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Microsoft To Do vs Pleo
The short version
- Only Microsoft To Do has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Pleo covers Company cards.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and Pleo actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft To Do | Pleo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | £9.5/month |
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos | iOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 1975 | 2015 |
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 Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
Only in Pleo
- Company cards
- Receipt capture
- Expense categorization
- Spend limits
- Accounting sync
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Sage
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Pleo
- Appointment bookingnot Pleo
- Time trackingnot Pleo
- Resource managementnot Pleo
- Team coordinationnot Pleo
Pleo
- Employee expensesnot Microsoft To Do
- Spending autonomynot Microsoft To Do
- Expense automationnot Microsoft To Do
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
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
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
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 Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Choose Pleo if
- You need company cards.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want receipt capture.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft To Do or Pleo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do 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, Microsoft To Do or Pleo?
- Microsoft To Do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Microsoft To Do and £9.5/month for Pleo.
- Does Microsoft To Do or Pleo run on more platforms?
- Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Pleo runs on iOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Microsoft To Do for free?
- Yes. Microsoft To Do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pleo starts at £9.5/month.
- What is Microsoft To Do best used for?
- Microsoft To Do 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 Microsoft To Do do that Pleo cannot?
- Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Pleo covers Company cards, Receipt capture, Expense categorization, Spend limits. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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.
SourcePleo: 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.
SourcePleo: 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.
SourcePleo: 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.
SourcePleo: 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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