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Compare Pleo and Spendesk 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (64.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £9.50 Per Month
Contact Us Per Month
Pleo
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 plansSpendesk
Star Rating
(407)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Pleo excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Spendesk. Users appreciate Pleo's streamlined expense management process, highlighting its intuitive design that simplifies tasks like uploading receipts and managing reimbursements.
- Users say that Spendesk offers a user-friendly interface that guides them through each step of the expense process. Reviewers have noted its clean layout and effective budgeting tools, making it a solid choice for those who prioritize ease of use in their daily operations.
- According to verified reviews, Pleo's initial setup is praised for being quick and straightforward, which is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to implement expense management solutions without extensive training. In contrast, Spendesk's setup process has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Spendesk shines in its budgeting and spending control features, with users appreciating the ability to create online cards for specific purchases. This feature allows for better tracking and management of expenses, which is particularly beneficial for mid-market companies.
- Users highlight that Pleo's acceptance as a Mastercard simplifies transactions, making it easier for employees to make purchases without worrying about payment method compatibility. This convenience is a notable advantage over Spendesk, which may not offer the same level of flexibility in payment options.
- G2 reviewers note that while both platforms have strong support systems, Spendesk has received slightly higher ratings for quality of support. Users have expressed satisfaction with Spendesk's responsiveness and helpfulness, which can be crucial for businesses needing timely assistance with their expense management.
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
Spendesk
Essentials Plan
Contact Us
Per Month
For SMBs looking to streamline their spend management process, all in one place.
- Unlimited virtual and physical cards
- Automated & customizable bookkeeping
- End to end invoice management
Free Trial
Pleo
Free Trial is available
Spendesk
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,059
9.2
346
Ease of Use
9.5
1,067
9.4
348
Ease of Setup
9.0
499
8.6
84
Ease of Admin
8.9
441
8.6
76
Quality of Support
8.9
840
9.0
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
435
8.9
75
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
1,016
8.5
333
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.6
607
|
Verified
8.7
158
|
Verified
8.9
605
|
Verified
9.0
178
|
Verified
8.5
675
|
Verified
8.7
175
|
Verified
9.2
780
|
Verified
9.1
216
|
Verified
8.6
470
|
Verified
8.9
187
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
155
|
Verified
8.5
534
|
Verified
9.0
163
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.0
77
Not enough data
7.3
78
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
62
7.7
365
8.2
69
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.3
78
Feature Not Available
8.8
96
7.7
373
8.3
77
Mobile
9.2
800
|
Verified
9.1
198
|
Verified
7.5
344
8.0
87
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
50
Platform
7.2
412
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
402
|
Verified
8.6
141
|
Verified
Administration
8.1
376
|
Verified
8.6
100
|
Verified
Administration
8.3
482
|
Verified
8.6
123
|
Verified
8.5
501
|
Verified
8.9
134
|
Verified
8.8
656
|
Verified
8.9
173
|
Verified
8.1
400
|
Verified
8.5
123
|
Verified
8.8
588
|
Verified
8.9
156
|
Verified
Platform
8.3
522
|
Verified
8.6
134
|
Verified
8.1
412
|
Verified
8.2
92
|
Verified
8.1
361
8.6
120
|
Verified
9.0
675
|
Verified
9.0
167
|
Verified
9.0
623
|
Verified
9.0
136
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.4
15
Budget Management
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Forecasting
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
7.7
103
Feature Not Available
8.1
108
8.8
143
7.9
102
Feature Not Available
Performance
7.2
105
Feature Not Available
7.4
101
Feature Not Available
7.2
100
7.8
40
7.1
100
Feature Not Available
Payment Cards
7.9
101
9.2
70
8.2
104
8.8
59
8.2
108
8.4
56
Reporting
8.4
103
8.7
61
8.0
101
8.2
45
8.2
104
8.1
43
7.7
96
8.3
45
Payments
7.7
100
8.5
48
7.8
99
8.4
53
8.1
99
8.9
61
7.2
91
7.7
33
Fraud & Risk Management
8.1
96
8.5
55
8.0
103
8.8
54
8.5
98
8.7
52
Agentic AI - Spend Management
7.0
33
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
34
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.9
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
18
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.3
12
Integration
Not enough data
7.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
14
Risk
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.5
13
Recovery
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Audit
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Fraud
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
7.2
58
9.0
27
8.3
73
9.3
85
8.0
65
8.8
29
Invoice Processing
8.1
77
9.3
92
7.3
61
9.0
66
7.3
62
8.9
30
8.0
68
8.8
42
|
Verified
Analytics
7.9
67
8.7
73
8.0
70
Feature Not Available
7.0
59
Feature Not Available
8.4
82
8.9
39
|
Verified
Integration
8.2
72
8.5
64
8.7
90
9.1
66
7.3
57
8.1
25
8.0
65
8.5
32
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
Card Management
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
Not enough data
Controls
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Pleo and Spendesk are categorized as Spend Management, Expense Management, and Invoice Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pleo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spendesk
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
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.2%
Financial Services
4.5%
Retail
2.9%
Other
65.6%
Computer Software
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Financial Services
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Internet
3.7%
Other
57.6%
Discussions
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
If you're looking for people for user test I'd like to participate :)
1 Comment
CL
Hi Francis GG, so nice of you to offer! We will then! :) Read more
How do I reimburse via Spendesk?
1 Comment
CL
Hi Gabriela, there are different options to reimburse employees, all of them enables you to reimburse in bulk:
1. Export an XML Sepa file if you have a...Read more
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