Navan

Navan, formerly TripActions, has become one of the most recognized names in corporate travel and expense management by delivering a consumer-grade booking experience within enterprise-grade policy controls. The platform combines what used to require three or four separate tools, a travel booking system, expense management software, corporate card program, and policy enforcement engine, into a single cohesive product. The travel booking experience is Navan's standout feature. Employees get a modern, intuitive interface for searching and booking flights, hotels, and car rentals that feels more like using a consumer travel site than a corporate tool. Behind the scenes, travel policies are enforced automatically, preventing out-of-policy bookings before they happen rather than flagging them after the fact. This proactive approach significantly reduces travel spend compared to systems that rely on post-booking audits. The expense management capabilities complement the travel side well. Real-time receipt capture, automatic categorization, and streamlined approval workflows eliminate the monthly expense report ordeal that employees universally despise. Integration with accounting platforms like QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, and Sage ensures smooth financial reconciliation. The duty-of-care and traveler tracking features are increasingly important for companies with global travel, providing real-time visibility into where employees are during disruptions or safety incidents. Carbon footprint tracking supports sustainability initiatives. The main consideration is that Navan is designed for companies with meaningful travel budgets and typically works best for organizations with 50 or more employees making regular business trips. Pricing is custom based on company size and travel volume, using either per-booking fees or subscription models. The platform is designed to grow with your company, so even businesses just starting to scale their travel program benefit from establishing policy controls and cost visibility early. For mid-sized and growing companies looking to professionalize their travel program and eliminate the chaos of unmanaged employee travel, Navan is one of the strongest platforms available. The combination of employee-friendly booking with finance-team-friendly controls strikes the right balance between flexibility and oversight.