ExpensePoint is a cloud-based mobile expense management tool that allows business owners and their employees to keep track of costs on the go. With its keenly-priced service options ExpensePoint offers good value, particularly for small businesses with lower volumes of expense claims to process each month during the coronavirus crisis.
However, ExpensePoint has also been suitably well-built to allow larger companies with multiple employees to harness its suite of power tools to tame relentless expense claims. In fact, its back end administrator tools will definitely appeal to accountancy specialists. The service works with multi-currencies, can be accessed via any kind of device and with its ability to allow submitting, approval and reporting of expenses from one location makes it a great one-stop option.
ExpensePoint comes with a very appealing price point (Image credit: ExpensePoint)
Pricing
When it comes to pricing then ExpensePoint has tried to keep things straightforward and fuss free. It currently offers an ‘all in’ option that gets you all of the features in the ExpensePoint arsenal for $7.50, which includes unlimited monthly expense reports. This also gets you the use of ExpensePoints Receipt Reader team, which is a group of real individuals who pick over your paperwork when it is uploaded into the system.
The ExpensePoint dashboard will certainly appeal to office administrators (Image credit: ExpensePoint)
Features
ExpensePoint comes packaged with all you’ll need to cover every aspect of processing expenses. It offers convenience with multi-device access, an innovative receipt imaging system, credit card integration, provides lots of spending data and delivers swift employee reimbursement via Automated Clearing House (ACH) batch processing when needed.
ExpensePoint can also work with multiple currencies and is safe, secure and compliant. Once you’ve got an account you’ll be able to create and submit expense claims along with getting them reviewed and approved by administrators. Expense controllers can also wrangle the data from these claims and produce detailed reports based on the securely collected information.
Interestingly, ExpensePoint even allows you to fax scanned receipt images into reports, along with slightly more modern methods such as email and digital uploads.
The ExpensePoint app is perfect for employees out in the field (Image credit: ExpensePoint)
Performance
Thanks to its cloud-based setup ExpensePoint is perfect for office administrators as it allows them to receive automatic updates when reports are submitted for approval. This lets them view both the report and any receipts that have been uploaded by employees out in the field and a click to approve system means that claims can be processed quickly and efficiently.
Employees should find the app helps speed up the process as the entire expense report can be produced on the go. Receipts can be placed in a Receipt Wallet feature, including those that have been captured on a mobile.
In addition, these are read by the receipt reader team, real people in other words, rather than relying on OCR, and get input into the system while credit card transactions arrive in a My Transactions folder. This means that everything can be pulled in together to produce a claim that includes the likes of dates, vendors, taxes, amounts and much more besides.
If you'd like to see more ExpensePoint offers a demo tour of its features (Image credit: ExpensePoint)
Ease of use
It’s easy to see the appeal of ExpensePoint, due in the main to its capacity for being used anywhere. The cloud-based service can be accessed using desktop or laptop machines, along with mobile devices. Adding to the appeal is the mobile app edition, which offers a full suite of supplementary features for employees on the move.
Office administrators will find that ExpensePoint comes with plenty of tools for processing claims too, while its reporting tools are simple but powerful. Better still, ExpensePoint can be used in tandem with popular accounting packages, such as QuickBooks and Sage.
The ExpensePoint blog offers a great insight to the available features and potential for users (Image credit: ExpensePoint)
Support
You’ll find that support for ExpensePoint comes in the usual form of help via the website that includes a rather annoying live support chat option. This is a good idea if you're in need of help, but the fact that it kept popping up while we were making our first exploration of ExpensePoint and its features soon became annoying.
However, the cloud-based service seems to offer a pretty good standard of assistance aside from that. There’s a blog too, that gives some useful insights into all manner of ExpensePoint’s feature set.
Final verdict
ExpensePoint seems like a pretty good value proposition if you're in need of an expense claim system that will handle varying volumes of claims. While there’s obvious appeal with the competitive pricing, especially considering the report producing side of things, ExpensePoint is also beefy enough for bigger businesses.
The desktop interface is more suited to those who use accountancy tools on a regular basis, but the app delivers a decent enough experience if you’re looking to stay on top of your expenses when you’re out and about.
For the money ExpensePoint has plenty to recommend, particularly thanks to those key features that include the mobile convenience, the ability to import credit card transactions alongside receipts, plus strong controls for approval by administrators. That said, however, rivals such as QuickBooks, Rydoo, Hurdlr, Zoho Expense and Pocketguard are worth looking at too.
Abacus is a cloud-based expense reporting package that is available to US businesses of all shapes and sizes. Designed to automate many aspects of the expense process and increase efficiency, Abacus can be tailored to suit different business needs thanks to custom variants of its packages for larger volume customers.
There’s a stylish browser-based dashboard and supporting app, which makes Abacus look bang up to date and offers users easy control of expense management. The software comes with appeal for both employees and employers, having lots of tools and functionality aimed at smoothing the normally tedious job of expense filing. A chore made even more laborious due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Abacus currently comes in three different package editions (Image credit: Abacus)
Pricing
There are three different Abacus plans to choose from, with something to suit all levels of business user. A Starter edition costs just $9 per active user, billed monthly and this is based on a minimum of 2 users. It’s aimed at small businesses that need to keep an effective track on what’s going out, and subsequently reimburse employees promptly.
Next up is a Professional package, for which Abacus advises you’ll need a custom quote. You can schedule a demo too. This is aimed at companies with higher volumes of expenses to monitor and is billed annually. Finally, there’s an Enterprise edition, which again requires a customer quote from Abacus. Billed annually, this targets companies with more complex expense tracking requirements.
The Abacus app is a hit with employees who want a simple to use expenses tool (Image credit: Abacus)
Features
There are two core aspects of Abacus to explore, with a dashboard that allows administrators and employees to handle expense tasks, plus an app. The mobile side of things will find most favor with employees as it allows them to submit expenses the moment they happen.
Users can take a photo of a receipt and the resulting file, or files can be dynamically approved by system administrators. Abacus has an app for both iOS and Android, which offers all of the convenience of being able to keep tabs of receipts and other expenses while you’re on the go.
Expense administrators will love the ability to quickly compile receipts and card transactions along with other data from within Abacus. They can also preset expense policy rules in advance too. Meanwhile, the ability to organize transactions into live reports means the process of reimbursing employees is more efficient.
