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Compare Sage Expense Management and Xero 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.99 1 active user/month (Minimum billing: 5 users) Per Year
$13.00 Per Month
Sage Expense Management
Star Rating
(1,782)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.99 1 active user/month (Minimum billing: 5 users) Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansXero
Star Rating
(1,318)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Xero excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall G2 Score compared to Sage Expense Management. Users appreciate its simple and intuitive interface, which makes tasks like reconciling payments and receipts straightforward.
- According to verified reviews, Sage Expense Management shines in its receipt scanning feature, which automatically extracts pertinent information, making it easy for users to complete forms and submit receipts. This functionality is particularly praised for its efficiency in managing expenses on the go.
- Users say that Xero's implementation process is quick and user-friendly, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup for teams. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to get started without a steep learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Sage Expense Management offers robust support, with a high quality of assistance noted by users. Many appreciate the real-time notifications they receive when charges are made, which helps them stay on top of their expense reports.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have strong features, Xero's dashboard is noted for being less cluttered compared to competitors, allowing users to focus on essential tasks without distractions. This simplicity is a key factor for users who prefer a streamlined experience.
- According to recent feedback, Sage Expense Management's mobile support is particularly strong, with users enjoying the ability to submit expenses as they occur. This flexibility is a significant benefit for those who travel frequently and need to manage expenses in real-time.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Sage Expense Management
Growth
$11.99
1 active user/month (Minimum billing: 5 users) Per Year
Ideal for small and growing companies, unlimited expense tracking and real-time card integrations
- Unlimited receipt tracking from Text Messages, Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Fyle's Mobile & Web App, and Email Forwarding
- Automated data extraction and coding
- Real-time card integrations with Visa and Mastercard, and direct integration with American Express. Get instant visibility into employee spending, and collect & match receipts via text.
Xero
Starter / Early
$13.00
Per Month
Good for sole traders, new businesses, and the self-employed.
- Send quotes and 20 invoices
- Enter 5 bills
- Reconcile bank transactions
Free Trial
Sage Expense Management
No trial information availableXero
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
1,473
8.7
1,059
Ease of Use
9.2
1,499
8.9
1,112
Ease of Setup
9.0
558
8.6
805
Ease of Admin
8.9
129
8.7
372
Quality of Support
9.2
1,069
8.3
986
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
129
8.6
367
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
1,450
8.7
1,048
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.2
1307
|
Verified
8.7
235
8.9
1031
|
Verified
8.9
234
8.5
1119
|
Verified
8.5
219
9.1
1226
|
Verified
8.5
221
9.1
1216
|
Verified
8.4
210
8.4
884
|
Verified
8.3
207
8.8
922
|
Verified
8.7
218
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.5
76
8.9
106
7.7
76
9.1
107
Travel Management
8.1
776
|
Verified
7.8
193
7.9
745
|
Verified
7.3
186
7.6
611
7.1
184
8.0
785
|
Verified
7.6
188
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
9.1
223
8.4
814
|
Verified
8.7
209
8.3
751
|
Verified
8.6
208
Mobile
9.2
1207
|
Verified
8.3
209
8.4
883
7.7
186
7.9
710
|
Verified
7.3
182
Platform
8.0
777
|
Verified
8.2
172
8.3
819
|
Verified
8.2
175
Administration
8.1
576
8.4
168
Administration
8.5
834
|
Verified
8.4
209
8.7
916
|
Verified
8.4
208
8.8
951
|
Verified
8.2
205
8.6
848
|
Verified
8.1
195
8.7
906
|
Verified
8.6
215
Platform
8.9
1006
|
Verified
8.9
231
8.3
746
|
Verified
8.5
197
8.3
739
|
Verified
8.3
188
9.0
1068
|
Verified
9.1
217
9.0
990
|
Verified
8.3
200
8.2
778
|
Verified
5.8
170
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.6
679
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
648
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.7
699
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
599
Not enough data
8.2
614
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.5
594
Not enough data
8.7
650
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
621
|
Verified
Other Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
555
Not enough data
7.9
553
Not enough data
8.0
540
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
573
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
604
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
678
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
590
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
590
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
692
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
668
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
578
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
683
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
629
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
600
Not enough data
8.6
656
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
558
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
665
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
612
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
633
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
560
Not enough data
8.4
590
|
Verified
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.7
525
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
546
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
512
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
8.4
578
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
515
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
479
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
508
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.7
533
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
519
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
487
|
Verified
Payroll
Not enough data
8.2
466
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
452
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
494
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
508
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
8.2
340
Not enough data
8.7
340
Not enough data
8.6
340
Not enough data
8.4
338
Not enough data
8.4
336
Not enough data
8.0
336
Not enough data
8.9
343
Not enough data
8.7
341
Not enough data
8.6
332
Not enough data
8.3
333
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
8.7
331
Not enough data
8.7
320
Not enough data
8.7
330
Not enough data
7.2
298
Not enough data
8.8
324
Not enough data
8.9
324
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
8.4
297
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.6
679
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
648
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.7
699
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
599
Not enough data
8.2
614
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.5
594
Not enough data
8.7
650
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
621
|
Verified
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.7
231
Not enough data
9.0
230
Not enough data
9.0
225
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.7
223
Not enough data
8.7
222
Not enough data
8.4
220
Not enough data
9.0
230
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
222
Not enough data
8.6
224
Not enough data
8.3
210
Not enough data
8.8
225
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
234
Not enough data
8.9
227
Not enough data
8.2
216
Not enough data
8.6
227
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.5
131
Not enough data
8.5
132
Not enough data
8.5
133
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.6
87
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.8
86
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
9.3
86
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
9.4
92
Not enough data
9.4
92
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.5
212
Not enough data
8.8
216
Not enough data
8.8
217
Bill Processing
Not enough data
8.3
208
Not enough data
8.5
209
Not enough data
8.7
212
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
221
Not enough data
8.7
215
Not enough data
8.1
203
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
8.6
122
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Sage Expense Management and Xero are categorized as Expense Management
Unique Categories
Sage Expense Management has no unique categories
Xero is categorized as Invoice Management, Inventory Control, Billing, Accounting, and Nonprofit Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Sage Expense Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xero
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
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.3%
Construction
5.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Other
60.9%
Accounting
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Computer Software
6.8%
Marketing and Advertising
5.9%
Construction
3.2%
Other
55.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I join as an individual or an employee?
4 Comments
AD
Hi you can join as employee Read more
Can I automate submissions?
2 Comments
PP
Yes. Using extension in google chrome browser. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fyle-expense-tracking-rep/abggpefphmldapcoknbcaadbpdjjmjgkRead more
Can I use it for filing the expense for an year?
2 Comments
BS
You can use the expense categories that your organization's Fyle Administrator has setup to track different kinds of expenses. Refer the following link for...Read more
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