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Airbase vs Fyle

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

Spend management for mid-market.

Expense management on existing cards.

The verdict

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

Airbase — Spend management for mid-market.

Choose Fyle if you'd rather have a lower starting price (from $11.99/active/mo). Expense management on existing cards.

Airbase vs Fyle: side by side

DimensionAirbaseFyle
Starting priceCustomFrom $11.99/active/moWinner
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forMid Market, Finance TeamsSmb, Finance Teams
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Rating4.6/54.5/5

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

Fyle key facts

Vendor
Fyle
Pricing
Subscription — From $11.99/active/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Smb, Finance Teams
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbase better than Fyle?

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 Fyle cheaper?

Fyle is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $11.99/active/mo. Airbase starts at custom; Fyle starts at from $11.99/active/mo.

Can Airbase replace Fyle?

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.