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Compare Circula and Pleo 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at €9.00 1 License Per Month
Starting at £9.50 Per Month
Circula
Star Rating
(1,048)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at €9.00 1 License Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 9 pricing plansPleo
Star Rating
(1,410)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £9.50 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Pleo excels in user experience, with many praising its clean and intuitive design. Users appreciate how easily they can handle expenses, business mileage, and credit cards all in one app, making it a quick and efficient solution for managing finances.
- According to verified reviews, Circula is recognized for its user-friendly interface, particularly on mobile devices. Users find it convenient for tracking daily expenses and appreciate the ability to manage everything from one platform, which simplifies their expense management process.
- Reviewers mention that Pleo's integration capabilities are a standout feature, allowing for seamless export of expenses to accounting software. This functionality is highlighted as a significant time-saver, providing finance teams with clean, well-structured data ready for use.
- Users say that while Circula offers a solid experience, it sometimes lacks the advanced integration features that Pleo provides. However, Circula users still find it effective for managing expenses without the hassle of physical receipts, which is a major plus for those on the go.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Pleo has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like ease of use and setup. Users have noted that the app is intuitive and quick to navigate, which enhances their day-to-day usability.
- According to recent feedback, Circula's strength lies in its ability to facilitate expense submission for business trips, with users appreciating the intuitive process that ensures they never miss recording an expense. This feature is particularly beneficial for frequent travelers looking for simplicity in expense tracking.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Circula
Starter
Starting at €9.00
1 License Per Month
12-month contract, excl. VAT, min. 10 licenses
- All key features of expense management, incl. mobile app for iOS & Android
- AI-powered digitisation of receipts using OCR technology
- Unlimited users
Pleo
Starter
Starting at £9.50
Per Month
For entrepreneurs and micro companies who want to automate their expenses.
- Pleo company cards (plastic/virtual)
- Manage & Pay Invoices
- Real-time expense tracking
Free Trial
Circula
Free Trial is available
Pleo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
893
9.2
1,112
Ease of Use
9.3
952
9.5
1,121
Ease of Setup
9.1
437
9.0
546
Ease of Admin
8.9
33
8.9
444
Quality of Support
8.9
514
8.9
863
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
31
8.9
438
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
930
9.1
1,067
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.0
652
|
Verified
8.7
643
|
Verified
8.1
569
8.9
612
|
Verified
8.4
597
|
Verified
8.4
678
|
Verified
9.0
636
|
Verified
9.2
804
|
Verified
8.9
613
|
Verified
8.6
478
|
Verified
8.2
533
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
484
8.5
542
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.5
61
7.1
79
7.6
62
7.3
79
Travel Management
8.0
507
Feature Not Available
7.9
497
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
482
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
452
|
Verified
7.7
366
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.0
477
7.7
374
Mobile
8.8
569
|
Verified
9.2
816
|
Verified
8.0
474
7.4
345
7.7
445
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.6
422
7.2
414
|
Verified
7.9
436
|
Verified
7.5
403
|
Verified
Administration
7.9
418
|
Verified
8.1
377
|
Verified
Administration
8.0
487
|
Verified
8.3
484
|
Verified
8.5
526
|
Verified
8.5
507
|
Verified
8.0
495
|
Verified
8.8
662
|
Verified
8.0
480
|
Verified
8.1
402
|
Verified
8.3
479
|
Verified
8.8
591
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
463
|
Verified
8.3
526
|
Verified
7.8
433
|
Verified
8.1
413
|
Verified
8.1
439
|
Verified
8.1
363
8.6
487
|
Verified
9.0
694
|
Verified
8.5
480
|
Verified
9.0
627
|
Verified
7.7
428
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
8.3
58
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
8.3
58
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.0
41
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
29
Not enough data
7.5
29
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
66
Not enough data
7.7
65
Not enough data
8.1
64
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
7.7
103
Not enough data
8.1
108
Not enough data
7.9
102
Performance
Not enough data
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.4
101
Not enough data
7.2
100
Not enough data
7.1
100
Payment Cards
Not enough data
7.9
101
Not enough data
8.2
104
Not enough data
8.2
109
Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.0
101
Not enough data
8.2
104
Not enough data
7.7
96
Payments
Not enough data
7.7
100
Not enough data
7.8
99
Not enough data
8.1
99
Not enough data
7.2
91
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
8.1
96
Not enough data
8.0
103
Not enough data
8.5
98
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
7.0
33
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
7.2
58
Not enough data
8.3
73
Not enough data
8.0
65
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
7.3
61
Not enough data
7.3
62
Not enough data
8.0
68
Analytics
Not enough data
7.9
67
Not enough data
8.0
70
Not enough data
7.0
59
Not enough data
8.4
82
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
7.3
57
Not enough data
8.0
65
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.4
13
Card Management
8.3
50
8.5
209
8.4
48
8.9
210
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
45
8.4
183
8.1
44
8.0
173
7.9
44
8.2
163
Controls
7.6
45
7.4
129
8.4
45
8.7
194
8.4
43
8.3
153
8.3
46
8.2
166
8.3
45
7.3
129
Feature Not Available
7.6
129
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Circula and Pleo are categorized as Payment Card Issuance and Expense Management
Unique Categories
Circula is categorized as Benefits Administration and Employee Perks
Pleo is categorized as Spend Management and Invoice Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Circula
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pleo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
10.5%
Consulting
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Automotive
4.8%
Financial Services
4.4%
Other
65.7%
Computer Software
12.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.9%
Financial Services
4.4%
Retail
2.7%
Other
66.0%
Discussions
Why are the surveys so long
1 Comment
LK
Completely agree!Read more
Circula has no more discussions with answers
Pleo card is not accepted by all organisations
2 Comments
SL
Hi Stephen. Pleo cards can be used in more than 30 million locations worldwide, online and in stores, making corporate purchasing easy and convenient – just...Read more
Pleo isn't on UBER as one of the options for auto-submitting expenses
1 Comment
EL
Have you tried just entering as a Mastercard?
I use it for tickets and taxi in Denmark and Sweden without any problems.Read more
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