Comparing Engine vs Navan?
Engine is free, flexible, and built for real work.
No contracts. No platform fees. Average 26% hotel savings.
Perfect for SMB, mid-market, and crew-based travel.
Built for businesses that need savings, not complexity
Navan Comprehensive T&E Suite
All-in-one travel, expense, and corporate card platform. Best for enterprises needing full T&E integration.
- Free up to 300 employees, then per-user pricing
- Integrated expense management + corporate cards
- AI-powered support
- Dynamic travel policies
- Advanced approval workflows
- Real-time traveler safety tracking
- Enterprise ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Rewards program for cost-conscious booking
- Global inventory (flights, trains, cars, black cars)
- Premium Reed & Mackay support available (Navan Pro)
Engine Free Forever
Purpose-built for SMB, mid-market, and crew travel. Zero platform fees, zero contracts, immediate savings.
- $0 platform fees (no per-user charges, ever)
- 26% average hotel savings (up to 60% in many cases)
- No contracts or commitments required
- 750,000+ hotels with negotiated rates
- Dedicated Groups team for 9+ room bookings
- Project code tracking built-in for job sites
- Virtual credit cards for crew incidentals
- Flex cancellation (cancel until noon day of arrival)
- Direct Bill consolidated monthly invoicing
- 24/7 support included free
The travel platform people actually enjoy using
Great experience using the platform. Much simpler than those other ones.
I am a refugee from one of Engine's competitors and couldn't be happier. The app is easy to use and navigate.
I check Engine before using any other service. They have a more personalized feel. The time I had to cancel a reservation was no problem at all.
Purpose-built for the way you actually work
Whether you're managing crew travel, project-based bookings, or group events, Engine is designed for real-world business travel needs.
| Feature/Capability | Engine | Navan |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | Free forever |  Platform and booking costs above 300 employees |
| No contracts required | | |
| Average hotel savings | 26% (up to 60%) | Varies |
| Dedicated Groups team (9+ rooms) | | |
| Project code tracking for job sites | Built-in | Via expense management |
| Virtual credit cards for crews | For incidentals | Full corporate card |
| Flex cancellation included | Until noon arrival | Self-serve changes |
| Consolidated monthly billing | Direct Bill | Yes |
| Free 24/7 member support | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Policy enforcement at booking | Yes | Yes |
| Approval workflows |
When Navan might be a better fit
We believe in helping you make the right choice.
Navan excels if you need integrated expense management and corporate cards in one platform, AI-powered travel recommendations, or comprehensive policy enforcement for large enterprises (1,000+ employees).
Engine is the better choice if you want to avoid per-user fees, focus on travel booking excellence, have crew-based or project travel needs, or prefer simplicity over enterprise complexity.
Why businesses choose Engine over enterprise platforms
Always free. Always.
Engine charges zero platform fees, zero per-user costs, and requires zero contracts. We're funded by supplier commissions—the same way consumer travel sites work. Save 26% on hotels without paying for features you don't need.
Purpose-built for real work
Our dedicated Groups team handles 9+ room bookings with white-glove service. Project code tracking, virtual credit cards for incidentals, and flexible cancellation make crew travel effortless—whether you're in construction, energy, transportation, or logistics.
Start booking in minutes
No implementation projects, no training required, no complexity. If your team can use Expedia, they can use Engine. Consumer-grade interface with consolidated billing that scales from 10 to 10,000 employees.
Trusted by over 1M travelers
All business travel, one Engine
Frequently asked questions
Engine was built to solve hotel booking challenges first - in fact, we were originally named Hotel Engine. While Navan includes hotel options, Engine’s network of 750,000+ hotel partners (and growing) lets us offer savings of up to 60% on bookings.
Yes, you can migrate from Navan to Engine anytime. Since Engine doesn’t require contracts or long-term commitments, you can try our platform alongside your existing solution to see the difference. We’re confident the Engine experience will keep you coming back.
You can still earn and use your hotel loyalty points when booking through Engine, depending on each hotel’s policies. Because Engine connects customers and hotel partners at scale, we’re able to deliver exclusive savings while still supporting your existing loyalty relationships wherever possible.
You can make your first booking with Engine in about 6 minutes.
Engine was designed to meet the needs of project-based organizations of any size - from teams of five to enterprises with thousands of employees. With no contract costs, easy onboarding, and full billing and expense transparency, Engine delivers value for both SMBs and large companies alike.
Yes, Engine integrates with a variety of accounting systems and continually expands integration options based on customer feedback. Contact us to discuss how we can best support your specific setup.
