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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (64.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at €9.00 1 License Per Month
Contact Us Per Month
Circula
Star Rating
(1,051)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 plansSpendesk
Star Rating
(408)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Circula has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user approval. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the convenience of managing expenses directly from their mobile devices, making it a popular choice for daily expense tracking.
- According to verified reviews, Spendesk excels in providing a clean and intuitive user experience, with many users highlighting its easy-to-use interface and clear processes for expense management. This has made it a favorable option for those who prioritize simplicity in their expense reporting.
- Users say that Circula's mobile app is particularly beneficial for on-the-go expense management, allowing users to easily capture receipts and submit expenses without the hassle of physical paperwork. This feature has been praised for enhancing productivity during business trips.
- Reviewers mention that Spendesk offers robust budgeting and spending control features, which are highly valued by users looking to maintain financial oversight. The ability to create online cards for specific purchases is also a standout feature that users find very practical.
- Users appreciate that both platforms provide solid support for expense reporting, but Spendesk has received slightly higher marks for its quality of support. Reviewers have noted that Spendesk's support team is responsive and helpful, which can be crucial for businesses needing quick resolutions.
- According to recent feedback, while both products are well-rated for ease of use, Circula has a slight edge in setup and administration, with users finding it easier to get started and manage their accounts. This can be a significant advantage for teams looking to implement an expense management solution quickly.
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
Spendesk
Essentials Plan
Contact Us
Per Month
For SMBs looking to streamline their spend management process, all in one place.
- Unlimited virtual and physical cards
- Automated & customizable bookkeeping
- End to end invoice management
Free Trial
Circula
Free Trial is available
Spendesk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
894
9.2
347
Ease of Use
9.3
953
9.4
349
Ease of Setup
9.1
438
8.6
84
Ease of Admin
8.9
33
8.6
76
Quality of Support
8.9
515
9.0
272
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
31
8.9
75
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
931
8.5
334
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.0
653
|
Verified
8.7
159
|
Verified
8.1
569
9.0
178
|
Verified
8.4
597
|
Verified
8.7
175
|
Verified
9.0
636
|
Verified
9.1
216
|
Verified
8.9
614
|
Verified
8.9
187
|
Verified
8.2
533
|
Verified
8.5
155
|
Verified
8.0
484
9.0
163
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.5
61
Not enough data
7.6
62
Not enough data
Travel Management
8.0
507
Feature Not Available
7.9
497
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
482
|
Verified
8.2
62
7.7
452
|
Verified
8.2
69
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.3
78
Feature Not Available
8.8
96
8.0
477
8.3
77
Mobile
8.8
569
|
Verified
9.1
198
|
Verified
8.0
474
8.0
87
|
Verified
7.7
445
|
Verified
7.7
50
Platform
7.6
422
Feature Not Available
7.9
436
|
Verified
8.6
141
|
Verified
Administration
7.9
418
|
Verified
8.6
100
|
Verified
Administration
8.0
487
|
Verified
8.6
123
|
Verified
8.5
526
|
Verified
8.9
134
|
Verified
8.0
495
|
Verified
8.9
173
|
Verified
8.0
480
|
Verified
8.5
123
|
Verified
8.3
479
|
Verified
8.9
156
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
463
|
Verified
8.6
134
|
Verified
7.8
433
|
Verified
8.2
92
|
Verified
8.1
439
|
Verified
8.6
120
|
Verified
8.6
487
|
Verified
8.9
168
|
Verified
8.5
480
|
Verified
9.0
136
|
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
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.4
15
Budget Management
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Forecasting
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
143
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Payment Cards
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.4
56
Reporting
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.3
45
Payments
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
7.7
33
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.7
52
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
34
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.9
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
18
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.3
12
Integration
Not enough data
7.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
14
Risk
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.5
13
Recovery
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Audit
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Fraud
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
29
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.8
42
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
39
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.5
32
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Card Management
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
7.9
44
Not enough data
Controls
7.6
45
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Circula and Spendesk are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
Spendesk is categorized as Spend Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, AP Automation, Invoice Management, and Procure to Pay
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Circula
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spendesk
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
7.2%
Automotive
4.8%
Financial Services
4.4%
Other
65.6%
Computer Software
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Financial Services
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Internet
3.7%
Other
57.7%
Discussions
Why are the surveys so long
1 Comment
LK
Completely agree!Read more
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If you're looking for people for user test I'd like to participate :)
1 Comment
CL
Hi Francis GG, so nice of you to offer! We will then! :) Read more
How do I reimburse via Spendesk?
1 Comment
CL
Hi Gabriela, there are different options to reimburse employees, all of them enables you to reimburse in bulk:
1. Export an XML Sepa file if you have a...Read more
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