ApprovalMax vs. Pleo

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ApprovalMax
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
ApprovalMax provides approval workflow automation for cloud accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks Online. It replaces paper- and email-based approval processes with multi-step and multi-role automated approval workflows that enable automated notifications to approvers, automated audit trails, and mobile approvals. Approval workflows include: Invoice approvals / bill review and bill approval Purchase order approval, including the functionality to create…
$44
per month
Pleo
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
Pleo, headquartered in Copenhagen, offers smart company cards that enable employees to buy the things they need for work, all while keeping a company's finance director in control of spending.N/A
Pricing
ApprovalMaxPleo
Editions & Modules
ApprovalMax Standard
$44
per month
ApprovalMax Advanced
$69
per month
ApprovalMax Premium
$99
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ApprovalMaxPleo
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Features
ApprovalMaxPleo
Payment Management
Comparison of Payment Management features of Product A and Product B
ApprovalMax
8.0
1 Ratings
29% above category average
Pleo
9.6
1 Ratings
18% above category average
Customizable Approval Policies9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Financial Document Management9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Payment Status Tracking9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Payment Audit Trail9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Duplicate Bill Detection4.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Advanced OCR00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Electronic Funds Transfer00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Accounts Payable
Comparison of Accounts Payable features of Product A and Product B
ApprovalMax
8.5
1 Ratings
43% above category average
Pleo
-
Ratings
Automated Accounts Payable Processes9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Vendor Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Expense Management
Comparison of Expense Management features of Product A and Product B
ApprovalMax
-
Ratings
Pleo
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Employee Expense Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Corporate Card Reconciliation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
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9.0
(1 ratings)
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User Testimonials
ApprovalMaxPleo
Likelihood to Recommend
ApprovalMax
As mentioned previously - able to send invoice based on amount , program code and division code ,supplier is very useful feature ; If an invoice does not fit into approval process than it is rejected and an email is received mentioning the reason
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Pleo Technologies Ltd
Pleo is ideal for SMBs looking to streamline their expense management processes. It offers a cost-effective solution for controlling and tracking expenses without the complexity of larger enterprise systems.Startups often have limited resources and need efficient expense tracking. Pleo's user-friendly interface and real-time expense data can help startups maintain control over their spending. for businesses that provide company cards to employees. It allows for easy card issuance, spending control, and real-time tracking of card transactions.
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Pros
ApprovalMax
  • choice based on Program codes / division codes - we use Xero accounting system and we have 22 program codes and 11 divison codes ; once invoice is entered in Xero depending on relevant program code and divison code, Approval max automatically send invoice to relevant person depending on approval workflow process . One manager could be handling multiple divison and program codes; if our approval work flow process is properly designed - it is accurate in sending invoice to relevant manager.
  • invoice can also send to various managers based on General ledger codes ; this flexibility makes useful when manager is handling only certain nature of expenses regardless of program codes / divisionl.
  • Approval process can also be designed based on level of amount ; and level of amount is derived from our Delegation policy. it makes audit of application of delegation policy easy ; we give copy of delegation policy and print of approval work flow process to auditor.
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Pleo Technologies Ltd
  • Expense Tracking and Management
  • Compliance and Policy Adjerence
  • Cost Control with streamlined reimbursements
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Cons
ApprovalMax
  • date and time of change in approval process ; for example if Mr. A was responsible for all expenses above $1000 in Oct 23 and from Nov 23 it is changed to $5000 . in Dec 23 if it is checked - it will show approval limit of $5000 ; but will not show from which date limit was changed. Auditor always asks this question when the limit was changed in approval max - we cannot prove it.
  • If there is audit trail of who made the changes , when and what changes were made ; will be good.
  • when we are in main page of seeing invoices awaiting approval - there are hundreds of invoices - searching for one invoice from particular supplier is very cumbersome job - we have to go by each and every invoice in order to find that invoice ; it will be good if we have search function on main page itself ; in current scenario we have to go to report section - input all filters and than search for that particular invoice.
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Pleo Technologies Ltd
  • integration options
  • reporting and analytics
  • mobile app usability
  • expense rule automation
  • multi-currency support
  • receipt management
  • expense policy customization
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Pleo Technologies Ltd
1.its user-friendliness and ease of use, making it suitable for our company 2.cost-effective with a straightforward pricing model and lower initial setup costs. 3.simplifies company card management and provides real-time expense tracking
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Return on Investment
ApprovalMax
  • It has certainly made a positive impact ; it is definately worth its value ; when we are processing hundreds of invoices every fortnight ; getting approval of invoices in timely manner for all invoices is of paramount importance . as approval max has its own app - approval can be done on mobile phone also ; this is particularly helpful when staff is travelling .
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Pleo Technologies Ltd
  • improving efficiency
  • providing valuable financial insight
  • Improved Compliance:
  • Visibility and Reporting
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ScreenShots

ApprovalMax Screenshots

Screenshot of Bill approval workflowScreenshot of Purchase order creation and approval workflowScreenshot of Approval rulesScreenshot of Built-in reportsScreenshot of Automated audit trail