On another practical note, Abacus works and indeed syncs with the likes of QuickBooks, Xero and NetSuite accounting software, which is a boon for businesses that use these programs. It can also be integrated to work alongside tools such as Slack and popular HR systems.
Abacus also features a great dynamic reporting capability for office administrators (Image credit: Abacus)
Performance
While some users have reported one or two bugs with the app editions of Abacus recent updates seem to have largely corrected any minor faults. Alongside the mobile edition of Abacus, which company employees will see most of, the dashboard side of the experience is equally as zesty.
In fact, with its modern look and feel, plus an interface that’s been designed with a slimline feature set on show, the web browser edition of Abacus seems to draw praise from all and sundry. Abacus also keeps a keen eye on security, requiring users to get their accounts verified in order to prevent abuse of reimbursement payments.
The app allows employees to submit expenses on the go (Image credit: Abacus)
Ease of use
Expense tracking packages invariably have to satisfy the needs of numerous, and sometimes many users. In that respect Abacus has gone for a funky modern feel with its interface and overall design, which makes it appealing to start with. For administration tasks the dashboard is clean, simple and works as expected.
Mobile users, meanwhile, will find the app similarly well thought out, with nothing tricky to get to grips with. Taking a picture with your phone and getting the ball rolling with administrators able to approve expenses on-the-fly means money can be paid back both quickly and easily.
Support includes a well-stocked knowledge base within the Abacus website (Image credit: Abacus)
Support
The support side of things with Abacus tends to follow a similar theme to many expense tracking packages. There’s a comprehensive knowledge base that can be tapped into in order to gain a better understanding of the features and functions. Outside of common queries, or if you develop a problem, then it's possible to raise and submit a ticket via an online support form.
There's a handy Abacus blog too featuring plenty of useful articles (Image credit: Abacus)
Final verdict
Abacus does a grand job of refining the often laborious expense tracking process by creating a much more dynamic link between employees submitting receipts and office administrators approving them. Abacus also provides businesses with a great overview of trends based on the data it captures, allowing business owners to better calculate budget spends moving forwards.
The company has gone the extra mile to make the app and dashboard experience more appealing too, with great layouts, simple menus and sensible tool options along with an overall design that just works. At the lower end of the package scale the Starter edition looks like a little bit of a bargain too. Abacus has rivals however, such as QuickBooks, Rydoo, Hurdlr, Zoho Expense and Pocketguard.
ExpensePath is an expense reporting tool that is suitably lean and affordable so that it’ll appeal primarily to small businesses, especially during coronavirus. Perhaps the best thing about this software as a service product is its flexibility, with pricing that will suit smaller ventures that don't need all of the trimmings that some other rivals provide at a higher price.
With a strong presence on the app front ExpensePath is also tailored to suit employees looking to get on top of expenses while they're out and about, with a learning curve that won't put them off either. In fact, ExpensePath has lots to offer employees and office administrators alike, thanks to its simple-but-effective arsenal of features and functions, designed to basically get the job done in no-frills fashion. Similar products include QuickBooks, Expensify, Hurdlr and Zoho Expense.
ExpensePath comes with a great selection of good value features (Image credit: ExpensePath)
Pricing
ExpensePath appeals largely because of its pricing plans, which are highly competitive and there’s a strong start with a trial period too. You can request a demo, which can be quickly set up so you can peruse what’s on offer. As for spending money then pricing is based around the number of users you have and the amount of reports generated.
It’s the lesser of the two and the system can dynamically adjust this based on expense reports that are produced moving forwards. This effectively means that pricing is very keen, with overheads starting out at around $5 per month. Overall, the Expense Path pricing seems pretty fair in that you’re only really paying for what gets used.
The ExpensePath app is a simple but effective mobile solution (Image credit: ExpensePath)
Features
While ExpensePath doesn't come with lots of tools that you might not ever need, the slimmed down and highly intuitive feature set works a treat for the smaller business owner. ExpensePath does a great job of letting office administrators set up expense criteria, which employees can then follow when they’re out in the field.
ExpensePath also has the capability to work with other business tools, including the likes of SageIntacct, NetSuite, Netchex, Quickbooks and more besides. For small business users who spend much of their time in something like Quickbooks, the integration possibilities are very useful for pulling different batches of data together.
The software as a service also ties in easily with Mastercard, Visa and American Express too, so there’s plenty of ways to join up the dots of your business activities.
Employees can tackle their expense chores on the move with ExpensePath (Image credit: ExpensePath)
Performance
With its pretty basic interface and user-friendly persona ExpensePath doesn't have too much baggage to cause performance issues. While the desktop administration aspect seems largely faultless, there are some minor obstacles on the performance front via the app.
You’ll need to input more details manually than you might have been expecting, even though the system does let you capture images of receipts like so many others in the expense software marketplace. The lack of OCR capability mean that some aspects of the expense filing process are rather more labored. But, smaller companies that need to process relatively minimal expense claims shouldn’t find this too offputting for their employees.
ExpensePath has additional appeal because it integrates with other software (Image credit: ExpensePath)
Ease of use
Getting to grips with ExpensePath is certainly easy with a neat and tidy interface that provides novice users with little in the way of obstacles. Office-based users, or indeed those on laptops can dip into the web dashboard, which delivers a quality experience thanks to no-nonsense menus that cover all of the main expense topics, along with options for producing those all-important reports.
Administrators can have a field day with the configuration tools inside here. Employees should also revel in the app, a version of which is available for both iOS and Android.
This has been very nicely put together and works without fuss. Just what you want so that employees don't let their expense tracking duties slip over time. Usefully, they can get receipts and the associated information into the system from wherever they may be, which means receipts get filed in a timely fashion.
Support
Despite the fact that ExpensePath doesn’t deliver too much in the way of a steep learning curve, the support options within your chosen package might prove useful. You get the usual phone and email options, plus a knowledge base to pick through if there’s an outstanding query you’re looking to solve on your own. ExpensePath gets off to a strong start too, with a guided demo being the first thing you experience from the support team, plus help with getting up and running during the initial stages.
