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Happay

by Happay (CRED) · Bengaluru, Karnataka · Since 2012

Expense management, corporate cards and travel for mid-size and enterprise companies.

Expense management softwareRecommendedMade in IndiaEnterprise ready
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Starting price
Price on request
No prices published on happay.com
Free trial / plan
Not advertised
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Happay?

Happay is an Indian travel and expense (T&E) platform. The happay.com footer now carries a MakeMyTrip (India) Limited copyright. It covers expense capture and reimbursements, policy auditing, approvals, GST input-credit reporting, a self-booking tool for corporate travel, and prepaid cards for petty cash, fleet and employee benefits. Happay says 8,000+ businesses use it and that its app has more than 5 lakh users.

Happay suits Indian mid-size and large companies whose staff travel or spend in the field, such as sales teams, pharma reps and service engineers. Finance teams use it to stop chasing paper bills. Receipts can come in by OCR, WhatsApp, email or automatic route capture. Each claim is checked for policy breaches and duplicates when it is filed, and GST details are captured so the company can claim ITC on travel and expenses.

Happay publishes no prices and offers no trial, only a demo. Because MakeMyTrip owns it, travel booking is part of the platform, so a company that already books through MakeMyTrip for Business gets a natural fit. A startup that only needs simple reimbursements may find tools like Zoho Expense quicker to adopt and easier to price.

What works well

  • +Expense capture by OCR, WhatsApp, email and automatic route tracking
  • +Checks for policy breaches, duplicates and overstated amounts when a claim is filed
  • +GST capture and ITC reports for expenses and travel bookings
  • +Flight, hotel and cab booking in the same app as expenses
  • +Prepaid cards for petty cash, fleet and employee benefits
  • +Separate Android and iOS apps for expenses and travel

What to watch out for

  • −No published pricing; a demo and quote are required
  • −No free trial or free plan
  • −The site has no dedicated security page; certifications appear only as logos
  • −Too heavy for a small company that just needs to reimburse a few bills

Best suited for: Indian mid-size and enterprise companies with heavy business travel · Finance teams that want automated policy audits and GST ITC reporting · Companies with field staff who need route-based mileage capture

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Happay features

Researched from Happay's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Expense management

  • Receipt capture by OCR, WhatsApp, email and route
  • One-tap and scheduled expense filing
  • Automated audits (SmartAudit)
  • Mobile approvals with audit trail (ApprovNow)
  • Reimbursements

Travel

  • Self-booking tool for flights, hotels and cabs
  • One-click cancellation
  • Travel analytics

Cards & tax

  • Prepaid cards for petty cash, fleet and employee benefits
  • GST capture and ITC reports

Happay pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Happay pricing breakdown

Expense, Travel and Cards

Not published

  • Modules are quoted after a demo
  • • Happay offers demo booking only.
  • • GST treatment is not stated.
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.

Integrations, security & India

Integrations

  • ERPs
  • HRMS
  • Travel agencies
  • Car rentals and cab providers
  • Credit cards

For Indian businesses

  • Owned by MakeMyTrip (India) Limited, according to the website footer
  • GST capture and input tax credit reporting built in
  • WhatsApp-based receipt capture

Mobile apps

There is also a separate Happay Travel app on Google Play and the App Store.

Trust, compliance & who uses Happay

8,000+ businesses

Customers

5,00,000+ app users

Users covered

Is Happay the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

  • Indian mid-size and enterprise companies with heavy business travel
  • Finance teams that want automated policy audits and GST ITC reporting
  • Companies with field staff who need route-based mileage capture

Look elsewhere if you are…

  • Micro businesses or freelancers
  • Buyers who want transparent self-serve pricing
Still comparing? Get an unbiased shortlist and demos arranged for free.
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Specifications

Category
Expense management software
Vendor
Happay (CRED)
Headquarters
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Founded
2012
Pricing model
Quote-based
Starting price
Price on request · No prices published on happay.com
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Mid-market, Enterprise
Made in India
Yes

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Happay — frequently asked questions

What is Happay?+

Happay is an Indian travel and expense management platform owned by MakeMyTrip. It handles expense capture, audits, approvals, reimbursements, corporate travel booking and prepaid cards, and the company says 8,000+ businesses use it.

How much does Happay cost?+

Happay does not publish prices. You book a demo and receive a quote based on the modules you need and your number of users.

Does Happay have a free trial?+

No free trial or free plan is advertised on happay.com. The sign-up route is a product demo.

Does Happay help with GST input tax credit?+

Yes. Happay captures GST details on expenses and travel bookings and generates reports that support ITC claims.

Is Happay owned by CRED?+

Happay was earlier associated with CRED, but the happay.com footer now shows a MakeMyTrip (India) Limited copyright, and the site uses a Happay-MMT logo.

Does Happay have a mobile app?+

Yes. Happay Expense and Happay Travel are separate apps on Android and iOS, used for capturing bills, filing claims, booking trips and approving requests.

Happay vs Zoho Expense: which should I choose?+

Happay is built for larger companies that want travel booking, cards and automated audits together. Zoho Expense publishes its prices and suits smaller teams, especially those already using Zoho Books.

Can Happay read bills sent on WhatsApp?+

Yes. Employees can forward receipts on WhatsApp or email, or photograph them for OCR. Happay also offers automatic route capture for mileage claims.

Does Happay integrate with ERP and HRMS systems?+

Happay says it connects with leading ERPs, HRMS, travel agencies, cab providers and credit cards. Confirm your exact ERP connector during the demo.

What is Happay?+

Happay is expense management software by Happay (CRED), an Indian company from Bengaluru. Expense management, corporate cards and travel for mid-size and enterprise companies.

How much does Happay cost?+

Happay (CRED) publishes: Price on request · No prices published on happay.com. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Happay offer a free trial or free plan?+

Happay does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.

Is Happay made in India?+

Yes. Happay is built by Happay (CRED), headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Who is Happay best suited for?+

Happay suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for expense management software.

What are the best alternatives to Happay?+

Popular alternatives in expense management software include Zoho Expense, Karbon Business, Kodo. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Happay deployed?+

Happay is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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Happay (CRED) · Bengaluru, Karnataka · Founded 2012 · 1 product in our catalogue · Indian company

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