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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 31st, 2026 # Reviews of Zoho Expense Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Kevin J Operations Project CoordinatorEnvironmental Services, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It has also helped us to curate our own custom expense policies which help us to keep check of our expenditure on specific operations during projects so that we remain compliant with the company's expenditure regulations.“ July 9, 2026 Santiago G AdministratorAutomotive, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The OCR receipt scanning can sometimes be a bit slow to process, and it occasionally misreads faded or crumpled receipts, requiring manual corrections.“ June 27, 2026 Drixel G. D Finance ComptrollerHospital & Health Care, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “For our operations, features like OCR receipt scanning, automated policy checks, and real-time mileage tracking are spot-on and "fit for purpose."“ April 6, 2026 Drixel G. D Finance ComptrollerHospital & Health Care, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “On the flip side, In a world of nation-state hackers and phishing pros, I worry about vulnerabilities in third-party integrations or unpatched APIs.“ April 6, 2026 Kevin J Operations Project CoordinatorEnvironmental Services, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It has exceptional receipt capture features which enable us to record even the hardcopy purchase receipts by scanning them, allowing us to ensure all expense data is recorded.“ July 9, 2026 SN Sinethemba N two ICIndustrial Automation, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The interface can be confusing at first, especially when working with advances, reimbursements, and company-paid expenses.“ June 4, 2026 Kirti S NANon-Profit Organization Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The automated receipt scanning (auto scan) feature is a massive timesaver; it accurately extracts data so users don't have to enter everything manually.“ May 18, 2026 Lemuel W ownerWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “I don't like how corporate cards can't be set for reimbursement. And deleting cards proved difficult.“ March 4, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1222 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jasmine R. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great for small businesses" March 18, 2026 5.0 It is great to be able to keep track of all of my supplies and other expenses. I love being able to see the receipts and categorized them where needed. Pros I love being able to do all of book keeping for my crafting business. I am able to track everything I need to manage all my expenses. Cons The only thing that is inconvenient is having so submit requests. I don't have employees, I am a sole-proprietor, I am the one submitting the receipts, and the only one doing the book keeping. It's just an extra step I am having to go through. Alternatives considered [Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/) Reason for choosing Zoho Expense Wave didn't quite do everything I needed to even with there paid plan. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) I was not able to track my cash on hand nor have a petty account without having to upgrade from the Sole-proprietorship plan. Review Source CD Cody D. Operations Manager Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An Elegant Approach to Simplifying Management of Company Expenses" July 1, 2026 4.0 Zoho Expense has given me a very good general experience. Expense management has been coordinated, turnaround time cut, and financial transparency throughout the company enhanced thanks in great part to it. The automation tools help to guarantee policy adherence and correct record keeping while therefore reducing administrative work. Zoho Expense offers a simple and reliable answer for operations teams trying to increase efficiency and have more control over company costs. Pros From submitting invoices to authorizations and reimbursement tracking, Zoho Expense streamlines the whole expenditure management process—something I as an Operations Manager valued. Automated expense categorization, policy enforcement, and real-time reporting helped to cut human effort and increase visibility into company expenditure. Additionally making it simple for staff members to submit costs on the go were the mobile app and receipt scanning features. Cons Though the system is quite feature-rich, setting up cost policies and approval procedures might take some time during the first configuration. Some sophisticated reporting and customizing demands might also need extra setup to fully satisfy the needs of the company. Review Source CS Cordell S. Operations Coordinator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Not the best software on the market." December 10, 2025 3.0 We ultimately switched to a different platform due to the overcomplication for submitting receipts. Our team was having issues with the amount of steps. Pros Zoho was great for submitting expenses and it has great organizational tools for monthly submittance. Cons Zoho was a little overcomplicated with it's expense reporting. It pales in comparison to other expense reporting platforms. Review Source NW Nathan W. CEO International Affairs Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Strong Expense Tool with Helpful Automation" June 11, 2026 5.0 Zoho Expense has been a very solid expense management