Final verdict
ExpensePath keeps things simple on all fronts. If you're a small business owner that needs to keep a tight reign on overheads then this is a package worth exploring. The pricing comes across as very reasonable, given that you only really pay for what you use. The boffins have also done a very good job with the design of ExpensePath with a desktop dashboard that offers up plenty of tools for office administrators.
Similarly, the app has been improved to make expense reporting on the go even more easy than before. There are one or two rough edges, such as the lack of OCR for speedier expense filing. However, the trade-off is that ExpensePath remains very affordable, and will probably offer many SMBs almost everything they need to keep track of costs.
Certify is cloud-based software for desktop and mobile use that aims to take the legwork out of expense management. With a packed set of features that can help automate most of the expenses process, and with tools that let business owners get a better picture of their finances, Certify already counts many large companies amongst its user base even during the coronavirus crisis.
However, alongside corporate setups Certify is also useful for small and medium-sized businesses thanks to its features, which can help improve efficiency, keep tabs on spending and cut down on time spent dealing with expenses. Thanks to its mobile-centric tools, which allow employees to track expenditure with ease, the appeal of Certify is that on face value it proves invaluable for both employees and employers.
Certify is currently available in three different package options (Image credit: Certify)
Pricing
Certify is currently available in three different package options with Certify Now! being the entry-level option. Suited for businesses with 1-25 employees, this has all the tools a smaller-sized venture needs and can be setup online for $8 per user, per month.
If you’ve got a bigger business then the Professional package is aimed at companies with 25-200 employees. It features a raft of power tools for managing expenses and can be up and running in under 30 days according to Certify, for a monthly service fee.
Finally, Enterprise is a package targeting larger companies with over 200 employees and can be tailored to match the needs of individual businesses. That comes with annual fixed pricing.
You can control all aspects of expenses via the Certify dashboard (Image credit: Certify)
Features
If you’re going to be using Certify via its entry edition, Certify Now! then you’ll find that it can be setup quickly and efficiently. Central to this is the instructional help you get in order to configure the program to work as you want it to, along with a Wizard to get you though all of the basics.
Once you’re done with the configuration all of the tools and functionality can be controlled via the main dashboard area. Employees will love the usefulness of the Certify app, which packs a pretty sizeable punch and allows them to log expenses on the go simply by taking a picture of their receipts on a mobile device.
Certify has a great selection of menu options that allows pinpoint management of everything too, with the ability to check approval requests and keep track of each user’s information via a Certify Wallet. Even if you're a small concern, being able to pop everyone into a relevant department within the software delivers precision tracking of everybody in the system.
The Certify is one of the best of its kind in the expense tracker arena (Image credit: Certify)
Performance
You’ll be able to expect rock-solid performance from Certify, even if you’re using the edition at the lower end of the product spectrum. It’s been well put together and the desktop dashboard and app combination work in tandem to great effect. Certify is safe and secure too including Symantec SSL certification.
Certify has numerous levels of support including an online help center (Image credit: Certify)
Ease of use
Employees often look at expense tracking as a real chore, although technology is helping to eradicate much of the hassle factor. Certify is no exception, with a supporting app for iOS and Android that lets you do a lot of the work from anywhere, while you’re on the go.
That works a treat, while the other appealing aspects of Certify are the high levels of auto-fill features and a detailed interface that allows for the easy population of data fields.
The app part of this equation in particular is very impressive, with the uploading of receipts while you’re on the move hugely practical. Certify also comes with other supplementary features such as travel and AP programs if you need additional resources to add to the excellent expense aspect.
Certify can also be used on a tablet device with the same level of functionality (Image credit: Certify)
Support
Unsurprisingly given that Certify is a large concern, the level of support for users is comprehensive and that begins at the company website. There’s a very good help center, which comes with lots of different guides and tutorials, including videos, on every aspect of the Certify experience. Be it expenses, invoices, AP or Travel, all of the supplementary areas of the software are covered too.
Being a global concern means that there are support centers around the world, which should mean that you can make use of the local numbers and contact forms suited to your own area. Certify says it supports up to 60 different languages and 24-hour live support is available Monday to Friday.
Prior to signing up you can get a free demo of Certify for good measure (Image credit: Certify)
Final verdict
Certify will certainly appeal to smaller businesses with fewer employees as it can be implemented online and without fuss, with a price tag that’s decidedly good value. Larger companies will find there is just as much appeal, with a scalable edge to the bigger packages that makes it suitable for businesses of all sizes. However, the larger the package option the more complex the implementation becomes.
SMEs though will love the time saving features that sit within the Certify Now! edition, all of which remove much of the drudgery from everyday expense tracking. With strong app and desktop versions, plus an impressive set of reporting options, Certify comes recommended for anyone looking to tame their expenses.
Divvy is a rather unusually named package, but it’s free to use and offers to fully automate all of your tasks related to expense tracking. Registered users can be issued with a physical or virtual Divvy Mastercard that provides companies with an integrated expense tracking solution, which is even more handy given the current coronavirus situation. While the service can be used by individuals, the app has been designed primarily with businesses in mind, so that employees can monitor their spending, file claims and be reimbursed using the data collected by the software.
Small and medium-sized business owners should find it highly useful as it covers several areas of expense tracking management and it’s also possible to export transactions into popular accounting packages, such as QuickBooks,Xero, NetSuite, Intacct and more besides. Divvy is available as a free download for iOS and Android devices, while the app is also being continually evolved with a steady stream of updates and improvements.
Divvy is currently completely free to download and start using (Image credit: Divvy)
Pricing
The good news on the pricing front is that Divvy can be downloaded and used for free. Businesses can therefore use the app on individual employer and employee devices for keeping tabs on expense and budgets. Divvy makes money based around its deal with Mastercard via an interchange fee, paid by the merchant during a transaction, as employees use either their physical or digital cards to spend money as part of their overall expenses journey.
However, employers and employees can monitor these spendings and set budget limits to ensure that workers stick to the overall amount of finance allowed for business trips, travel and so on.
Divvy is aimed at mobile users but there's a desktop dashboard too (Image credit: Divvy)
Features
It’s all about speed and efficiency if you’re using Divvy to take on the whole expenses chain of events. Getting employees to keep track and record them accurately can often be a real chore, while employers need to know that figures are correct so they can provide accurate reimbursement.
