Compare Expensify and Pleo 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Starting at £9.50 Per Month
Expensify
Star Rating
(5,624)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansPleo
Star Rating
(1,434)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 Expensify excels in user-friendliness, with many praising its seamless experience on both mobile and desktop. Users highlight how easy it is to upload receipts and manage expense reports, making it a go-to choice for those who prioritize simplicity.
- Users say Pleo stands out for its intuitive UX and UI, which simplifies the expense submission process. Reviewers appreciate the clear categorization of expenses and the ease of getting reimbursed, indicating that Pleo is particularly well-suited for small businesses looking for straightforward solutions.
- According to verified reviews, Expensify has a slight edge in overall satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score. Users frequently mention that it has been a reliable partner for managing expenses, with features that streamline reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Reviewers mention that while Pleo offers a generous referral reward program, some users feel that it lacks the depth of features found in Expensify, particularly in areas like advanced reporting and complex approval workflows, which are crucial for larger organizations.
- Users highlight that Expensify's robust features for creating expense reports and managing digital receipts are particularly beneficial for those who deal with frequent travel or varied expense types, making it a preferred choice for mid-market companies.
- G2 reviewers note that Pleo's setup process is notably easy, which is a significant advantage for small businesses that may not have dedicated IT resources. However, some users feel that Expensify's more comprehensive feature set ultimately provides greater long-term value for businesses with more complex needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Expensify
Free Trial is available
Pleo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
4,665
9.2
1,130
Ease of Use
9.1
4,715
9.5
1,140
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,041
9.0
562
Ease of Admin
8.2
658
8.9
445
Quality of Support
8.9
3,171
8.9
874
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
632
8.9
439
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
4,542
9.1
1,082
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.2
3834
|
Verified
8.7
655
|
Verified
8.8
2865
|
Verified
8.9
613
|
Verified
8.6
3307
|
Verified
8.4
679
|
Verified
9.1
3736
|
Verified
9.2
814
|
Verified
9.3
3432
|
Verified
8.6
483
|
Verified
8.9
1957
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
2235
|
Verified
8.5
545
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
8.0
80
7.1
80
8.3
82
7.3
79
Travel Management
8.8
1553
Feature Not Available
8.6
1395
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
1395
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
1388
|
Verified
7.7
366
Client Invoicing
8.9
1660
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
1767
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
1458
|
Verified
7.7
374
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
9.2
3611
|
Verified
9.2
823
|
Verified
8.9
2292
|
Verified
7.4
345
8.8
1520
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.5
1571
|
Verified
7.2
414
|
Verified
8.6
1756
|
Verified
7.5
404
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
1279
|
Verified
8.1
377
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
1758
|
Verified
8.3
485
|
Verified
9.0
2086
|
Verified
8.5
509
|
Verified
9.0
2128
|
Verified
8.8
663
|
Verified
8.9
1833
|
Verified
8.1
402
|
Verified
9.0
2066
|
Verified
8.8
593
|
Verified
Platform
9.1
2258
|
Verified
8.3
529
|
Verified
8.7
1395
|
Verified
8.1
413
|
Verified
8.8
1435
|
Verified
8.1
363
9.2
2537
|
Verified
9.0
702
|
Verified
9.1
2204
|
Verified
9.0
629
|
Verified
8.6
1472
|
Verified
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
Expense Reporting
9.5
113
Not enough data
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.5
89
Not enough data
9.4
108
Not enough data
Travel Management
8.8
1553
Feature Not Available
8.6
1395
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
1395
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
1388
|
Verified
7.7
366
Approval
9.3
104
Not enough data
9.5
97
Not enough data
9.5
107
Not enough data
AI - Travel Management
8.0
44
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.7
46
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Travel Management
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
Employee Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sustainability & Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Expensify and Pleo are categorized as Expense Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Expensify
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
Computer Software
16.2%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Internet
4.6%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
59.0%
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
Is there a free version of expensify?
9 Comments
SP
Yes for personal accounts,
No for business accountsRead more
How do employees get reimbursed through Expensify? And, how long does reimbursement take?
5 Comments
Official Response from Expensify
Employees can be reimbursed with Next Day Direct Deposit (via ACH) or PayPal. Currently offered in Australia and U.S., as soon as reports are approved, rapid...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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