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Compare Pleo and Zoho Expense 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £9.50 Per Month
$0.00
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 plansZoho Expense
Star Rating
(1,444)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Zoho Expense excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Pleo. Users appreciate its clean interface and the ability to quickly submit expenses via the mobile app, where they can simply snap a photo of receipts.
- According to verified reviews, Pleo shines in its intuitive design and streamlined expense management process. Users love how it simplifies out-of-pocket claims, allowing for quick uploads and reimbursements, which enhances their overall experience.
- Users say that Zoho Expense offers a robust feature set, including multi-lingual AI interpretation for scanned receipts, making it easy to manage expenses from various locations. This feature is particularly praised for its accuracy and efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Pleo's initial setup is notably easy, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking to implement an expense management solution quickly. This ease of setup is often highlighted as a key benefit in user feedback.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Zoho Expense has a solid performance in various metrics, it faces challenges in areas like bank integration, where users feel it could improve. In contrast, Pleo receives higher marks for its bank and credit card integration, making it a more seamless option for some users.
- According to recent feedback, both products have their strengths in support and usability, but Pleo edges out with higher ratings in ease of use and mobile user support, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize a smooth mobile experience.
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
Zoho Expense
Free Plan
$0.00
For small businesses and freelancers to track expenses and mileage claims. Includes a free mobile app (iOS & Android) to capture receipts and track expenses on the go. Upto 3 users.
- 5 GB Receipt Storage
- 20 Receipt Autoscans
- Multicurrency Expenses
Free Trial
Pleo
Free Trial is available
Zoho Expense
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,059
8.8
1,177
Ease of Use
9.5
1,067
8.8
1,197
Ease of Setup
9.0
499
8.6
881
Ease of Admin
8.9
441
8.7
760
Quality of Support
8.9
840
8.5
955
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
435
8.7
713
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
1,016
9.1
1,153
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.6
607
|
Verified
8.7
849
|
Verified
8.9
605
|
Verified
7.4
606
|
Verified
8.5
675
|
Verified
8.0
711
|
Verified
9.2
780
|
Verified
8.7
806
|
Verified
8.6
470
|
Verified
8.4
661
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
605
|
Verified
8.5
534
|
Verified
7.5
523
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.0
77
7.4
46
7.3
78
7.8
47
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
7.7
369
Feature Not Available
7.5
413
Feature Not Available
7.6
413
7.7
365
7.6
421
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.7
358
7.7
373
7.9
429
|
Verified
Mobile
9.2
800
|
Verified
8.8
765
|
Verified
7.5
344
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
285
Platform
7.2
412
|
Verified
7.7
390
|
Verified
7.5
402
|
Verified
7.9
427
|
Verified
Administration
8.1
376
|
Verified
8.0
343
|
Verified
Administration
8.3
482
|
Verified
8.3
547
|
Verified
8.5
501
|
Verified
8.4
586
|
Verified
8.8
656
|
Verified
8.3
564
|
Verified
8.1
400
|
Verified
8.3
513
|
Verified
8.8
588
|
Verified
8.6
638
|
Verified
Platform
8.3
522
|
Verified
8.4
653
|
Verified
8.1
412
|
Verified
7.8
422
|
Verified
8.1
361
8.1
402
|
Verified
9.0
675
|
Verified
8.7
637
|
Verified
9.0
623
|
Verified
8.6
584
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
408
|
Verified
Setup
Not enough data
8.5
114
Not enough data
8.6
120
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.5
115
Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
139
Not enough data
8.6
121
Not enough data
8.7
118
Reimbursement
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
9.1
145
Not enough data
8.7
119
Platform - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.2
55
Agentic AI - Mileage Tracking
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
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
108
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
Invoice Generation
7.2
58
Not enough data
8.3
73
Not enough data
8.0
65
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.1
77
Not enough data
7.3
61
Not enough data
7.3
62
Not enough data
8.0
68
Not enough data
Analytics
7.9
67
Not enough data
8.0
70
Not enough data
7.0
59
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
7.3
57
Not enough data
8.0
65
Not enough data
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 Zoho Expense are categorized as Expense Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pleo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Expense
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%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Computer Software
5.9%
Construction
4.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Accounting
3.6%
Other
73.5%
Alternatives
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
How can I import my e-receipt from my cellphone to this software?
2 Comments
BJ
One way is to email the e-receipt to the unique Zoho expense email address associated with your account. Read more
What are the pricing plans for Zoho Expense?
1 Comment
Official Response from Zoho Expense
The monthly plan comes at a price of $15/month for a 10 user pack and $2/month for every additional user. The yearly plan comes at a price of $150 (for 10...Read more
What accounting software does Zoho Expense integrate with?
1 Comment
TM
Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Xero, Microsoft Dyanmics, Oracle, SAP, and Zoho BooksRead more
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