Divvy lets you automatically record, report and submit expenses and delivers live expense reporting so that employers can see a dynamic picture of costs as they emerge. There are workflow tools too, such as automated receipt capture and detailed data on spending, all of which is itemized within the app. Divvy is additionally practical as it has global currency compatibility and can work in tandem with popular accounting software packages.
The Divvy app comes with an easy to use interface (Image credit: Divvy)
Performance
As you’d hope from any app, using Divvy is generally straightforward and fuss free. While there have been some reports from users about a certain degree of bugginess on both iOS and Android editions, the app seems generally solid. Divvy engineers also issue regular updates to the way it works, along with frequent new features. For piece of mind, Divvy has been built using 256-bit SSL encryption to ensure that personal data is kept secure.
A comprehensive Help Center offers answer to many queries (Image credit: Divvy)
Ease of use
Most of your time spent with Divvy will be via the app interface, which once it’s installed and setup features a dependable and user-friendly layout that’s made for people on the move. When you get back to base, however, there’s also the option to tap into the browser dashboard too, which is similarly well laid-out.
Indeed, for managers who need to keep close tabs on expenses and budgets there’s a very slick administration area that gives a dynamic snapshot of the overall business picture. It’s possible to see who else in the organization is enrolled in the system, while you can drill down into the hierarchical menus to cherry pick specific issues on expenses or budgeting.
Divvy makes good use of conventional and virtual charge cards (Image credit: Divvy)
Support
Assistance, should you need it, is at hand from a variety of sources within the Divvy framework, with a particularly useful Help Center providing answers to many of your queries. In fact, the searchable knowledge base works a treat as it comes a whole stack of commonly asked questions. Add to that, there’s an online FAQs section, which does a good job of tackling anything else you might want to find out about.
If you’re not at the point of actually using Divvy though it's also possible to sign up for a demo, where you’ll be shown how the app works without the need for committing anything to it. A beefy blog area on the Divvy website rounds things out with a comprehensive mini mountain of practical articles on using the software. There’s a help email and US landline number to call with enquiries.
Divvy provides managers with a practical way to keep tabs on budgets (Image credit: Divvy)
Final verdict
Divvy is a useful option for small and medium-sized businesses that want a quick and efficient means of keeping track of outgoings along with dynamic budget tracking. By automating the process employees can get reimbursement much more speedily, while the ability to set limits on the Divvy Mastercard, be it virtual or physical, has obvious benefits for keeping a tight reign on expenditure.
Given that there’s no cost for downloading and using the app, and with a demo at your disposal if you’d like to see exactly how it works, then Divvy looks well worthy of further investigation.
Sweep is an app for iOS or Android that aims to simplify the whole process of keeping track of travel and expense outgoings. Sweep comes with the added benefit of being powered by Open Banking, which means that you can use the app to connect to your bank accounts and, theoretically at least, make light work of tracking both outgoings and money coming in too.
On face value, the makers of Sweep have aimed to streamline the travel and expenses process by amalgamating everything into one package. However, you can currently choose between using two variants: Sweep Expenses and Sweep Travel, which is a little confusing for those looking at the app for the first time. The automated expense tracking system is aimed at everything from freelancers and start-ups through to small and medium enterprises.
Sweep also comes with a collection of reporting tools, for better account management. The Travel edition offers up more features including being able to book accommodation and other business trip necessities. Other options worth looking at include FreshBooks, Invoice Expert Lite, Paypal Invoicing and NCH Express Invoice.
Slightly confusingly Sweep Travel lets you use all the features of Sweep Expenses (Image credit: Sweep)
Pricing
As we mentioned above, there are actually two different products to choose from: Sweep Expenses and Sweep Travel. Sweep Expenses is currently priced at £5/month/user, with the first 5 expenses of the month free of charge. This makes it a tool that’s suitable for small teams with minimal expenses to file.
The other product, Sweep Travel is priced at £10/month/user (+2.5% booking) and includes access to Sweep Expenses. According to a spokesperson for the company, this was formerly named Sweep Premium. If you’ve got the need to process more expenses and generally want a more feature-loaded package then Sweep Travel is the package to go for.
To put it simply: Sweep Travel lets you use all the features of Sweep Expenses.
The Sweep app is wonderfully easy to get to grips with (Image credit: Sweep)
Features
There are several key features that make Sweep a worthy option if you’re looking to tackle both travel and expense chores. There’s a self-service booking platform for travel-related issues plus an in-app trip and expense approval design. Tackling expenses can be done using Sweep’s smart payment categorization tools while there’s real-time transaction tracking too.
The app seems to be a bit of a work in process with more features appearing all the time. Logging expenses can be done in the time-honored tradition of taking a photo on your smartphone or capturing them as a PDF to log online transactions. Sweep is handy in that it auto-populates a lot of the fields when you add new expenses, so feature-wise it does everything you’d expect from software of this type.
Once you’ve got a selection of expenses, say from a month or an event, you’ll be able to produce a detailed report, which can then be distributed as a CSV file, PDF or sent by email. This details all of your expenses, which can then be approved by the relevant department. Easy.
The Sweep website is a little patchy with a hit-and-miss design (Image credit: Sweep)
Performance
Overall, Sweep seems to be pretty good at holding your hand when it comes to keeping track of expenses and works well via the app. A feature such as the dynamic manner in which it can notify you of expenses is a little thing, but it’s hugely practical. The interface is light and airy, so there are no real clunky irritations as you find your way around.
The Sweep Travel package lets you book travel and accomodation (Image credit: Sweep)
Ease of use
After downloading the app, for either iOS or Android, the first thing you’ll want to do is link to your bank accounts. The software interface is nicely laid out, so going through this process for more than one account is very straightforward. A simple screen tap allows you to add additional accounts as and when you need to. This is really the key to how Sweep works, because transactions are dynamically updated on-the-fly.
That means you’re always going to be getting up to date information on your finances and any new transactions. The app lets you create projects areas within the software that allow you to manage your various travel and expense responsibilities. It’s therefore easy to quickly create a dedicated folder for month-by-month tracking or, for example, a dedicated project folder for a specific event or business trip.
