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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,000.00 Per Year
$0.00
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Star Rating
(2,304)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.1% 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)Zoho Expense
Star Rating
(1,437)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Zoho Expense excels in user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score of 82.68 compared to Emburse Expense Professional's 66.98. Users appreciate the clean interface and ease of navigation, making expense management feel straightforward and efficient.
- According to verified reviews, both products have a solid star rating of 4.5, but Zoho Expense benefits from a larger volume of recent reviews, with 44 in the last 90 days compared to Emburse's 18. This suggests that Zoho Expense is actively engaging its user base and continuously improving.
- Users say that Emburse Expense Professional stands out for its autofill feature, which accurately reads from uploaded PDFs, enhancing the experience of submitting expense receipts. This feature is particularly praised for its cohesiveness between the mobile app and website.
- Reviewers mention that Zoho Expense's mobile app is a significant advantage, allowing users to quickly snap photos of receipts and manage expenses on the go. This convenience is highlighted as a key factor in making the expense reporting process smooth and efficient.
- Users report that while Emburse Expense Professional offers strong support with a quality rating of 9.0, Zoho Expense's support is still reliable, albeit slightly lower at 8.5. This indicates that Emburse may provide a more robust support experience, which can be crucial for businesses needing assistance.
- According to recent feedback, Zoho Expense is particularly favored by small businesses, with 81.7% of reviews coming from this segment. This suggests that its features and pricing structure, starting at $0, are well-suited for smaller organizations looking for cost-effective solutions.
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
Zoho Expense
Free Plan
$0.00
For small businesses and freelancers to track expenses and mileage claims. Includes a free mobile app (iOS & Android) to capture receipts and track expenses on the go. Upto 3 users.
- 5 GB Receipt Storage
- 20 Receipt Autoscans
- Multicurrency Expenses
Free Trial
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Free Trial is available
Zoho Expense
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,679
8.8
1,169
Ease of Use
9.0
1,915
8.8
1,189
Ease of Setup
8.5
538
8.6
873
Ease of Admin
8.6
411
8.7
756
Quality of Support
9.0
1,295
8.5
947
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
404
8.7
709
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,680
9.1
1,145
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.1
1285
|
Verified
8.7
845
|
Verified
8.8
818
|
Verified
7.4
605
|
Verified
8.4
992
|
Verified
8.0
710
|
Verified
9.0
1216
|
Verified
8.7
802
|
Verified
9.3
1157
8.4
661
|
Verified
8.7
550
|
Verified
8.2
604
|
Verified
8.6
555
|
Verified
7.5
523
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.4
46
Not enough data
7.8
47
Travel Management
8.6
478
|
Verified
7.7
369
8.5
440
7.5
413
8.6
428
7.6
413
8.3
285
7.6
421
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.7
358
8.3
178
7.9
429
|
Verified
Mobile
9.1
1197
|
Verified
8.8
762
|
Verified
8.9
804
8.3
515
|
Verified
8.7
407
7.5
285
Platform
8.1
207
7.7
390
|
Verified
8.4
458
|
Verified
7.9
427
|
Verified
Administration
8.5
248
|
Verified
8.0
343
|
Verified
Administration
8.5
467
|
Verified
8.2
545
|
Verified
8.8
509
|
Verified
8.4
584
|
Verified
8.7
514
|
Verified
8.3
564
|
Verified
8.8
496
|
Verified
8.3
512
|
Verified
8.9
545
|
Verified
8.6
637
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
554
|
Verified
8.4
652
|
Verified
8.4
389
7.8
421
|
Verified
8.5
349
|
Verified
8.1
401
|
Verified
8.9
598
|
Verified
8.7
635
|
Verified
8.7
557
|
Verified
8.6
583
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
408
|
Verified
Setup
Not enough data
8.5
114
Not enough data
8.6
120
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.5
115
Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
139
Not enough data
8.6
121
Not enough data
8.7
118
Reimbursement
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
9.1
145
Not enough data
8.7
119
Platform - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.2
55
Agentic AI - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
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
7.7
369
8.5
440
7.5
413
8.6
428
7.6
413
8.3
285
7.6
421
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
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) and Zoho Expense are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense) is categorized as Travel Management and Purchasing
Zoho Expense is categorized as Mileage Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Emburse Expense Professional (formerly Certify Expense)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Expense
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
3.8%
Insurance
3.7%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Other
79.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.2%
Computer Software
5.9%
Construction
4.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Accounting
3.6%
Other
73.6%
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
Can I adjust the default map generated when I "Map It"?
4 Comments
KF
No, you cannot modify the generated map.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
How can I import my e-receipt from my cellphone to this software?
2 Comments
BJ
One way is to email the e-receipt to the unique Zoho expense email address associated with your account. Read more
What are the pricing plans for Zoho Expense?
1 Comment
Official Response from Zoho Expense
The monthly plan comes at a price of $15/month for a 10 user pack and $2/month for every additional user. The yearly plan comes at a price of $150 (for 10...Read more
What accounting software does Zoho Expense integrate with?
1 Comment
TM
Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Xero, Microsoft Dyanmics, Oracle, SAP, and Zoho BooksRead more
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