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Fyle vs Monzo

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Fyle

Accounting

Real-time expense management that works with your cards

From
$11.99/month per active user
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Monzo logo

Monzo

Personal Finance

UK-licensed digital bank with FSCS-protected deposits and no foreign currency card fees

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Monzo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fyle billed per active user, defined as anyone who creates an expense or has a connected card with transactions in the month, so headcount does not predict the bill; Monzo monzo is UK-focused, so customers wanting deep multi-currency holding, broad international transfers or in-app investing will find its feature set narrower than Revolut.
  • They diverge on capability: Fyle covers Real-time card tracking, Monzo covers FSCS-protected deposits.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fyle and Monzo actually diverge.

Attributes where Fyle and Monzo differ
AttributeFyleMonzo
Starting price$11.99/month per active userFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree core current account; paid Plus and Premium tiers add features
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
CategoryAccountingPersonal Finance
Founded2016Unknown

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

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 Fyle

  • Real-time card tracking
  • Automatic receipt matching
  • Expense policies
  • Approval workflows
  • Mileage tracking
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Sage Intacct

Only in Monzo

  • FSCS-protected deposits
  • Fee-free foreign spending
  • Savings Pots
  • Joint and shared accounts
  • Instant spending notifications
  • Overdrafts and loans

What people use each for

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

Fyle

  • Expense reporting and corporate card reconciliationnot Monzo
  • Enforcing spend policy and approvals before reimbursementnot Monzo

Monzo

  • A UK resident wanting a free current account with statutory FSCS deposit protection rather than e-money safeguardingnot Fyle
  • A frequent traveller wanting free foreign currency card spending on a UK-regulated accountnot Fyle
  • A household wanting a joint account with shared budgeting and spending visibilitynot Fyle
  • Someone building savings using automated Pots with partner-bank interest rather than a separate savings accountnot Fyle

Where each one falls short

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

Fyle

  • Billed per active user, defined as anyone who creates an expense or has a connected card with transactions in the month, so headcount does not predict the bill
  • The Growth plan carries a 5 user minimum and the Business plan a 10 user minimum, so the entry cost is set by the floor rather than the team
  • API access and the Sage Intacct and NetSuite integrations require a paid tier
  • ACH reimbursements and project expense tracking sit above the entry plan
  • Both published plans are billed annually
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and aimed at organisations with 250 or more employees

Monzo

  • Monzo is UK-focused, so customers wanting deep multi-currency holding, broad international transfers or in-app investing will find its feature set narrower than Revolut.
  • Overdraft and loan products carry interest charges based on individually assessed rates, and like any consumer credit product the cost varies by risk profile rather than being a flat, predictable fee.
  • Free ATM withdrawals abroad are capped at a monthly limit on the free tier, after which a fee applies, so heavy cash users abroad may find the free tier insufficient.
  • As an app-first bank with very limited physical presence, customers who prefer in-person branch banking or need to deposit cash regularly will find it inconvenient compared with a traditional high street bank.
  • Some paid-tier perks, such as travel insurance bundled into Premium, require reading policy terms carefully, since bundled insurance products can have narrower cover than a standalone policy bought separately.

Pricing, plan by plan

Fyle

$11.99/month per active user
  • Growth$11.99/month per active user
    • Minimum 5 users
    • Unlimited expense tracking, receipt scanning
    • Card integrations, mileage/per diem tracking
  • Business$14.99/month per active user
    • Minimum 10 users
    • Multi-stage approvals, ACH reimbursements (US only)
    • Project tracking, Sage Intacct/300 CRE integrations
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • 250+ employees
    • IP whitelisting, SSO options
    • Branded accounts, dedicated account manager

Monzo

Free
  • Monzo (free)Free
    • Free current account with FSCS-protected deposits
    • Fee-free foreign currency card spending
    • Free ATM withdrawals abroad up to a monthly limit
  • Monzo Plus$5/month
    • Higher fee-free overseas ATM withdrawal limit
    • Custom card colours and virtual cards
    • Savings and budgeting extras
  • Monzo Premium$15/month
    • Travel and phone insurance included
    • Metal card
    • Airport lounge access on some plans

Which should you pick?

Choose Fyle if

  • You need real-time card tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want automatic receipt matching.
Fyle review

Choose Monzo if

  • You need fscs-protected deposits.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want fee-free foreign spending.
Monzo review

Questions people ask

Is Fyle or Monzo better?
Neither clearly leads. Fyle starts at $11.99/month per active user and Monzo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fyle or Monzo?
Monzo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $11.99/month per active user for Fyle and Free for Monzo.
Does Fyle or Monzo run on more platforms?
Fyle runs on Web, Ios, Android. Monzo runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Monzo for free?
Yes. Monzo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fyle starts at $11.99/month per active user.
What is Fyle best used for?
Fyle is most often used for expense reporting and corporate card reconciliation, enforcing spend policy and approvals before reimbursement. Of those, expense reporting and corporate card reconciliation and enforcing spend policy and approvals before reimbursement are not what Monzo is typically brought in for.
What can Fyle do that Monzo cannot?
Fyle covers Real-time card tracking, Automatic receipt matching, Expense policies, Approval workflows. Monzo covers FSCS-protected deposits, Fee-free foreign spending, Savings Pots, Joint and shared accounts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fyle: How does Fyle define and charge for active users?

An 'active user' is defined as an employee who creates at least one expense or has a credit card connected with active transactions monthly. You only pay for active users, not all onboarded employees.

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Monzo: Is Monzo a real bank?

Yes, Monzo Bank Limited holds a full UK banking licence and is regulated by the FCA and PRA, the same framework as traditional UK banks.

Fyle: What is Fyle's Growth plan pricing?

The Growth plan costs $11.99 per active user per month (billed annually) with a minimum of 5 users. Includes unlimited expense tracking, receipt scanning, and single-stage approvals.

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Monzo: Are my savings protected if Monzo fails?

Eligible deposits are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to 85,000 pounds per eligible person, the same statutory protection as other UK banks.

Fyle: What features does Fyle's Business plan add?

The Business plan costs $14.99 per active user per month (minimum 10 users, annual billing) and adds multi-stage approvals, project tracking, ACH reimbursements (US only), and premium support.

Source
Monzo: Does Monzo charge for spending abroad?

No card fee applies for purchases abroad at the interbank exchange rate; free ATM withdrawals abroad are capped at a monthly limit before a fee applies.

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