Support
While there doesn't seem to be all that much to get confused about once you’re in the Sweep app the supporting website isn't quite as intuitive as we’d have hoped for. There’s the capacity for messaging the Sweep team using a browser window chat tool, plus an area that covers FAQs does the job of answering many of your questions.
Sweep’s website is so minimal though you do feel as though you’re on your own a bit, which in the case of the new features that look set to be added on a rolling basis, feels like a bit of a shortcoming.
If you've got fairly minimal requirements then Sweep Expenses will suffice (Image credit: Sweep)
Final verdict
Sweep seems well targeted with its core focus being on SMEs, which don't have time and large budgets available in order to stay on tome of processing travel and expenses. Both variants of the app (Expenses and Travel) are based around secure Open Banking technology, which means that much of the legwork is fully automated.
There are plenty of solid features too, with lots of one-click functionality for getting normally long-winded expense claims processes completed, along with instant currency conversions for all transactions. Add the powerful reporting options that are available and Sweep becomes a very appealing not to mention affordable expense tracking solution.
While this is an app that’s very clearly still evolving, it’s pretty useful as is.
MoneyGram is one of the largest and longest running money transfer companies in the world. The very well seasoned service has a huge array of agent locations dotted right around the globe with all kinds of presence in at least 200 different countries. The business offers a selection of services such as sending and receiving cash along with the ability to pick up money from outlets too.
Whilst it is used by large numbers of people around the world MoneyGram does also seem to attract its fair share of detractors and negative reviews. Nevertheless, anyone wanting speedy cash transfers, especially during coronavirus, should find it worthy of investigation. Competitor products include WorldRemit, Azimo, Venmo, Western Union, PayPal and Zelle.
MoneyGram isn't the cheapest there is but it is convenient (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Pricing
Transferring money invariably involves a cost for the convenience and MoneyGram is no exception. If you’re moving money, either domestically or internationally then you’ll be charged for the privilege. What you’ll pay depends on where the online transfer is being carried out, so fees will be dependent on where money is being sent from and where it’s supposed to end up.
MoneyGram has engineered a tier-based fee system and moving money by bank is more likely to be cheaper than doing it on your credit or debit card. Recipients who get their transfer straight into a bank account are likely to keep fees lower too, as opposed to having physical cash available at the other end.
You’ll also need to keep an eye on exchange rates as these can fluctuate according to how you’re paying for the transaction. MoneyGram also operates a rewards system that offers a percentage off future transactions if you’re planning on using it regularly.
To get started with MoneyGram you'll first need to register some details (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Features
Flexibility is perhaps the main factor that attracts people to MoneyGram, thanks to its countless outlets around the world and the ability to transfer money quickly using a variety of methods. MoneyGram can be used in several different ways, including solely online as well as offering the ability to pick up cash at one of those many agent outlets.
You can also move money to a traditional bank account, mobile wallets or to a Visa debit card if, for example, you’re using it in the UK. The convenience factor is boosted by the fact that transfers can be carried out to over 200 countries and in around 50 different currencies.
MoneyGram gets a boost from having lots of physical agent locations (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Performance
As with anything, if you’re prepared to pay more then the MoneyGram service can be a lot speedier. If you pay for a transfer using a card then it could mean that funds will go from A to B in around 10 minutes. However, using a credit card in order to do this will likely mean you pay a cash advance fee into the bargain. If you’re in no particular hurry and have advance warning about needing to move money using MoneyGram, then the more sedate but lower costing bank account route is the better option. That could take as long as five working days however.
The MoneyGram app makes a good option if you're on the move (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Ease of use
While there is nothing too demanding about using MoneyGram to transfer cash, it’s also worth noting that the company has suffered some issues with security scares. There are also numerous scams that have been linked to money transfer services. If you need to transfer money you should be as diligent as possible and carry out the same level of checks as you’d make for any other online transaction.
As for actually making a transaction online, you’ll need to register for an account, select a bank or MoneyGram outlet and then decide how you want to move your money. Transfers can also be set up online and you can then pop to a MoneyGram outlet and pay with cash. MoneyGram even offers the ability to send money via Facebook.
There appears to be a decent level of support on the MoneyGram website (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Support
While there’s nothing too involved with using MoneyGram, the company has thankfully done its bit when providing support options. There’s a whole hub online within its website. Including in here are options for contacting MoneyGram directly, for general questions, complaints or issues surrounding fraud. In the same area you’ll find a decent set of FAQs, which cover all of the major features of MoneyGram that you need to know about. There’s a live chat-style widget for instant contact too.
Once you've got a MoneyGram account you simply log in to send more cash (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Final verdict
MoneyGram could prove useful if you need to send or receive cash but it is not without its downsides. The company seems to get a fair amount of negative reviews for a raft of reasons. However, the business has been around for a long time, and with such a large user base it’s hardly surprising that a percentage of customers will feel MoneyGram hasn't provided them with the best experience.
While there are positives, especially thanks to the worldwide availability of MoneyGram, the services it provides can be costly and exchange rates aren’t always the most competitive. As with most exchange models, you get a bit of a mixed bag and, it seems, quite widely varying levels of customer satisfaction.
MoneyGram is one of the largest and longest running money transfer companies in the world. The very well seasoned service has a huge array of agent locations dotted right around the globe with all kinds of presence in at least 200 different countries. The business offers a selection of services such as sending and receiving cash along with the ability to pick up money from outlets too.
Whilst it is used by large numbers of people around the world MoneyGram does also seem to attract its fair share of detractors and negative reviews. Nevertheless, anyone wanting speedy cash transfers, especially during coronavirus, should find it worthy of investigation. Competitor products include WorldRemit, Azimo, Venmo, Western Union, PayPal and Zelle.
MoneyGram isn't the cheapest there is but it is convenient (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Pricing
Transferring money invariably involves a cost for the convenience and MoneyGram is no exception. If you’re moving money, either domestically or internationally then you’ll be charged for the privilege. What you’ll pay depends on where the online transfer is being carried out, so fees will be dependent on where money is being sent from and where it’s supposed to end up.
MoneyGram has engineered a tier-based fee system and moving money by bank is more likely to be cheaper than doing it on your credit or debit card. Recipients who get their transfer straight into a bank account are likely to keep fees lower too, as opposed to having physical cash available at the other end.
