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Compare Expend and Pleo 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £36.00 3 USER Per Month
Starting at £9.50 Per Month
Expend
Star Rating
(18)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £36.00 3 USER Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansPleo
Star Rating
(1,285)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.0% 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.
- According to verified reviews, Pleo stands out for its overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Expend. Users appreciate its clean and intuitive design, which simplifies the expense management process.
- G2 reviewers report that Pleo has a much larger user base, with over 1,200 reviews, indicating a more reliable and tested product. This extensive feedback highlights its effectiveness in streamlining expense claims, as users can quickly snap pictures of receipts and upload them for reimbursement.
- Users say that Expend offers a well-organized system with AI functionality and automated features, making it easy to navigate. However, the lack of recent reviews suggests that it may not be as actively used or updated as Pleo, which has received consistent feedback in the last 90 days.
- Reviewers mention that Pleo excels in ease of setup, with many users noting that the initial onboarding process is straightforward. This contrasts with Expend, which, while also user-friendly, does not have the same level of recent praise for its implementation.
- According to user feedback, Expend provides excellent support features, with a high rating for quality of support. However, Pleo still maintains a competitive score in this area, with users highlighting its responsive customer service, which is crucial for day-to-day usability.
- Users report that Pleo is widely accepted for transactions, which simplifies payment processes. In comparison, while Expend has features like automated reminders and bookkeeping integration, it may not offer the same level of transaction flexibility that users find beneficial in Pleo.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Expend
Expend Essential
Starting at £36.00
3 USER Per Month
Our most popular plan! The complete expense and spend management solution, designed for all types of business. Additional users can be added.
- An Expend Mastercard is included for each user (for free and optional)
- Intuitive mobile app with instant notifications
- Manage petty cash, out-of-pocket expense claims and mileage tracking with automatic VAT calculations
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
Expend
No trial information availablePleo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
16
9.2
1,059
Ease of Use
9.6
16
9.5
1,067
Ease of Setup
9.4
6
9.0
499
Ease of Admin
8.9
6
8.9
441
Quality of Support
9.3
16
8.9
840
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
6
8.9
435
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
9.2
1,016
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.8
12
|
Verified
8.6
607
|
Verified
9.0
10
8.9
605
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
675
|
Verified
9.0
12
|
Verified
9.2
780
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
470
|
Verified
8.5
8
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
534
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.0
77
Not enough data
7.3
78
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.7
365
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
10
|
Verified
7.7
373
Mobile
9.2
11
|
Verified
9.2
800
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
344
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.6
9
7.2
412
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
7.5
402
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
9
|
Verified
8.1
376
|
Verified
Administration
9.0
10
|
Verified
8.3
482
|
Verified
8.7
10
|
Verified
8.5
501
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.8
656
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.1
400
|
Verified
8.0
11
|
Verified
8.8
588
|
Verified
Platform
8.5
9
|
Verified
8.3
522
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
412
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
361
9.1
11
|
Verified
9.0
675
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
9.0
623
|
Verified
8.8
8
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reimbursement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
108
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
Not enough data
8.5
207
Not enough data
8.9
209
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
182
Not enough data
8.0
172
Not enough data
8.2
162
Controls
Not enough data
7.4
128
Not enough data
8.7
193
Not enough data
8.3
152
Not enough data
8.2
165
Not enough data
7.3
128
Not enough data
7.6
128
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Expend and Pleo are categorized as Expense Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Expend
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
Accounting
16.7%
Computer Software
11.1%
Security and Investigations
5.6%
Restaurants
5.6%
Oil & Energy
5.6%
Other
55.6%
Computer Software
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.2%
Financial Services
4.5%
Retail
2.9%
Other
65.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Expend has no 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
Can I separate manager transactions into lists?
1 Comment
SL
Hi Deborah. Admins have access to everyone's transactions directly in the Pleo app. The expense feed as well as the manage expense view give great detail...Read more
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