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Airbase vs Conta Simples

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Spend management for mid-market.

Corporate cards and expenses for Brazil.

The verdict

Both Airbase and Conta Simples are credible spend management tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Airbase if you want a higher overall rating (4.6/5). Spend management for mid-market.

Choose Conta Simples if you'd rather have a lower starting price (free) and a free plan to start on. Corporate cards and expenses for Brazil.

Airbase vs Conta Simples: side by side

DimensionAirbaseConta Simples
Starting priceCustomFreeWinner
Free planNoYesWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forMid Market, Finance TeamsStartups, Smb
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Rating4.6/5Winner4.3/5

Airbase key facts

Vendor
Paylocity
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Mid Market, Finance Teams
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

Conta Simples key facts

Vendor
Conta Simples
Pricing
Subscription — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Startups, Smb
Editor rating
4.3 / 5
Founded
2018
Headquarters
São Paulo, Brazil

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbase better than Conta Simples?

Neither is universally better — Airbase edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Airbase or Conta Simples cheaper?

Conta Simples is the more affordable of the two to get started, at free. Airbase starts at custom; Conta Simples starts at free.

Can Airbase replace Conta Simples?

Yes for most teams — both are spend management tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.