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Fyle vs Reclaim.ai

Fyle logo

Fyle

Software

Real-time expense management that works with your cards

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Reclaim.ai logo

Reclaim.ai

Software

Smart scheduling for busy teams

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Reclaim.ai 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; Reclaim.ai no offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
  • They diverge on capability: Fyle covers Real-time card tracking, Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fyle and Reclaim.ai actually diverge.

Attributes where Fyle and Reclaim.ai differ
AttributeFyleReclaim.ai
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser Extension
Founded20162019

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 Fyle

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

Only in Reclaim.ai

  • Smart scheduling
  • Habit tracking
  • Task integration
  • Buffer time
  • Meeting optimization
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Todoist

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Fyle

  • Expense reporting and corporate card reconciliationnot Reclaim.ai
  • Enforcing spend policy and approvals before reimbursementnot Reclaim.ai

Reclaim.ai

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

Reclaim.ai

  • No offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
  • Free tier is very limited (1 habit, 1 scheduling link, 1-week scheduling range)
  • Pricing is complex with hidden costs from AI Agent quotas and Attendee User (AU) charges
  • Weak mobile experience; primarily a web and browser extension tool
  • Requires 20-30 minutes setup and 2-week evaluation before effectiveness is clear
  • Outlook Calendar support is less mature with occasional sync delays

Pricing, plan by plan

Fyle

$29/month
  • Standard$8/month
    • Real-time card feeds
    • Receipt matching
    • Basic approvals
  • Business$12/month
    • Advanced policies
    • Custom workflows
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited users
    • API access
    • Priority support

Reclaim.ai

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • 1 scheduling link
    • 1 smart meeting
  • Starter$10/month
    • Unlimited habits
    • Unlimited scheduling links
    • Task integrations
  • Business$15/month
    • Starter features
    • Smart meetings
    • Team collaboration
  • Enterprise$22/month
    • Business features
    • SSO
    • Custom integrations

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.

Choose Reclaim.ai if

  • You need smart scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
  • You also want habit tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Fyle or Reclaim.ai better?
Neither clearly leads. Fyle starts at $29/month and Reclaim.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fyle or Reclaim.ai?
Reclaim.ai has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Fyle and Free for Reclaim.ai.
Does Fyle or Reclaim.ai run on more platforms?
Fyle runs on Web, Ios, Android. Reclaim.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
Can I use Reclaim.ai for free?
Yes. Reclaim.ai has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fyle starts at $29/month.
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 Reclaim.ai is typically brought in for.
What can Fyle do that Reclaim.ai cannot?
Fyle covers Real-time card tracking, Automatic receipt matching, Expense policies, Approval workflows. Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling, Habit tracking, Task integration, Buffer time. Both handle Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Reclaim.ai: What does Reclaim.ai's free plan include?

The free plan includes limited features: 1 user, 1 scheduling link, 1 smart meeting, 3 habits maximum, 1 calendar sync, and a 13-week scheduling range.

Source
Reclaim.ai: How much does Reclaim.ai cost?

Starter costs $10/seat/month, Business $15/seat/month, and Enterprise $22/seat/month on yearly billing. Pricing excludes additional costs for AI Agent quotas and Attendee Users (AU).

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Reclaim.ai: Can I use Reclaim.ai on my phone?

Reclaim.ai is primarily a web and browser extension tool. Mobile apps exist but function better as viewers than editors. Real work requires desktop access.

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Reclaim.ai: Does Reclaim.ai work with Outlook Calendar?

Reclaim was built for Google Calendar first. Outlook support exists but is less mature, with occasional sync delays and fewer features compared to Google Calendar integration.

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Reclaim.ai: What tasks and projects can Reclaim.ai integrate with?

Reclaim integrates with Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, and Linear for task scheduling and automation.

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