Cresta
Mid (~500)
Navan
Large (~3,500)
Best For
Cresta
Best for: Professionals interested in Cresta
Navan
Best for: Professionals interested in Navan
Ratings
CrestaNavan
4.6
4.0
Overall
3.7
3.7
Work-Life Balance
4.7
4.1
Culture & Values
4.6
4.0
Comp & Benefits
4.4
3.8
Senior Mgmt
4.4
3.8
Career Opps
👍 92% Recommend
👤 95% CEO Approval (CEO)
👍 80% Recommend
👤 84% CEO Approval (CEO)
Culture Values
Cresta only
No unique values
Navan only
No unique values
Shared
⚙️ Engineering-Driven🚀 Ship Fast & Iterate🌱 Learning & Growth💎 Strong Comp & Equity🎯 Direct Product Impact
Pros & Cons
Cresta
- World-class engineering talent with zero politics and deep individual ownership
- Strong comp with real equity upside — median $271k TC for US engineers
- Fast-paced culture can be at odds with work-life balance during sprints
- Hyper-growth means roles and processes are constantly evolving
Navan
- Strong career growth with managers who genuinely invest in your development
- AI-driven product with real market traction and meaningful work impact
- Frequent organizational shifts require high adaptability and resilience
- Intense workload with ambitious targets — pace isn't for everyone
Bottom Line
Cresta
Cresta — check Glassdoor for detailed reviews.
Navan
Navan — check Glassdoor for detailed reviews.
Open Roles
Cresta — 120 jobs
💻 Engineering
48
💼 Sales / GTM
27
🧠 ML / AI
9
📣 Marketing
8
🎨 Design
6
💰 Finance
3
👤 HR / People
3
⚙️ Operations
3
📋 Product
3
📊 Data
1
Navan — 206 jobs
💼 Sales / GTM
66
💻 Engineering
34
⚙️ Operations
9
📋 Product
7
⚖️ Legal
6
💰 Finance
4
👤 HR / People
3
📣 Marketing
3
📊 Data
1
🎨 Design
1
🧠 ML / AI
1
Summary
Cresta scores 4.6/5.0 on Glassdoor with a 3.7 work-life balance rating. Navan scores 4.0/5.0 overall with a 3.7 WLB. That’s a 0.6-point gap on overall satisfaction.
Both companies share these culture values: Engineering-Driven, Ship Fast & Iterate, Learning & Growth, Strong Comp & Equity, Direct Product Impact.
On the hiring front, Cresta has 120 open roles and Navan has 206 open roles.