Software Comparison

Revolut Business Expenses vs Sage AutoEntry - Irish expense-management Software Compared

Choosing between Revolut Business Expenses and Sage AutoEntry is one of the most common decisions Irish businesses face when evaluating expense-management software. This comparison breaks down everything an Irish SME needs to know, from Revenue integration and GDPR data residency to pricing and ease of use.

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Quick Verdict

Revolut Business Expenses vs Sage AutoEntry - Feature Comparison

Feature	Revolut Business Expenses	Sage AutoEntry
Free Trial	Yes, free trial available on Revolut Business	Yes, 25 free credits on sign-up
Irish IBAN and Card Issuance	Irish (IE) IBAN issued via Revolut Bank UAB Irish branch; up to 3 physical and up to 200 virtual cards per team member with per-card spend limits	Not a card or payment product; no IBAN issuance
Accounting Integration	Native sync of receipts, categories, tax rates and descriptions to Xero, QuickBooks Online and Sage	Native integration with Sage Accounting, Sage 50cloud, Xero, QuickBooks Online, FreeAgent, KashFlow, SortMyBooks and ClearBooks; Sage 200 and Sage Intacct integration not confirmed
Receipt and OCR Capture	OCR auto-fills tax rate, transaction amount, date and vendor name from receipt image; tied to card spend on the same ledger	Full OCR extraction of receipts, supplier invoices, expense claims, supplier statements and bank statement pages; line-item invoice extraction included
Supplier Statement Reconciliation	Not available; this is a card-and-receipt tool rather than a full accounts-payable or procurement suite	Yes; AutoEntry matches supplier monthly statements against already-posted invoices in the connected ledger, a material time-saver for construction and trades firms on RCT
Irish Compliance and Data Residency	GDPR data residency in the EU; receipt images satisfy Revenue eBrief 09/15 six-year retention requirement; regulated via Revolut Bank UAB Irish branch (Central Bank of Ireland reference C494274)	GDPR data residency in the EU; receipt images satisfy Revenue eBrief 09/15 six-year retention requirement; Sage-owned product with continued Irish market adoption
Revenue and PAYE Modernisation Integration	No native Revenue or PAYE Modernisation integration; VAT rates flow through if correctly configured in the connected accounting system	No native Revenue or PAYE Modernisation integration; VAT codes inherited from the connected accounting platform configuration

Irish Compliance and Pricing Matrix

A side-by-side data comparison of pricing and Irish regulatory compliance for Revolut Business Expenses and Sage AutoEntry. Values are derived from each vendor's published data and verified weekly.

Requirement	Revolut Business Expenses	Sage AutoEntry
Pricing
Starting price	Free tier available	From €17/month
Pricing model	Monthly flat rate	Usage-based
EUR pricing guaranteed	✓	✓
Free trial	✓	✓
Irish Compliance
Revenue (ROS) integration	✗	✗
PAYE Modernisation	✗	✗
Irish bank feeds	✓	✗
Bank compatibility	SEPA Credit Transfer, SEPA Instant	None listed
SEPA direct debit	✓	✗
Irish IBAN support	✓	✗
VAT handling	✓	✓
EU data residency (GDPR)	EU only	EU only
Irish support	✓	✓
Revenue-approved	✗	✗
CBI regulated	✗	✗

Irish Compliance Comparison

For Irish businesses, compliance with Revenue, GDPR, and local banking standards is non-negotiable. Here is how Revolut Business Expenses and Sage AutoEntry compare on the requirements that matter most to Irish SMEs.

Revenue Integration

Neither Revolut Business Expenses nor Sage AutoEntry offers native Revenue Online Service integration. Irish businesses in expense-management may not need this feature directly, but should ensure their accounting software handles Revenue compliance separately.

Irish Bank Feeds

Revolut Business Expenses supports SEPA Credit Transfer, SEPA Instant. Sage AutoEntry supports no Irish banks directly. Revolut Business Expenses has broader Irish bank compatibility, which matters if you bank with SEPA Credit Transfer or SEPA Instant - you will get automatic bank feeds or SEPA payment file support that Sage AutoEntry cannot offer.

GDPR Data Residency

Both Revolut Business Expenses and Sage AutoEntry store data in EU data centres, providing strong GDPR compliance out of the box. Irish businesses can use either platform without worrying about cross-border data transfers to the US or other non-EU jurisdictions.

SEPA and IBAN Support

Revolut Business Expenses supports SEPA Direct Debit and Irish IBAN format, making euro payments and bank transfers seamless. Sage AutoEntry does not support SEPA natively, which could mean extra manual steps when processing euro payments or setting up direct debits for Irish customers.

VAT Handling

Both Revolut Business Expenses and Sage AutoEntry handle Irish VAT, including standard VAT return preparation and submission. Irish businesses can manage their VAT obligations from either platform without needing a separate tool.