tool for our business. The automations are one of the biggest advantages, especially for routing approvals, matching expenses, and reducing manual follow-up. Receipt submission is simple from both mobile and desktop, and the mileage tracking feature is practical and easy to use for employees who travel or drive for business. Overall, the platform offers strong value for the money compared with other expense tools, while still covering the core features we need. The mobile app is convenient for quick submissions on the go, and the desktop version works well for reviewing, approving, and managing reports. Pros What I like most about Zoho Expense is the receipt submittal process and the automated matching. It makes it much easier for users to submit expenses quickly and helps reduce manual review time. The matching is not perfect yet, and some expenses still require cleanup or manual attention, but the automation is still a major benefit and one of the strongest features of the platform. Cons The main downside is that there is a bit of a learning curve at first. Zoho Expense has a lot of capability, which is a positive overall, but that also means there are several settings, workflows, and options to understand before everything feels intuitive. Once it is configured and users get familiar with it, the complexity becomes more manageable. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Zoho Expense I don't remember. I don't remember and I don't remember. Probably cost and features. Switched from [Expensify](https://www.capterra.com/p/97594/Expensify/) They messed the bed. I needed something that worked without breaking the bank. Review Source EB Erick B. Director of design and research Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A reliable tool fir expense management." June 17, 2026 4.0 Zoho Expense is perfect when it comes to expense management and cost analysis. It also ensures smooth employee reimbursement. Pros The software is well suited in expense management and spend control. It has extensive analytics and reporting tools. User interface of the product is friendly and customer support services are available 24/7. The product also supports GPS Tracking and ensures real-time workflow management. Cons The software has no limitations unlike its competitors. It has amazing security management features and an affordable pricing. No complaints. Review Source AS Ahmed S. Accountant Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Average Good" August 11, 2026 4.0 I like Zoho expense, it's basic and easy to use. Most of the functionalities are there. Easy reporting Pros Zoho expense is easy to use and giving full value for money and customer support is always there heling you resolve issues with pace. Cons Not able to cope with full diversification as per the current practices as there could be additional features as tracking systems section could have more. Review Source MC Marlene C. Finance Manager Construction Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Recommend Zoho Expenses" June 15, 2026 5.0 It has been a great experience working with the application, and the customer service team is very helpful. Pros I like the security feature. It has multi-level security. The user interface is also user-friendly. Very easy to use and straightforward. Their customer support is outstanding. I connected with \[sensitive content hidden\] and he answered all my questions. Cons Nothing, it has more features than I expected. The price is very affordable. Also, you can create custom rules to match your organizational needs. Review Source MS Mathew S. Financial Analyst Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Zoho Onboarding" July 2, 2026 5.0 Once again, we haven't tested Zoho enough to make an assumption, but I would like to highlight the level of customer support received. Pros Still learning, but the customer support has been very present in onboarding. Would highly recommend so far. Cons We haven't tested Zoho enough to make an assumption, but I would like to highlight the level of customer support received. Review Source SL Simon L. Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great for busy people" July 6, 2026 5.0 Absolutely fantastic, as someone who is extremely busy, I struggle with my expense submissions, this takes the stress out of it Pros That it automates the workflow for collating my expenses together and creating a report for eas of submission Cons The confusing licensing model, I'm still unsure if there is a free tier yet for this as there are a few days left of my trial Review Source PRO Pranav Raj O. Owner Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "App to try" June 20, 2026 5.0 Pros I like that how easy tracking the expenses the app has made specially integrated with other application.s Cons User interface is a bit issue. That is not that modular. Otherwise no issue with the application. NA Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Finance Comptroller Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "The Wins That Keep Us Hooked" April 6, 2026 5.0 Zoho Expense punches above its weight on value—it's a fraction of the cost of their competitors, yet delivers 90% of the functionality we need without bloated pricing tiers. For our operations, features like OCR receipt scanning, automated policy checks, and real-time mileage tracking are spot-on and "fit for purpose." The mobile app and web dashboard have clean, intuitive interfaces—no steep learning curve for our field reps submitting claims on the go. Approval workflows integrate seamlessly with Zoho