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 30 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 30 features
Customer Support(5 features)
Expert travel support agents available around the clock to solve travel issues and crises
Dedicated customer success manager for enterprise customers
Dedicated account executive for enterprise customers
Enterprise-grade travel support services
Premium, high-touch travel service with seasoned experts available for Navan Pro
Booking(3 features)
Access to corporate negotiated rates with travel suppliers
Extensive inventory of flights, hotels, car rentals, and trains with exclusive rates from top suppliers
Employees can book, update, or cancel bookings on their own with a tap of a button
Integrations(3 features)
Integrate key expense data with ERP systems in seconds
Seamless integrations with most ERPs
30+ seamless integrations with HRIS systems
Automation(2 features)
Automatically categorize expenses for streamlined reconciliation and reporting
Automate itinerary emails, calendar syncing, and loyalty accumulation
Expense Management(2 features)
Streamline expense management from swipe to reconciliation with automated categorization and reimbursements
Scan receipts on-the-go for expenses
Payments(2 features)
Connect existing corporate or business credit cards for expense tracking
Support for Navan corporate cards, Navan Connect (compatible with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express), and personal card reimbursements
Policy Management(2 features)
Custom policies to allow employees to book and spend as needed while protecting company budget
Set up unlimited policy and approval workflows
Reporting(2 features)
Create custom reports for expense and travel data analysis
Get full visibility into every expense in real-time
Cost Calculator
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