COMPARISON
Pulse vs Brex
Brex started as a corporate card for startups and evolved into a spend-management platform. Pulse looks at your whole business bank, not just the card. They complement each other rather than compete.
WHERE PULSE WINS
- Looks at every dollar through your business bank — not just card spend
- 13-week forecast based on inflows + outflows, not just expenses
- Subscription waste detection on ACH + check + recurring transfers (Brex sees card only)
- Free first year, $19.99/mo after
WHERE PULSE DOESN'T COMPETE
- Not a corporate card — Brex still gives you the card + rewards
- No expense receipt capture (Brex auto-matches receipts to card swipes)
Feature comparison
| FEATURE | PULSE | BREX |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate card with rewards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Receipt capture | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bank-account waste detection | ✓ | ✗ card only |
| 13-week cash forecast | ✓ | ✗ |
| Industry benchmarks | ✓ | ✗ |
Pricing
| TIER | PULSE | BREX |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free year 1 | Free |
| After | $19.99/mo | Free / Premium tiers |
RECOMMENDED USE
Use both: Brex for card spend management, Pulse for whole-bank cash intelligence.