Books, cutting our month-end close from days to hours. And customer support? Outstanding. Live chat resolves issues in minutes, there's a robust knowledge base, phone support for PH users, and even a community forum for quick tips. It's readily available in multiple forms, making it feel like they prioritize users.On the flip side, In a world of nation-state hackers and phishing pros, I worry about vulnerabilities in third-party integrations or unpatched APIs. We've added extra layers (VPNs, custom policies), but it shouldn't be this much extra work. Overall, Zoho Expense has transformed our DSO and expense accuracy. Pros Value for money as compared to other systems, features and user interfaces that are fit for purpose, and customer support that are readily available in several forms. Cons Security is a concern given the vulnerabilities and sophistication of hacking capabilities. In a world of nation-state hackers and phishing pros, I worry about vulnerabilities in third-party integrations or unpatched APIs. We've added extra layers (VPNs, custom policies), but it shouldn't be this much extra work. Alternatives considered [Expensify](https://www.capterra.com/p/97594/Expensify/)[SAP Concur](https://www.capterra.com/p/380/Concur-Expense/)[QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Zoho Expense Zoho Expense has better functionality and cost-effectiveness. Switched from [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/) Zoho Expense has better functionality and cost-effectiveness. Review Source MB Marvyn B. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "M&E Financial Services Review for Zoho" January 2, 2026 5.0 Overall, I cannot complain. It allows me to do my job and give my clients what they expect from me without any issues. Pros Zoho provides everything I need for a small fraction of other software. Also, the features and abilities that it has. The reports I can run without having any issues. Cons The only thing I do not like is that you cannot bundle services or companies. Wish there was packages at a cheaper price for users who use multiple sections and for multiple companies. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/)[Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/) Reason for choosing Zoho Expense I believed that Zoho would give me everything I need for a reasonable price. Review Source SH Sachin H. Director Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zoho Expense Review by Sachin Hegde" October 29, 2025 5.0 Fantastic experience and proud to be using the product. I would like to recommend this product to everyone since Zoho is an ecosystem of many useful products which can be used seamlessly Pros Fantastic product with all the necessary features. Very well thought of interface and very useful. Best feature is the multi currency usage Cons Some integration issues may crop up. Customer support was not very prompt and infact I still have the query not addressed Alternatives considered [Walnut.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/245757/Walnutio/) Reason for choosing Zoho Expense Ease of use and customizations. Also, integrates well with other Zoho products Review Source Jason P. Operations - Founding Partner Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great value with impressive AI receipt recognition " December 4, 2025 4.0 Over all, its been a success using this product - and the value is hard to beat! Receipt/invoice file managment could use some minor improvements - like built file handling/naming rules. Pros I have been using Zoho products for over a decade. Over the course of my consulting career, I have evaluated thousands of software solutions for various businesses - small to corporate enterprise level. Zoho is always at the top when it comes to value-to-feature ratio. Expense is no different. The AI receipt & invoice recogonition is impressively accurate - and was the deciding factor for use in my own company! Cons If its your first time with zoho products, expect a learning curve (like other platforms). More canned control over the receipt/invoice file management would be helpful! Not a big fan of Deluge, their customization platform. Alternatives considered [Expensify](https://www.capterra.com/p/97594/Expensify/)[QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Zoho Expense Expense and Books combonation was key to it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer NA Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Streamlined Expense Tracking with Great Automation" May 18, 2026 4.0 Overall, Zoho Expense has significantly reduced the time we spend on monthly expense reports and approvals. It integrates nicely into our workflow, and despite a slight learning curve at the start, it offers excellent value for the money. Pros The automated receipt scanning (auto scan) feature is a massive timesaver; it accurately extracts data so users don't have to enter everything manually. The mobile app makes it incredibly easy to track expenses on the go, and the multi-currency support is seamless for travel. Cons The initial setup and configuration of compliance policies can feel a bit overwhelming and rigid for smaller teams. Occasionally, the optical character recognition (OCR) takes a little longer than expected to process a receipt during peak hours. Review Source PS Pamela S. Director of Operations Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for small teams" August 15, 2025 4.0 Our team is really happy with Zoho expense. It's simplified the process for them in recording and tracking their expenses and saves