Finance & Accounting

Brex vs Mercury

An honest comparison to help you pick the right finance & accounting tool for your startup.

Our Verdict

Mercury is our pick, but Brex has its strengths

Mercury is our recommendation for most founders. Brex is a solid alternative.

Brex

Brex

Free

Corporate card and spend management for startups. High limits, no personal guarantee, expense management built in. VC-backed starter pack.

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Mercury

Mercury

Free

Banking built for startups. Beautiful dashboard, team cards, API access. Chase is for your parents, Mercury is for founders.

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Comparison

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CategoryFinance & AccountingFinance & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brex better than Mercury?

Mercury is our recommended pick in this category.

Is Brex free?

Yes, Brex is completely free to use.

What are alternatives to Brex and Mercury?

Other popular alternatives in this category include QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, Expensify. Each has different strengths depending on your stage and needs.

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