Compare Circula and Pleo 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at €15.00 1 License Per Month
Starting at £9.50 Per Month
Circula
Star Rating
(1,053)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at €15.00 1 License Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansPleo
Star Rating
(1,429)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.8% 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 intuitive UX and UI. Users appreciate how easy it is to input expenses and receive reimbursements, highlighting features like the clear list of expense types and the grouping of expenses into trips.
- Users say that Circula offers a convenient mobile app for expense tracking, making it easy to manage daily expenses without the hassle of physical receipts. This user-friendly interface is frequently mentioned as a key benefit, especially for those who travel for business.
- According to verified reviews, Pleo has a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Circula, indicating greater overall satisfaction among users. This is reflected in the volume of recent reviews, with Pleo receiving 144 compared to Circula's 17, suggesting a more active and engaged user base.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms provide solid support, Pleo's ease of setup is frequently highlighted as a strong point. Users have noted that the onboarding process is straightforward, which helps them get started quickly and efficiently.
- Users appreciate Circula's strong performance in expense report creation, with many finding it easy to submit expenses weekly. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who need to track expenses for business trips, as it ensures they never miss recording a transaction.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Pleo's payment card issuance capabilities are superior, with a higher satisfaction score compared to Circula. Users have expressed satisfaction with the card controls and integration features, which enhance their overall expense management experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Circula
Employee & Travel Expenses
Starting at €15.00
1 License Per Month
Manage and reimburse travel and out-of-pocket expenses easily and on the go.
- AI-powered receipt management including OCR scanning
- Automated per diem and mileage calculation
- Local legal & tax compliance
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
895
9.2
1,127
Ease of Use
9.3
954
9.5
1,137
Ease of Setup
9.1
439
9.0
561
Ease of Admin
8.9
33
8.9
445
Quality of Support
8.9
515
8.9
872
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
31
8.9
439
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
932
9.1
1,080
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.0
653
|
Verified
8.7
654
|
Verified
8.1
569
8.9
613
|
Verified
8.4
597
|
Verified
8.4
679
|
Verified
9.0
637
|
Verified
9.2
812
|
Verified
8.9
614
|
Verified
8.6
481
|
Verified
8.2
533
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
484
8.5
543
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.5
61
7.1
80
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
822
|
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
509
|
Verified
8.0
495
|
Verified
8.8
663
|
Verified
8.0
480
|
Verified
8.1
402
|
Verified
8.3
479
|
Verified
8.8
593
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
463
|
Verified
8.3
528
|
Verified
7.8
433
|
Verified
8.1
413
|
Verified
8.1
439
|
Verified
8.1
363
8.6
487
|
Verified
9.0
700
|
Verified
8.5
480
|
Verified
9.0
629
|
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
73
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
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Automotive
4.8%
Accounting
4.4%
Other
65.6%
Computer Software
12.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.9%
Financial Services
4.4%
Hospitality
2.8%
Other
66.1%
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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