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Billit vs Pleo

Billit logo

Billit

Accounting

Belgian invoicing and accounting software with Peppol e-invoicing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pleo logo

Pleo

Accounting

Smart company cards for forward-thinking teams

From
£9.5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Billit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Billit annual billing required to get approximately 15% discount (one free month included); Pleo card delays and transaction limits impact usability, with limited regional acceptance in some areas
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Billit and Pleo actually diverge.

Attributes where Billit and Pleo differ
AttributeBillitPleo
Starting priceFree£9.5/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2015

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

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 Billit

Nothing recorded that Pleo does not also cover.

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.

Billit

  • Invoice generation and document management for freelancers and small businessesnot Pleo
  • E-invoicing and Peppol compliance for European businessesnot Pleo
  • Recurring billing and payment reminder workflowsnot Pleo

Pleo

  • Employee expensesnot Billit
  • Spending autonomynot Billit
  • Expense automationnot Billit

Where each one falls short

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

Billit

  • Annual billing required to get approximately 15% discount (one free month included)
  • Additional user seats cost €5 per user per month on top of plan price
  • Overage pricing per document decreases with tier, penalizing rapid growth within a tier

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

Billit

Free
  • Starter$7.5/month
    • Up to 25 documents per month
    • Peppol e-invoicing
    • Invoice customization
  • Growth$25/month
    • Up to 500 documents per month
    • All Starter features
    • Additional documents: €0.25 per document
  • Professional$250/month
    • Up to 1,000 documents per month
    • All Growth features
    • Additional documents: €0.15 per document
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • 1,000+ documents per month
    • Custom pricing

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 Billit if

  • You want to start without paying.
Billit 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 Billit or Pleo better?
Neither clearly leads. Billit 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, Billit or Pleo?
Billit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Billit and £9.5/month for Pleo.
Does Billit or Pleo run on more platforms?
Billit runs on Web. Pleo runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Billit for free?
Yes. Billit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pleo starts at £9.5/month.
What is Billit best used for?
Billit is most often used for invoice generation and document management for freelancers and small businesses, e-invoicing and peppol compliance for european businesses, recurring billing and payment reminder workflows. Of those, invoice generation and document management for freelancers and small businesses and e-invoicing and peppol compliance for european businesses are not what Pleo is typically brought in for.
What can Billit do that Pleo cannot?
Pleo covers Company cards, Receipt capture, Expense categorization, Spend limits.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Billit: What does Billit Starter plan include and how much does it cost?

Billit Starter is €7.50 per month (or €22.92 per month with annual billing, roughly 15% off) and supports up to 25 documents per month. All plans include Peppol e-invoicing, invoice customization, quotes, mobile app, bank integration, and payment reminders. Extra documents over the limit cost €0.50 each.

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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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Billit: How much does it cost to add team members to a Billit account?

The first user is included in your plan. Additional team members cost €5 per user per month. Bookkeepers and accountants can access the accountant portal for free.

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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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Billit: What is the difference between Billit Growth and Professional plans?

Billit Growth is €25/month for up to 500 documents monthly (€0.25 per overage). Professional is €250/month for up to 1,000 documents monthly (€0.15 per overage). Both include all features; the only differences are document limit and overage rates.

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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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