time. Pros I think it's a great value for the cost. We've been able to customize it to meet our needs. It allows us to track our expenses more efficiently and is saving a lot of time on the finance side. Cons We use Quickbooks Online and use classes in addition to the account/catergories. It would be helpful if we could have an option to include that to simplify importing reports into QB. Review Source John O. General Manager Consumer Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "One to Beat!" March 5, 2026 5.0 The support is superb and customer service is very efficient. The app is very stable and user friendly. Pros Automatic receipt scanning and mileage tracking. It's been a super quick and user friendly app that maximizes efficiency Cons Possibly the lack of mileage tracking on the free version. It would be very handy for small businesses. Review Source Lemuel W. owner Writing and Editing Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Better than Expensify!" March 4, 2026 5.0 better than expensify! I'm officially switching. I find it far easier to work with and the price is better, the perfect combo. Pros easy! The scans work great, as do emails. I can set up reports and categorize with no issue. And I love the price! Cons I don't like how corporate cards can't be set for reimbursement. And deleting cards proved difficult. There's a bit of a learning curve. Switched from [Expensify](https://www.capterra.com/p/97594/Expensify/) bad customer service and price and confusion Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Accountant Wholesale Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "I'm happy with zoho expense" March 2, 2026 5.0 Actually, my company was using a manual petty cash process, but after we started using Zoho Expense, the process has been seamless. Pros The fact that I don’t need to post petty cash expenses after they have been approved, that the comment section can be used for internal communication, and that all approvers are notified. Cons None for now. I would recommend the Zoho accounting package to small business owners because it is easy to understand and use. Review Source Alan W. CRO Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Simple, intuitive and easy to use" May 1, 2026 5.0 Overall, it's been intuitive and easy to use. However, I haven't had full experience yet with other features and functions so will need to do so in the weeks to come Pros Simple, intuitive and easy to use. The logic behind the interface is great as everything appears to be intuitive. Cons I haven't had enough time to fully utilize the tool yet, but will do so in the coming weeks. I am more curious on the integration with Quickbooks so will have more updates on that once I've had a chance to use it. Review Source Kayode A. Co Founder Financial Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Essential for our accounting workflow. " May 7, 2026 5.0 For our finance team at LiteFi, the unified ecosystem has eliminated reconciliation errors and significantly accelerated our month-end closing process. Pros The easy, real-time sync with Zoho Books ensures our expense data flows instantly into our ledgers without any hassle. Cons Fine tuning the category mapping between Expense and Books during the initial setup required significant attention to detail to ensure accounting accuracy. Review Source Daniel N. Owner Automotive Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great simple affordable software" February 9, 2026 5.0 This is a great experience, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, easy to use expense reporting that doesn't necessarily require a large Quickbooks functionality. Pros It is very simple to use and relatively explanatory. The app interface is clean, easy to understand, and functionality of desktop to mobile is easy. Cons There seem to be a necessity to engage a few work arounds needed for a single employee small business when it comes to expense reporting. Review Source Rohan V. Owner Civil Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy to use even for not technically savy people" November 29, 2025 5.0 Pros The app takes a little time to set up, but once you do, expense reporting becomes idiot proof. My employees, who are mostly labourers, use this app with ease. Cons The setting up of zoho expense takes time and patience. It is worth the trial and effort. There could be better tutorials for the set up. Review Source EC Ewan C. Billing and Accounts Administrator Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho expense is great for company wide reimbursements." June 30, 2025 5.0 We are now able to close our monthly expense reports quicker, and with less time spent going back and forth via email with both our financial team and regional teams. Pros Field can submit expenses easily using Zoho Expense, and the approval chain is flexible. Auto-scan for receipts saves time. Cons The interface may seem a bit outdated, and syncing with other Zoho apps can be slow. Without that issue, i feel using it very much helpful. Review Source GT Gustavo T. Football Coach Sports Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy to use" February 15, 2026 5.0 Very happy to use it and it keeps me on track for expensing. Easy report creations and tidy. Uploading is very easi. Pros Easy to use from the begining. When installed the app it was easy to use and relevelent to what i needed. Cons I don't like that it is not free, but i understand that a lot of work has gone into it and it needs to be paid for. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.