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Assistant.to vs Pleo

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Assistant.to

Software

The easiest way to schedule meetings

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pleo logo

Pleo

Software

Smart company cards for forward-thinking teams

From
£9.5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Assistant.to has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Assistant.to no longer an independent product. assistant.to redirects to Cirrus Insight, which absorbed it; Pleo card delays and transaction limits impact usability, with limited regional acceptance in some areas
  • They diverge on capability: Assistant.to covers In-email scheduling, Pleo covers Company cards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Assistant.to and Pleo actually diverge.

Attributes where Assistant.to and Pleo differ
AttributeAssistant.toPleo
Starting priceFree£9.5/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsChrome-extensioniOS, Android, Web
Founded20142015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Assistant.to

  • In-email scheduling
  • One-click booking
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Time zone handling
  • Simple interface
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar
  • Chrome-extension support

Only in Pleo

  • Company cards
  • Receipt capture
  • Expense categorization
  • Spend limits
  • Accounting sync
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Assistant.to

  • Schedulingnot Pleo
  • Appointment bookingnot Pleo
  • Time trackingnot Pleo
  • Resource managementnot Pleo
  • Team coordinationnot Pleo

Pleo

  • Employee expensesnot Assistant.to
  • Spending autonomynot Assistant.to
  • Expense automationnot Assistant.to

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Assistant.to

  • No longer an independent product. assistant.to redirects to Cirrus Insight, which absorbed it
  • Its scheduling now sits inside a wider Salesforce-focused sales tool rather than being a standalone add-in

Pleo

  • Card delays and transaction limits impact usability, with limited regional acceptance in some areas
  • Receipt capture OCR inaccuracies and upload lag/glitches complicate expense categorization
  • Limited expense categories and tags reduce flexibility for complex accounting structures
  • Transaction approval workflows have minimal customization options
  • Lacks in-built forecasting tools and reporting is basic, providing limited insights into trends

Pricing, plan by plan

Assistant.to

Free
  • FreeFree
    • In-email scheduling
    • Basic features
  • Pro$5/month
    • Team features
    • Custom branding
    • Priority support

Pleo

£9.5/month
  • Starter$9.5/month
    • Company cards
    • Real-time expense tracking
    • Automated reports
  • Essential$39/month
    • Reimbursements
    • Mileage and per diem
    • Vendor cards
  • Advanced$89/month
    • Cashback
    • Budgets
    • Multi-entity management
  • Beyond$179/month
    • Spending insights
    • Sub-wallets
    • Dedicated success manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Assistant.to if

  • You need in-email scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome-extension.
  • You also want one-click booking.
Assistant.to review

Choose Pleo if

  • You need company cards.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want receipt capture.
Pleo review

Questions people ask

Is Assistant.to or Pleo better?
Neither clearly leads. Assistant.to starts at Free and Pleo at £9.5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Assistant.to or Pleo?
Assistant.to has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Assistant.to and £9.5/month for Pleo.
Does Assistant.to or Pleo run on more platforms?
Assistant.to runs on Chrome-extension. Pleo runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Assistant.to for free?
Yes. Assistant.to has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pleo starts at £9.5/month.
What is Assistant.to best used for?
Assistant.to is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Pleo is typically brought in for.
What can Assistant.to do that Pleo cannot?
Assistant.to covers In-email scheduling, One-click booking, Google Calendar sync, Time zone handling. Pleo covers Company cards, Receipt capture, Expense categorization, Spend limits.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pleo: What are Pleo's pricing tiers?

Pleo offers four pricing tiers: Starter (GBP 9.50/month), Essential (GBP 39.00/month), Advanced (GBP 89.00/month), and Beyond (GBP 179.00/month). Annual billing provides equivalent of two free months.

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Pleo: Does Pleo have a free tier?

No, Pleo does not offer a free tier or permanent free plan. All plans require payment with a free trial available for evaluation.

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Pleo: What integrations does Pleo support for accounting?

Pleo integrates directly with Xero and QuickBooks, plus Sage 200, Sage 50, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Datev, and Visma e-conomic. Zapier integrations are also available.

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Pleo: What platforms can access Pleo?

Pleo is accessible via iOS and Android mobile apps, and through a web interface. Physical and virtual cards are issued for spending.

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Pleo: Does Pleo support multiple currencies?

Yes, Pleo supports multi-currency spending and transactions. The platform is particularly strong for European teams with local payment methods.

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