees, which suits travel-heavy teams that want booking and expenses together.

What is Navan?

Travel-first platform (formerly TripActions) with a bundled expense module, free for companies up to 300 employees on the Business tier. It is built for companies up to 300 employees with heavy travel and teams that want travel and expense in one tool.

Category: Expense Management Software

Navan key features

Navan features, checked October 24, 2026
Feature	What we found
Receipt capture and OCR	Receipt scanning included.
Approval workflows and policy controls	Unlimited policy and approval workflows (travel); expense approvals.
Corporate cards	Connect existing corporate or business cards; issuance not described.
Accounting integrations	Integrates with most ERPs; 30+ HRIS.
Reimbursements and payments	Expense reimbursements.
Travel and mileage tracking	Full travel booking with 24/7 agents and rewards.

Navan pricing

Navan has two plans. Navan Business is free for companies up to 300 employees, with no trip limit and 24/7 travel support agents. On Business, the first 5 monthly expensing users are free, then the FAQ lists $15 per expensing user per month. An expensing user is anyone who submits a transaction, so occasional expensers still count. Navan Enterprise is quote-based, with unlimited travelers and expensing users plus a dedicated account executive and customer success manager. No annual discount, renewal terms or add-ons are published.

Navan plans as published on October 24, 2026
Plan	Price	Unit	Notes
Navan Business	Free	first 5 monthly expensing users; then $15 per expensing user per month per FAQ	companies up to 300 employees, no trip limit
Navan Enterprise	Quote		unlimited travelers and expensing users, dedicated AE and CSM

Expensing user = anyone who submits a transaction.

Who Navan is best for

Best for

Companies up to 300 employees with heavy travel.
Teams that want travel and expense in one tool.

Not ideal for

Teams wanting expense only with no travel.
Buyers needing published Enterprise pricing.

Navan alternatives

RipplingCompanies already running payroll and HR on Rippling that want app access tied to employee records.
RampCompanies that want cards, expenses and AP in one tool and are fine adopting its card.
BrexStartups and mid-size companies that want cards plus expenses on one platform.
Bill Spend & ExpenseSMBs wanting no software fees and a charge card.
EmburseMid-size to large finance teams wanting audited vendor security.
ExpensifyExpensify is a receipt-scanning expense reporting app for small teams, sold per member.

What Navan really costs

Per seat per month: $15 per expensing user (after first 5), per FAQ.
Billing: Quote.
20 users per year: 20 expensing users: 15 x $15 x 12 = $2,700/yr if the first 5 are free.

Questions to ask about price

Is there a minimum number of seats or a minimum annual spend?
What is the discount for annual billing, and can we start monthly?
Which features we need sit in add-ons or a higher plan, and what do they cost?
How much can the price rise at renewal, and is the increase capped in the contract?
Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?

Is Navan worth the price?

Navan is strong value for companies up to 300 employees with heavy travel that want booking and expense in one tool, since the travel side costs nothing. At 20 expensing users, the math is 15 paid users at $15 for $2,700 a year, assuming the first 5 are free. It is awkward for teams that want expense only with no travel, because the product began as travel software. Buyers needing published Enterprise pricing also have to ask for a quote.

Worth it if

Companies up to 300 employees with heavy travel.
Teams that want travel and expense in one tool.

Look elsewhere if

Teams wanting expense only with no travel.
Buyers needing published Enterprise pricing.

Cheaper per seat than Navan

Bill Spend & Expense$0.
RipplingFrom $8 per employee per month plus monthly base fee (per-product prices not published)
Brex$12 (Premium)

Pricing details most reviews leave out

Expense is free only for the first 5 monthly expensing users; FAQ lists $15 per user per month after that.
Free Business tier capped at companies with 300 or fewer employees.
Pricing page does not mention SSO or contract terms.
Originally a travel product; expense is an add-on module.

Our verdict on Navan

Navan is the current name of TripActions, rebranded in 2023. It is a travel-first platform with a bundled expense module, and the cost story is unusually friendly for small and mid-sized firms. The Business tier is free for companies up to 300 employees with no trip limit, and expense is free for the first 5 monthly expensing users. After that, the FAQ lists $15 per expensing user per month.

That makes Navan cheap if travel is your main need and only a few people submit expenses. It gets pricier when many staff expense. An expensing user is anyone who submits a transaction. Enterprise pricing is quote-only. G2 rates Navan 4.7 out of 5 across 9,517 reviews, which is a large and reassuring sample.

Navan FAQ

What is Navan used for?

Is Navan free?

Navan Business is free for companies up to 300 employees, and expense is free for the first 5 monthly expensing users. Beyond that, the FAQ lists $15 per expensing user per month.

How much does Navan cost for 20 expensing users?

If the first 5 are free, 15 paid users at $15 a month comes to $2,700 a year. Confirm the exact terms with Navan, since Enterprise is quote-based.

What counts as an expensing user on Navan?

An expensing user is anyone who submits a transaction. Even occasional expensers count toward the monthly total, so check how your team will actually use it.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from Navan's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.

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