You’ll also need to keep an eye on exchange rates as these can fluctuate according to how you’re paying for the transaction. MoneyGram also operates a rewards system that offers a percentage off future transactions if you’re planning on using it regularly.
To get started with MoneyGram you'll first need to register some details (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Features
Flexibility is perhaps the main factor that attracts people to MoneyGram, thanks to its countless outlets around the world and the ability to transfer money quickly using a variety of methods. MoneyGram can be used in several different ways, including solely online as well as offering the ability to pick up cash at one of those many agent outlets.
You can also move money to a traditional bank account, mobile wallets or to a Visa debit card if, for example, you’re using it in the UK. The convenience factor is boosted by the fact that transfers can be carried out to over 200 countries and in around 50 different currencies.
MoneyGram gets a boost from having lots of physical agent locations (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Performance
As with anything, if you’re prepared to pay more then the MoneyGram service can be a lot speedier. If you pay for a transfer using a card then it could mean that funds will go from A to B in around 10 minutes. However, using a credit card in order to do this will likely mean you pay a cash advance fee into the bargain. If you’re in no particular hurry and have advance warning about needing to move money using MoneyGram, then the more sedate but lower costing bank account route is the better option. That could take as long as five working days however.
The MoneyGram app makes a good option if you're on the move (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Ease of use
While there is nothing too demanding about using MoneyGram to transfer cash, it’s also worth noting that the company has suffered some issues with security scares. There are also numerous scams that have been linked to money transfer services. If you need to transfer money you should be as diligent as possible and carry out the same level of checks as you’d make for any other online transaction.
As for actually making a transaction online, you’ll need to register for an account, select a bank or MoneyGram outlet and then decide how you want to move your money. Transfers can also be set up online and you can then pop to a MoneyGram outlet and pay with cash. MoneyGram even offers the ability to send money via Facebook.
There appears to be a decent level of support on the MoneyGram website (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Support
While there’s nothing too involved with using MoneyGram, the company has thankfully done its bit when providing support options. There’s a whole hub online within its website. Including in here are options for contacting MoneyGram directly, for general questions, complaints or issues surrounding fraud. In the same area you’ll find a decent set of FAQs, which cover all of the major features of MoneyGram that you need to know about. There’s a live chat-style widget for instant contact too.
Once you've got a MoneyGram account you simply log in to send more cash (Image credit: MoneyGram)
Final verdict
MoneyGram could prove useful if you need to send or receive cash but it is not without its downsides. The company seems to get a fair amount of negative reviews for a raft of reasons. However, the business has been around for a long time, and with such a large user base it’s hardly surprising that a percentage of customers will feel MoneyGram hasn't provided them with the best experience.
While there are positives, especially thanks to the worldwide availability of MoneyGram, the services it provides can be costly and exchange rates aren’t always the most competitive. As with most exchange models, you get a bit of a mixed bag and, it seems, quite widely varying levels of customer satisfaction.
Rydoo is an expense tracking platform that was formerly known as Xpenditure Small Business. In its new and improved incarnation Rydoo will appeal to both employers and employees who are looking for more efficient ways to manage their travel and expenses. The service is available in three different package options, meaning that it’s of use to business both big and small. It's a practical solution given the current situation with coronavirus.
Even in its most basic Team package Rydoo has the capacity to take the strain out of doing expenses and throws in lots of other practical tools as part of the deal. However, if you run a business and have lots of employees, who have to file expenses and travel requests then you’ll find that the higher-end options within the Rydoo portfolio could save you quite a lot of both time and money.
Rydoo is available in three different editions including a high-end Enterprise package (Image credit: Rydoo)
Pricing
There’s a Rydoo plan to suit any kind of user. It starts out with the Team package, which is recommended for up to 50 active users and allows the core tracking of expenses. It includes OCR scanning, mileage expenses and there’s an approval flow too. That’s currently $7/€6 monthly per active user, which is billed annually. There’s a 5 active users minimum.
Next, there’s the Growth package, which is recommended for 50+ active users and delivers more advanced features including everything in the Team bundle along with a second level of approval, built-in expense policy rules and Per Diems. It currently costs $9/€8 monthly per active user, billed annually (or $11/€10 if billed monthly).
Rydoo has a third option in the shape of Enterprise, which is designed for high-volume clients with 500+ active users. This will require you to get a quote from Rydoo, in line with your needs, but comes with everything in Growth plus direct bank transactions, ERP integrations, API access and more.
The Rydoo web dashboard is a breeze to navigate around (Image credit: Rydoo)
Features
The entry-level Rydoo experience has lots to recommend, with a raft of tools that let you do everything and anything related to expenses and travel outgoings. There’s approval flow, OCR scanning, mileage expense tracking, multi-currency conversion, the ability to detect duplicate expenses, cost center allocation, trip allocation, project allocation and multi-language support.
Rydoo can also work out VAT automatically, allows the upload of CSV and PDF transactions, can issue cash advances and work with user permissions. Move on up to the other two packages though and you’ll be able to add on the likes of expense policy rules, Per Diems, trip approvals, additional account currencies and a controlling module too. Throw in custom bank transaction feeds along with a custom conversion rate and you’re looking at a pretty powerful set of features.
There's a free trial if you want to experience Rydoo first hand (Image credit: Rydoo)
Performance
Used in its most basic capacity Rydoo easily has enough capability to take care of travel and expense matters for your business without hassle. However, it's also been engineered to work as a solution for large-scale companies, so the web-based dashboard and multi-level approval tools are pretty bulletproof in that respect. And, as this platform has been adapted from an earlier idea, the best bits seem to have got better.
Rydoo can be customized in many different ways making it even more useful (Image credit: Rydoo)
Ease of use
Full marks should go to the Rydoo designers who have done a fantastic job with the latest incarnation of the service. The overall web dashboard feel is great on the eyes, with a modern look and controls that are simple and intuitive to use. Getting around the various menu options is quick, easy and, crucially, efficient even if you’re a newcomer to the way that Rydoo works.
The interface has also been developed to work with a series of integrated tools such as Slack and Dropbox, while the other appealing aspect is that Rydoo can be easily configured to work in many different languages. Everyday tasks such as the often groaned about issue of getting receipts into the system is generally a smooth and trouble-free exercise, which gets Rydoo an additional thumbs up.
