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At a Glance
Pleo
Pleo
Star Rating
(1,427)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £9.50 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Xero
Xero
Star Rating
(1,565)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Xero excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a higher G2 Score compared to Pleo. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and the simplicity of managing accounting tasks, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
  • Users say that Pleo shines in its expense management capabilities, particularly for out-of-pocket claims. Reviewers highlight how easy it is to snap a picture of receipts and upload them for reimbursement, streamlining the entire process.
  • According to verified reviews, Xero's implementation process is praised for being straightforward, with users noting that the initial setup was easy for their teams. This contrasts with Pleo, where while the setup is also described as easy, some users feel it lacks the depth of features that Xero offers.
  • Reviewers mention that Pleo's clean and intuitive design enhances the user experience, making it a joy to navigate. However, Xero's dashboard is also appreciated for not being cluttered with unnecessary elements, allowing users to focus on their accounting tasks without distractions.
  • Users highlight that Xero provides robust features for invoice management, receiving significantly higher ratings in this area. Reviewers find it effective for creating and managing digital invoices, which is a crucial aspect for many small businesses.
  • G2 reviewers note that while both products offer solid support, Pleo edges out slightly with higher ratings for quality of support. Users appreciate the responsive assistance they receive, which is vital for resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Pleo
Starter
Starting at £9.50
Per Month
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Xero
Starter / Early
$13.00
Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Free Trial
Pleo
Free Trial is available
Xero
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,126
8.8
1,281
Ease of Use
9.5
1,136
9.0
1,334
Ease of Setup
9.0
561
8.8
1,027
Ease of Admin
8.9
445
8.7
389
Quality of Support
8.9
872
8.4
1,198
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
439
8.6
383
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
1,079
8.9
1,263
Features by Category
8.3
934
8.5
357
Expense Reports
8.7
652
|
Verified
8.9
285
8.9
613
|
Verified
9.1
288
8.4
679
|
Verified
8.7
263
9.2
811
|
Verified
8.8
269
8.6
481
|
Verified
8.7
252
Feature Not Available
8.6
254
8.5
543
|
Verified
8.9
265
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.1
80
9.2
144
7.3
79
9.3
143
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
8.2
236
Feature Not Available
7.8
224
Feature Not Available
7.5
219
7.7
366
8.0
225
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
9.2
271
Feature Not Available
8.9
253
7.7
374
8.8
248
Mobile
9.2
820
|
Verified
8.6
251
7.4
345
8.1
226
Feature Not Available
7.8
219
Platform
7.2
414
|
Verified
8.5
210
7.5
403
|
Verified
8.5
213
Administration
8.1
377
|
Verified
8.7
205
Administration
8.3
484
|
Verified
8.6
251
8.5
509
|
Verified
8.7
250
8.8
662
|
Verified
8.5
244
8.1
402
|
Verified
8.5
234
8.8
593
|
Verified
8.8
255
Platform
8.3
527
|
Verified
9.0
282
8.1
413
|
Verified
8.7
238
8.1
363
8.6
228
9.0
700
|
Verified
9.2
259
9.0
629
|
Verified
8.6
244
Feature Not Available
5.5
194
Not enough data
8.6
1,116
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.6
721
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
676
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
700
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.8
757
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
655
Not enough data
8.3
665
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.6
638
Not enough data
8.8
717
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
666
|
Verified
Other Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
606
Not enough data
8.0
598
Not enough data
8.2
583
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
616
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
646
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
785
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
646
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
642
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
790
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
746
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
757
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
687
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
647
Not enough data
8.6
703
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
608
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
745
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
653
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
692
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
621
Not enough data
8.5
658
|
Verified
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.8
595
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
596
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
553
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
8.5
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
559
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
518
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
549
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.8
574
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
561
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
530
|
Verified
Payroll
Not enough data
8.3
506
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
491
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
532
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
548
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
8.4
383
Not enough data
8.9
385
Not enough data
8.7
387
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
8.5
376
Not enough data
8.2
375
Not enough data
9.0
388
Not enough data
8.8
384
Not enough data
8.7
373
Not enough data
8.5
372
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
8.8
382
Not enough data
8.8
360
Not enough data
8.8
383
Not enough data
6.9
325
Not enough data
9.0
371
Not enough data
9.0
378
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
8.6
337
Nonprofit AccountingHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
9.0
998
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.6
721
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
676
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
700
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.8
757
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
655
Not enough data
8.3
665
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.6
638
Not enough data
8.8
717
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
666
|
Verified
7.8
116
Not enough data
Setup
7.7
103
Not enough data
8.1
108
Not enough data
7.9
102
Not enough data
Performance
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.4
101
Not enough data
7.2
100
Not enough data
7.1
100
Not enough data
Payment Cards
7.9
101
Not enough data
8.2
104
Not enough data
8.2
109
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.0
101
Not enough data
8.2
104
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
Payments
7.7
100
Not enough data
7.8
99
Not enough data
8.1
99
Not enough data
7.2
91
Not enough data
Fraud & Risk Management
8.1
96
Not enough data
8.0
103
Not enough data
8.5
98
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Spend Management
7.0
33
Not enough data
7.6
102
8.9
337
Invoice Generation
7.2
58
8.7
274
8.3
73
9.2
281
8.0
65
9.2
274
Invoice Processing
8.1
77
8.9
268
7.3
61
8.9
269
7.3
62
8.7
263
8.0
68
9.2
275
Analytics
7.9
67
9.2
270
8.0
70
8.8
268
7.0
59
8.5
251
8.4
82
9.0
273
Integration
8.2
73
9.2
283
8.7
90
9.0
277
7.3
57
8.4
250
8.0
65
8.8
275
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
6.8
13
8.9
173
6.4
13
8.9
176
6.4
13
8.6
177
Not enough data
9.2
155
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
9.0
123
Not enough data
9.1
124
Not enough data
9.0
124
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
9.3
127
Not enough data
9.2
127
Not enough data
9.0
125
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
9.1
120
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
9.5
126
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.3
132
Not enough data
9.3
135
Not enough data
9.2
132
Not enough data
9.1
130
Not enough data
9.2
129
Not enough data
9.4
137
Not enough data
9.2
133
Not enough data
9.5
131
Not enough data
9.5
136
Not enough data
9.6
135
Not enough data
8.8
309
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.7
251
Not enough data
9.0
259
Not enough data
9.0
258
Bill Processing
Not enough data
8.5
249
Not enough data
8.8
251
Not enough data
8.9
252
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
267
Not enough data
8.9
262
Not enough data
8.3
237
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
8.8
161
8.1
251
Not enough data
Card Management
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
Not enough data
Controls
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
Not enough data
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Pleo
Pleo
Xero
Xero
Pleo and Xero are categorized as Expense Management and Invoice Management
Unique Categories
Pleo
Pleo is categorized as Spend Management and Payment Card Issuance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pleo
Pleo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.8%
Xero
Xero
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Pleo
Pleo
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%
Xero
Xero
Accounting
19.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Consulting
3.3%
Other
55.1%
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Discussions
Pleo
Pleo Discussions
Pleo card is not accepted by all organisations
2 Comments
Sam L.
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
What is Pleo used for?
2 Comments
Sean K.
SK
Expense accounting on company credit cards.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
Xero
Xero Discussions
What is Xero software used for?
3 Comments
Bryant A.
BA
Bookkeeping and Accounting. Read more
Is XERO a good accounting software?
3 Comments
RB
Xerox is user-friendly accounting software. Read more
What is Xero used for?
3 Comments
Mitesh P.
MP
Accounting, bookkeeping, tax return, payroll, expenses management etc. For small or medium businessRead more