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At a Glance
Payhawk
Payhawk
Star Rating
(637)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.0% of reviews)
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Pleo
Pleo
Star Rating
(1,127)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Pleo excels in "Digital Receipt Management" with a score of 9.3, making it easier for employees to manage their receipts efficiently. In contrast, Payhawk's score of 8.9 indicates it also performs well, but not quite at the same level.
  • Reviewers mention that Pleo's "Ease of Use" is rated at 9.5, which many users appreciate for its intuitive interface. Payhawk, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower rating of 9.1, suggesting that some users find it less straightforward.
  • G2 users highlight Pleo's superior "Employee Reimbursement" process, scoring 8.6, which is noted for its quick and hassle-free experience. Payhawk's score of 8.8 is commendable but indicates that Pleo may have a slight edge in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Pleo's "Card Controls" feature, rated at 8.9, provides robust options for managing spending limits and tracking expenses. Payhawk's score of 8.6 shows it offers similar features, but users feel Pleo's controls are more comprehensive.
  • Users on G2 report that Pleo's "Setup" process is rated at 9.0, making it easier for businesses to get started. Payhawk's score of 8.7 suggests that while it is also manageable, some users find Pleo's onboarding experience more seamless.
  • Reviewers mention that Pleo's "Quality of Support" is rated at 9.0, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Payhawk, with a score of 9.3, is also well-regarded, but some users feel that Pleo's support is more accessible.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Payhawk
Premium Cards
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Pleo
Starter
Free
Per Month
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Free Trial
Payhawk
No trial information available
Pleo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
558
9.3
907
Ease of Use
9.1
578
9.5
914
Ease of Setup
8.8
420
9.0
360
Ease of Admin
8.8
226
9.0
349
Quality of Support
9.1
439
9.0
718
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
219
9.0
347
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
561
9.2
865
Features by Category
8.1
10,363
8.5
9,099
Expense Reports
8.5
451
8.7
471
|
Verified
8.7
451
8.9
472
|
Verified
8.2
444
8.5
542
|
Verified
8.8
456
9.3
645
|
Verified
8.8
449
8.6
338
|
Verified
8.3
437
Feature Not Available
8.4
393
8.7
408
|
Verified
Travel Management
7.7
401
Feature Not Available
7.2
362
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.3
376
7.8
244
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
254
Mobile
8.7
435
9.3
672
|
Verified
7.6
368
7.6
221
6.9
340
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.6
375
7.5
297
|
Verified
7.8
381
7.7
286
|
Verified
Administration
8.0
343
8.3
265
|
Verified
Administration
8.0
389
8.5
356
|
Verified
8.2
407
8.7
379
|
Verified
8.3
406
8.9
531
|
Verified
8.1
388
8.3
277
|
Verified
8.5
399
8.9
462
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
391
8.4
396
|
Verified
7.8
362
8.3
291
|
Verified
8.1
365
8.2
241
8.7
402
9.1
551
|
Verified
8.7
392
9.0
500
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.3
2,695
7.9
1,059
Setup
8.2
161
8.1
51
8.5
172
8.3
54
8.3
166
7.7
50
Performance
Feature Not Available
7.1
53
7.8
140
7.4
51
7.3
148
7.5
51
Feature Not Available
7.4
50
Payment Cards
Feature Not Available
7.9
48
8.7
148
7.9
49
8.5
152
7.9
53
Reporting
8.6
152
8.3
50
8.4
149
7.9
51
8.3
149
8.1
51
7.7
144
8.0
48
Payments
8.1
149
7.8
50
8.2
147
7.8
51
8.7
152
8.1
50
7.7
131
7.2
46
Fraud & Risk Management
8.4
147
8.5
48
8.6
140
8.3
54
8.8
148
8.4
50
8.2
682
Not enough data
Invoice Management
9.0
31
Not enough data
7.2
27
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
30
Not enough data
7.9
28
Not enough data
7.2
27
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
Risk
7.6
26
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
Recovery
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.2
27
Not enough data
Audit
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Fraud
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.2
1,883
8.0
744
Invoice Generation
Feature Not Available
7.2
40
Feature Not Available
8.5
54
Feature Not Available
8.3
47
Invoice Processing
8.5
183
8.3
57
7.8
162
7.3
42
8.0
166
7.4
45
8.3
178
8.1
50
Analytics
8.2
169
8.1
47
7.8
157
8.4
52
Feature Not Available
7.2
42
8.3
172
8.6
65
Integration
8.4
182
8.5
51
8.6
182
8.9
69
7.8
163
7.4
38
8.3
169
8.0
45
8.2
1,679
8.3
1,368
Card Management
8.6
191
8.5
161
8.7
193
8.9
163
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.4
165
8.4
138
Feature Not Available
8.4
129
8.4
170
8.2
119
Controls
7.6
146
7.5
90
8.2
179
8.9
151
8.4
162
8.4
112
8.0
167
8.3
123
7.6
158
7.9
91
7.7
148
7.8
91
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Payhawk
Payhawk
Pleo
Pleo
Unique Categories
Payhawk
Payhawk is categorized as AP Automation
Pleo
Pleo has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Payhawk
Payhawk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.4%
Pleo
Pleo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Payhawk
Payhawk
Computer Software
15.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Financial Services
6.7%
Accounting
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Other
58.8%
Pleo
Pleo
Computer Software
12.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Financial Services
4.3%
Hospitality
3.1%
Other
63.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Payhawk
Payhawk
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Accounting

Reimbursing feature (for the entities which currencies are available) - reimbursable amounts immediately reaches the recipient's bank account; it is also very convenient to pay out from the accountant's perspective.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Accounting

Constant errors with exports to Xero, issues with foreign currencies and refunds, issues with overlap between review checkpoints

Pleo
Pleo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PS
Per S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

very easy to keep track of all receipt and easy to use for all employes

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

It is time-wasting adding the cost center (tags) every time for every transaction that happens every month for the same subscription. It would be useful for the tags that their last assigned choice is saved and then automatically to appear on the next...

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Discussions
Payhawk
Payhawk Discussions
Payhawk incentivises gift card without any remarks - then G2 says 'not eligible'
2 comments
Official Response from Payhawk
Hello Sebastian, It appears that your G2 voucher has been marked as redeemed. If this isn’t correct or you need any assistance, please let us know. 🙌 Read more
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Payhawk has no more discussions with answers
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
Can I separate manager transactions into lists?
1 comment
Sam L.
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