You can also use Rydoo for booking all sorts of company travel (Image credit: Rydoo)
Support
Even with the basic edition of Rydoo you’ll be able to make use of both mail and chat support. Indeed, the Rydoo website has plenty of options for getting in touch with them, including numbers for regional offices located right around the globe. If you’re still at the stage of deciding whether or not Rydoo might be a good fit for your business needs then you can contact them to request a demo of the service. Or just give the free trial a whirl.
The Rydoo website also has a stack of information under menu options that include a blog area, whitepapers, case studies, webinars, a dev center and, finally, a dedicated help center too. While there’s plenty of standard help for everyone, if you’re a business owner who’s got the Enterprise plan then you’ll be able to enjoy more support from a dedicated account manager.
Help and support is readily available via the Rydoo website (Image credit: Rydoo)
Final verdict
Rydoo has been skillfully engineered to make it a product that will appeal to users around the globe who need to tackle the often-stressful issue of expenses. Even in its most simple version, Rydoo comes with more than enough tools and functionality to make light work of travel and expense duties.
However, if you’re running a larger business then the Enterprise edition packs in a huge amount of value added features, including support from an allocated account manager. It offers great value on every level as well as being appealing to employees who would otherwise baulk at the thought of tackling their latest set of expenses.
This latest Webflow review examines one of the most sophisticated website builders available in 2025. Unlike traditional drag-and-drop platforms, Webflow generates clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code while maintaining an intuitive visual interface. The platform has evolved significantly since its 2013 launch, now offering comprehensive features for everything from simple portfolios to complex e-commerce stores.
Techradar reviewers have spent thousands of hours testing 140+ website builders to understand what works best for different users. Webflow competes in an increasingly competitive market with many tools featured in our best website builders roundup. Yet while Wix remains our top pick for most users, Webflow targets a different audience entirely with its advanced feature set.
Webflow appeals to designers, agencies, and businesses that need precise control over their website's appearance and functionality. We found Webflow delivers exceptional creative freedom, but this comes with complexity that may overwhelm beginners.
Webflow: 2-minute review
Webflow positions itself as the professional's choice for visual web development. Our testing confirms this reputation, reviewing a unique platform that combines the accessibility of drag-and-drop builders with the precision of hand-coded websites. You get clean and production-ready code without writing a single line yourself.
This company has built a strong reputation among web professionals since 2013, attracting designers and developers who need advanced tools to bring their visions to life. Webflow's market position is unique — it's more complex than Wix or Squarespace but more accessible than pure development frameworks like HTML5 and PHP. Recent updates in 2025 have also added AI-powered tools, improved CMS capabilities, and better team collaboration features.
What is Webflow?
Webflow is an all-in-one web development platform that lets you design, build, and launch websites without touching code. Think of it as a visual interface that automatically writes professional HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as you design. You drag elements, adjust layouts, and customize styles - while Webflow handles the technical implementation behind the scenes.
The platform consists of four main components: Designer for visual website creation, CMS for content management, e-commerce tools for online stores, and hosting services. Unlike simple website builders that limit your design options, Webflow embraces web development principles like flexbox, CSS Grid, and responsive breakpoints — making them visual and accessible to non-coders.
Features
Webflow offers an impressive feature set that rivals professional development tools while maintaining visual accessibility. (Image credit: Webflow)
Webflow offers an impressive feature set that rivals professional development tools while maintaining visual accessibility. The platform's Designer interface provides holistic CSS controls, including advanced layout options like CSS Grid and Flexbox, custom animations, and responsive design tools. You can create complex interactions, manage global design systems, and even add custom code when needed.
CMS capabilities are extremely robust, supporting dynamic content, custom fields, and automated workflows through integrations like Zapier. Content creators can manage blogs, portfolios, and product catalogs through an intuitive interface, while designers maintain full control over how that content appears. The 2025 updates have added nested collection lists and improved localization controls, making content management even more powerful.
E-commerce functionality covers essential online store needs, though it's not as comprehensive as dedicated platforms like Shopify. You can manage products, customize checkout experiences, and integrate with payment processors like Stripe and PayPal. However, advanced e-commerce features like subscription billing or complex inventory management require workarounds or third-party integrations.
AI additions include an AI Assistant for generating page sections, Webflow Optimize for conversion testing, and an AI Site Builder in beta. These tools speed up common tasks without replacing the need for design expertise. The pricing reflects this feature richness. While more expensive than basic builders, the professional capabilities justify the cost for users who need design flexibility and clean code output.
Tools
Anyone can freely access all of the videos in Webflow University. (Image credit: Webflow)
Unlike most website builders, Webflow doesn't hold back when it comes to developer-friendly features, whether you're looking to set up complex A/B testing workflows or create CSS and Javascript-heavy animations. Here are some new features we liked the best during our review:
AI assistant
Like many other AI website builders, Webflow offers an AI assistant to help you get things done. For example, Webflow's AI assistant will allow members of your team to quickly design and generate new styled content by using conversational prompts.
It can also generate a full CMS item with contextually relevant content based on a simple prompt. This will be a huge time saver for agencies and businesses looking to spin up realistic content for new pages.
Personalization and optimization
Webflow recognizes the importance of analytics to agencies and businesses. The Optimize feature offers AI-powered A/B testing and personalization. It works behind the scenes in real-time to ensure a dynamic and personalized user journey every time.
Similarly, Webflow Analyze offers users a unified view of visitor behaviors, helping designers and content marketers to make data-backed decisions.
Third-party apps
You can drastically improve the functionality of your website via tWebflow Apps. These cover everything from analytics and automations to forms and marketing.
A recent addition to Webflow Apps is Adobe Express. This app helps you create advanced AI-generated graphics from within the Webflow platform by integrating Abobe Express' powerful image editing tools.
The videos are designed to teach you how to use Webflow and give you all the tricks to make website building a smooth process. They are organized into different lesson categories, and most of them range from 5 to 15 minutes in length.
Anyone can freely access all of the videos. Even if you’re using the free version or just want to learn more about building a website without deciding on a specific platform, these videos are incredibly helpful.
