How to Build Your Own Navan
Replace Navan with a custom build. The #1 Corporate Travel Management Platform
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 33 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 33 features
Support(6 features)
Round-the-clock travel support agents available to handle changes, issues, and travel crises
Tailored implementation process for enterprise deployments
Assigned customer success manager to ensure successful platform adoption and optimization
Dedicated account executive for enterprise customer support and strategy
Advanced travel support capabilities tailored for large-scale operations
+1 more in this category
Automation(4 features)
Automatically categorizes expenses for faster processing and compliance
Automatically syncs travel itineraries with employee calendars
Automated reconciliation of expenses for streamlined accounting processes
Automatically generates and sends itinerary emails to travelers
Travel Booking(4 features)
Special negotiated travel rates based on corporate volume and partnership agreements
Access to extensive inventory of travel options including flights, hotels, car rentals, and trains with exclusive rates
Integrates with favorite loyalty clubs to earn points from corporate travel bookings
Employees can independently update or cancel bookings with a single tap
Compliance(3 features)
Automatically identifies and flags transactions that violate company spending policies
Unlimited customizable policy and approval workflows to enforce spending controls
Custom policies that allow employees to book and spend as needed while protecting company budget
Payments(3 features)
Issue and manage Navan corporate cards or connect existing corporate/business credit cards
Compatible card connection service working with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express corporate cards
Automated processing and reimbursement of personal card expenses
Analytics(2 features)
Intelligent analysis and recommendations to optimize savings and boost productivity
Get full real-time visibility into every company expense across all departments and travelers
Expense Management(2 features)
Centralized spend management platform that streamlines expense management from submission to reconciliation with automated categorization and reimbursements
Mobile-friendly receipt scanning for on-the-go expense submission
Integration(2 features)
Seamless integration with key expense data and ERPs for automated data synchronization
30+ seamless integrations with Human Resources Information Systems
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