# Brex Benchmark spend data and analysis Over 35,000 companies are spending billions using Brex, and we're sharing key insights and analysis of that exclusive data from our team of experts. **URL Source:** https://www.brex.com/journal/brex-benchmark-data --- Brex Benchmark Spend and economic analysis ![Header-Image-3](https://brand.brex.com/transform/018318de-47d1-441a-8b8c-311bd81e8da5/Header-Image-3) Brex Benchmark With 35K+ customers spending billions on Brex, we have an inside look at the software and AI tools driving modern business. 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