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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 (62.7% 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
(1,428)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.7% 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 that simplifies the expense submission process. Users appreciate how easy it is to categorize expenses and get reimbursed, highlighting features like the clear list of expense types and the grouping of expenses into trips.
- Users say that Expend offers a well-organized system with a user-friendly interface, making navigation straightforward. The app's automated reminders for receipt capture are particularly noted, helping users stay on top of their expenses without added hassle.
- According to verified reviews, Pleo's implementation process is notably quick and easy, with users expressing satisfaction with the setup experience. This contrasts with Expend, which, while functional, does not receive the same level of praise for its onboarding process.
- Reviewers mention that Pleo has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score compared to Expend, reflecting its strong market presence and user loyalty. This is supported by the volume of recent reviews, with Pleo receiving 144 reviews in the last 90 days, indicating active user engagement.
- Users highlight that while both platforms offer solid support, Pleo's customer service is slightly less favored compared to Expend's, which is noted for its quality. Expend users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of their support team, which can be crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
- G2 reviewers report that Pleo's pricing is more accessible for small businesses, starting at £9.50, compared to Expend's higher entry-level price of £36. This affordability makes Pleo a more attractive option for startups and smaller companies looking to manage expenses effectively.
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
1,126
Ease of Use
9.6
16
9.5
1,136
Ease of Setup
9.4
6
9.0
561
Ease of Admin
8.9
6
8.9
445
Quality of Support
9.3
16
8.9
872
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
6
8.9
439
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
9.1
1,079
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.8
12
|
Verified
8.7
652
|
Verified
9.0
10
8.9
613
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
679
|
Verified
9.0
12
|
Verified
9.2
811
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
481
|
Verified
8.5
8
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
543
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.1
80
Not enough data
7.3
79
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
366
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
10
|
Verified
7.7
374
Mobile
9.2
11
|
Verified
9.2
820
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
345
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.6
9
7.2
414
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
7.5
403
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
9
|
Verified
8.1
377
|
Verified
Administration
9.0
10
|
Verified
8.3
484
|
Verified
8.7
10
|
Verified
8.5
509
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.8
662
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.1
402
|
Verified
8.0
11
|
Verified
8.8
593
|
Verified
Platform
8.5
9
|
Verified
8.3
527
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
413
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
363
9.1
11
|
Verified
9.0
700
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
9.0
629
|
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
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
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
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
12.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.9%
Financial Services
4.4%
Hospitality
2.8%
Other
66.1%
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
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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