Compare Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) and Pleo 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,000.00 Per Year
Starting at £9.50 Per Month
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Star Rating
(2,351)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,000.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)Pleo
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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Pleo excels in user experience, with many users praising its intuitive interface and ease of use. One user highlighted how easy it is to input expenses and get reimbursed, while another appreciated the clear categorization of expenses into trips.
- Users say that Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) offers strong features for receipt management, with feedback noting the ability to easily track and upload receipts. Reviewers specifically mentioned the convenience of taking pictures of receipts and using the autofill feature for submissions.
- According to verified reviews, Pleo's setup process is notably quick and straightforward, with users expressing appreciation for the easy onboarding. This contrasts with some feedback for Emburse, where users mentioned that recent updates have not aligned with their specific needs, indicating potential challenges in adapting to changes.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have strong support features, Emburse Expense Professional stands out with a slightly higher quality of support rating. Users have noted that they feel well-supported when using the platform, which is crucial for managing expenses effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Pleo's referral rewards program is a unique feature that adds value for users, making it not just a tool for expense management but also a way to benefit from sharing the service with others.
- Users report that Emburse Expense Professional is particularly strong in employee reimbursement, with a high satisfaction score in this area. This feature is essential for companies that prioritize quick and efficient reimbursement processes, which some users feel is less emphasized in Pleo.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Emburse Expense Professional
Starting at $3,000.00
Per Year
Emburse Expense Professional is available for small and medium-sized organizations. It provides flexible connectivity with your accounting software, a menu of time-saving optional services, and training to help your team maximize its potential. Emburse Expense Professional is billed annually.
- Free mobile app to build + submit reports
- Receipt scanning and data autofill
- Unlimited cloud receipt storage
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
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Free Trial is available
Pleo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,686
9.2
1,127
Ease of Use
9.0
1,955
9.5
1,137
Ease of Setup
8.5
545
9.0
561
Ease of Admin
8.6
412
8.9
445
Quality of Support
9.0
1,299
8.9
872
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
405
8.9
439
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
1,686
9.1
1,080
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.1
1292
|
Verified
8.7
654
|
Verified
8.8
819
|
Verified
8.9
613
|
Verified
8.4
992
|
Verified
8.4
679
|
Verified
9.0
1222
|
Verified
9.2
812
|
Verified
9.3
1159
8.6
481
|
Verified
8.7
550
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
558
|
Verified
8.5
543
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.1
80
Not enough data
7.3
79
Travel Management
8.6
478
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
440
Feature Not Available
8.6
428
Feature Not Available
8.3
285
7.7
366
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.3
178
7.7
374
Mobile
9.1
1200
|
Verified
9.2
822
|
Verified
8.9
804
7.4
345
8.7
407
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.1
208
7.2
414
|
Verified
8.4
458
|
Verified
7.5
403
|
Verified
Administration
8.5
248
|
Verified
8.1
377
|
Verified
Administration
8.5
468
|
Verified
8.3
484
|
Verified
8.8
510
|
Verified
8.5
509
|
Verified
8.7
514
|
Verified
8.8
663
|
Verified
8.8
496
|
Verified
8.1
402
|
Verified
8.9
546
|
Verified
8.8
593
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
554
|
Verified
8.3
528
|
Verified
8.4
389
8.1
413
|
Verified
8.5
349
|
Verified
8.1
363
8.9
599
|
Verified
9.0
700
|
Verified
8.7
558
|
Verified
9.0
629
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Planning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Invoice Management
9.0
54
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
Supplier Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Execution
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
47
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
Supplier Information
8.7
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
Analytics
9.0
49
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Expense Reporting
9.1
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Travel Management
8.6
478
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
440
Feature Not Available
8.6
428
Feature Not Available
8.3
285
7.7
366
Approval
8.6
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI - Travel Management
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Card Management
Not enough data
8.5
209
Not enough data
8.9
210
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
183
Not enough data
8.0
173
Not enough data
8.2
163
Controls
Not enough data
7.4
129
Not enough data
8.7
194
Not enough data
8.3
153
Not enough data
8.2
166
Not enough data
7.3
129
Not enough data
7.6
129
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) and Pleo are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) is categorized as Travel Management and Purchasing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
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
Financial Services
5.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Computer Software
3.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Insurance
3.6%
Other
79.2%
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%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do I upload receipts?
4 Comments
JR
Up Load button in Add Receipts section at the home page after logging in.Read more
Will there be an app for certify?
4 Comments
BA
Hi Raiza,
Thank you for your inquiry! We do currently offer a Certify app, which is available for Apple and Android products. You can download the app at...Read more
Can I adjust the default map generated when I "Map It"?
4 Comments
KF
No, you cannot modify the generated map.Read more
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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