Pricing Comparison

All prices below are in euro. Pricing can change - we verify vendor pricing weekly, but always confirm on the vendor's website before purchasing.

Revolut Business Expenses

Free tier

Pricing model: Flat rate
Free trial: Yes
EUR pricing guaranteed: Yes

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Sage AutoEntry

€17 /mo

Pricing model: Usage-based
Free trial: Yes
EUR pricing guaranteed: Yes

View Sage AutoEntry pricing →

Revolut Business Expenses does not publish entry-level pricing - request a quote directly. Total cost of ownership depends on users, plan tier, add-ons and features, so always calculate the full annual cost for your team size before committing.

Who Should Choose Revolut Business Expenses

Revolut Business Expenses is the better fit if your business matches one or more of these profiles:

✓ Businesses banking with SEPA Credit Transfer, SEPA Instant who want reliable bank feed or payment file support
✓ Those who value: same ledger as the underlying revolut business current account - no separate top-up wallet, no open-banking reconciliation step
✓ Those who value: irish (ie) iban issued via revolut bank uab irish branch - rare in the expense-management category where most competitors issue dk, fr or bg ibans

Who Should Choose Sage AutoEntry

Sage AutoEntry is the better fit if your business matches one or more of these profiles:

✓ Those who value: sage-owned product since 2019 - tightest integration of any capture tool into sage accounting and sage 50cloud, including automatic pickup of vat codes and nominal codes from the connected ledger
✓ Those who value: supplier statement reconciliation matches monthly supplier statements against already-posted invoices - a real time-saver for construction and trades businesses managing rct and reverse-charge vat
✓ Those who value: credit-based pricing flexes with receipt volume - the 50-credit tier (about €17/month) is genuinely affordable for a sole trader or 1-5 person firm that pushes 30-40 documents a month

Our Verdict

Neither product has native Revenue or PAYE Modernisation integration, so VAT handling in both cases depends on correct configuration of the connected accounting platform rather than any direct ROS link. AutoEntry's credit-based pricing is friendly for low-volume sole traders at around EUR 17 per month for 50 credits, but Revolut's per-active-member model scales more predictably for growing teams issuing multiple virtual cards.

Ultimately, the best choice depends on your specific business needs, team size, and priorities. We recommend taking advantage of free trials from both vendors before making your final decision. If you are working with an Irish accountant or payroll bureau, ask which platform they prefer - their familiarity with the software can save you significant time and hassle during setup and ongoing support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Revolut Business Expenses or Sage AutoEntry better for Irish SMEs?

Revolut Business Expenses wins for Irish SMEs that already run Revolut Business as their primary current account and want card issuance, receipt capture and accounting sync on a single Irish (IE) IBAN ledger, avoiding the open-banking reconciliation gap that arises when pairing a separate expense card platform with an AIB or Bank of Ireland account. Sage AutoEntry wins for businesses already committed to a Sage accounting stack, particularly construction and trades firms managing RCT, where the supplier-statement reconciliation feature and the deep native integration into Sage Accounting and Sage 50cloud save meaningful time at month-end close. An important Irish-specific note: Revolut Business Expenses issues an Irish IE IBAN via Revolut Bank UAB's Irish branch, which is a genuine differentiator in the expense-management category where most card-based competitors issue non-Irish IBANs. Neither product has native Revenue or PAYE Modernisation integration, so VAT handling in both cases depends on correct configuration of the connected accounting platform rather than any direct ROS link. AutoEntry's credit-based pricing is friendly for low-volume sole traders at around EUR 17 per month for 50 credits, but Revolut's per-active-member model scales more predictably for growing teams issuing multiple virtual cards.

Which is cheaper, Revolut Business Expenses or Sage AutoEntry?

Revolut Business Expenses starts at Free tier available, while Sage AutoEntry starts at From €17/month. Revolut Business Expenses is the more affordable option at entry level, though total cost depends on the number of users and features you need.

Does Revolut Business Expenses or Sage AutoEntry have better Irish bank feeds?

Revolut Business Expenses supports SEPA Credit Transfer, SEPA Instant. Sage AutoEntry supports None. Revolut Business Expenses has broader Irish bank support.

Which has better GDPR compliance, Revolut Business Expenses or Sage AutoEntry?

Revolut Business Expenses stores data in EU data centres (GDPR-friendly). Sage AutoEntry stores data in EU data centres (GDPR-friendly). Both offer EU data centre options, though configuration may be required.

Can I switch from Revolut Business Expenses to Sage AutoEntry?

Yes, migrating between Revolut Business Expenses and Sage AutoEntry is possible. Most expense-management platforms allow you to export your data in CSV or standard formats. We recommend working with your accountant or IT provider to plan the migration, ideally at the start of a new financial year or payroll period to minimise disruption.

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