1. Happay
Happay (CRED) · Bengaluru · Expense management software · 4.4/5
Expense management, corporate cards and travel for mid-size and enterprise companies.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Airbase
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Expense management software · Alternatives
Best Airbase alternatives in India (2026)
Airbase is an expense management software product from Airbase (Paylocity), San Francisco, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 10 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Airbase are Happay (On request), EnKash (On request), SAP Concur (On request), Darwinbox Expense (On request) and Zaggle Save (On request). Karbon Business is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹700/month.
Why businesses look for a Airbase alternative
The price isn't published
Airbase (Paylocity) quotes Airbase per organisation. 3 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Airbase has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Airbase is built in United States. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Airbase alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Airbase's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Airbase (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | Happay | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  EnKash | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  SAP Concur | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Darwinbox Expense | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Zaggle Save | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Spendesk | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  Dice by Dice Tech | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Payhawk | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  Center | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  ProSpend | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 11 |  Jeeves | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  Pliant | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 13 |  Volopay | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  ITILITE | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Karbon Business | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Kodo | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Keka Expense | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Rydoo | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Expensify | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Ramp | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Airbase alternatives in detail
2. EnKash
EnKash · Mumbai · Expense management software · 4.4/5
Corporate cards and spend management for businesses.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Airbase
- Built in India (Mumbai)
3. SAP Concur
SAP · Bellevue · Expense management software · 4.2/5
Enterprise travel, expense and invoice management.
On request
Quote-based
4. Darwinbox Expense
Darwinbox · Hyderabad · Expense management software · 4.2/5
Expense management module within Darwinbox HCM.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Airbase
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
5. Zaggle Save
Zaggle · Hyderabad · Expense management software · 4.2/5
Tax-saving benefits cards and expense tracking.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Airbase
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
6. Spendesk
Spendesk · Paris · Expense management software · 4.1/5
Spend management with cards and approvals.
On request
Quote-based
7. Dice by Dice Tech
Dice Enterprises · Bengaluru · Expense management software · 4.2/5
Spend management with cards, travel and vendor payments.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Airbase
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. Payhawk
Payhawk · London · Expense management software · 4/5
Corporate cards and spend management for Europe and UK.
On request
Quote-based
9. Center
Center · Bellevue · Expense management software · 4/5
Real-time expense management with corporate cards.
On request
Quote-based
10. ProSpend
ProSpend · North Sydney · Expense management software · 3.9/5
ProSpend is an Australian-built spend management platform covering expenses, AP, cards and budgets. | expense-management
On request
Quote-based
Airbase alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Airbase
Free Airbase alternatives
How to choose a Airbase alternative
- Decide whether you want cards. Card-led products are often free because they earn on interchange, but they require moving spend onto their cards.
- Check GST capture — the ability to record supplier GSTIN and claim ITC on employee expenses is a real saving that many global tools skip.
- Look at accounting sync depth: line-level export with cost centres beats a monthly CSV.
Airbase alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Airbase in 2026?+
The closest matches to Airbase on App Advisor are Happay (On request), EnKash (On request), SAP Concur (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Airbase, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Airbase?+
Yes. 4 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Karbon Business (Free), Kodo (Free), Expensify (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Airbase?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, ITILITE starts lowest at ₹700/mo. Karbon Business also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Airbase?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Happay (On request), EnKash (On request), Darwinbox Expense (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Airbase vs Happay: which is better?+
Happay is the closest match to Airbase in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Airbase alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in expense management software or a category Airbase also covers, and Airbase (Paylocity)'s own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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