Ease of use
Here's a picture of a free Webflow template (Image credit: Webflow)
The interface is very easy to navigate - you can access all of the free templates and start using them right away. It’s also easy to find any of the website building tools and features.
Everything on Webflow is very well-organized. For example, if you’re looking at templates and want something for a photography portfolio, all you need to do is select free templates and then start searching by category, the style you want, or by features. Tons of examples will show up for you to look through. The organization and free easy access makes finding a template quick and easy.
Pricing
When you start using Webflow, you’ll have the option to choose between site plans and workspace plans. (Image credit: Webflow)
Plan
Starting rate (paid annually)
Renewal rate (paid annually)
Free
$0/month
$0/month
Basic
$14/month
$14/month
CMS
$23/month
$23/month
Business
$39/month
$39/month
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Contact Sales
E-commerce Standard
$29/month
$29/month
E-commerce Plus
$74/month
$74/month
E-commerce Advanced
$212/month
$212/month
Workspace Freelancer
$16/month
$16/month
Workspace Agency
$35/month
$35/month
When you start using Webflow, you’ll have the option to choose between site plans and workspace plans. Site plans are for personal websites, blogs, and small businesses. Within site plans you will have access to both general site options and ecommerce options. Account plans are targeted more towards professionals, making them ideal for agencies and freelancers.
Webflow offers one of the best free website builder plans. It includes everything you need to try Webflow. There’s no credit card required for setup and you can use it for an unlimited time. It includes access to a Webflow.io domain, 50 CMS items, and 50 form submissions.
The Basic plan costs $14.00 per month when you pay annually or $18.00 billed monthly. This gives you everything from the Starter plan, plus extra site pages (150) and an allowance of 250K visitors. The CMS plan costs $23 monthly (paid annually) or $28 paid monthly, for this you get 3 website editors, site search, and 250GB of bandwidth.
The Business plan costs $39.00 per month when paid annually ($49 paid monthly). It includes everything in the CMS plan, plus extra bandwidth (400GB), extra editors (10), and form file upload. For anything above and beyond the Business plan you can contact Webflow for a bespoke package.
When it comes to ecommerce there are 3 options to choose from. Standard at $29/mo (paid annually) or $49/mo (paid monthly). This comes with 500 ecommerce items, 2000 CMS items, a 2% transaction fee, and all the features of the CMS plan.
Plus is $74/mo (paid annually) or $84/mo (paid monthly). You get 5000 ecommerce items, 10,000 CMS items, and no transaction fee (plus everything from the Business plan). Advanced is $212/mo (paid annually) or $235/mo (paid monthly). This gives you 10,000 extra ecommerce items on top of everything from the Plus plan.
If you need a workspace plan, you have 3 options. The Starter plan is free and comes with access for one user, unlimited paid hosted sites, two webflow.io staging sites (with 2 pages and 50 CMS items), 2 agency guests, and 2 free commenters.
The Core is $19/mo (paid annually) or $28/mo (paid monthly) plan gives you extra users, staging sites, and commenters, as well as page password protection and the ability to use custom code. The Growth plan is $49/mo (paid annually) or $60/mo (paid monthly) - it gives you more users, unlimited staging sites, and publishing permissions.
You can also contact Webflow about personalized packages for any needs which exceed these plans.
Security
Webflow has a high level of security compared to other web hosts (Image credit: Webflow)
Webflow provides enterprise-grade security features that protect both websites and user data. All sites receive automatic SSL/TLS encryption, with the platform having transitioned to TLS 1.3 encryption in 2022 for enhanced security. The hosting infrastructure includes DDoS protection and automatic backups, ensuring your website remains accessible and recoverable in case of issues.
Additional security measures include PCI-DSS compliance for e-commerce sites and two-factor authentication for account access. Webflow's cloud-based architecture means security updates and patches are applied automatically, reducing the maintenance burden on users while keeping sites protected against emerging threats.
Support
Webflow offers multiple support channels, though the quality and availability vary by plan tier. (Image credit: Webflow)
Webflow offers multiple support channels, though the quality and availability vary by plan tier. All users can access the comprehensive Webflow University, which provides detailed tutorials, courses, and documentation covering everything from basic design principles to advanced development techniques. The community forum is active and helpful, with both Webflow staff and experienced users providing assistance.
Paid plan users receive email support, with response times varying based on plan level. Business and Enterprise customers get priority support with faster response times and dedicated account management. However, phone support isn't available across all plans, which some users find limiting compared to competitors.
The platform has also introduced AI-powered customer support tools and help desk integrations, allowing businesses to provide better support to their own customers through Webflow-built sites. While the company's own support is generally helpful, the learning curve means you'll likely need to invest time in their educational resources regardless of your plan level.
Alternatives
Wix, Weebly, and Squarespace, are just a few of the top competitors to Webflow. Wix does offer a free trial for an unlimited time, but it doesn’t even compare to Webflow’s free storage space. Wix includes 50 MB while Webflow offers 10 GB.
But more importantly, not many conventional website builders offer the depth of advanced functionality or the insane amount of educational resources that come with Webflow. If you're looking to switch from a code-intensive workflow to no-code tools without any loss in flexibility, this is the platform for you.
Webflow: Summary
No matter what stage you’re at with building a website, there’s a lot of options on Webflow that could take your website to the next level. The downside is how you can’t export CMS content, however, you will have access to plenty of free materials. Webflow comes with an entire library of video resources, hundreds of free templates, and you can use the free version for an unlimited time. The interface is also very organized - it doesn’t feel like you’re using a cheap web host. Templates look professional and everything is well organized. Overall, Webflow is a great web host, especially if you want to learn new tricks for making website building a lot easier.
FAQs
Is Webflow suitable for beginners?
Webflow has a steeper learning curve than traditional website builders like Wix or Squarespace. While you don't need coding skills, understanding web design concepts like responsive breakpoints, flexbox, and CSS properties will help you succeed. The platform offers extensive educational resources through Webflow University, but expect to invest several weeks learning the interface and best practices.
Can I migrate my existing website to Webflow?
Webflow doesn't offer automated migration tools from other platforms. You'll need to rebuild your site using Webflow's Designer interface, though you can import content through CSV files for blog posts and other structured data. The process requires manual work but gives you the opportunity to improve your site's design and performance during the transition.
What are Webflow's main limitations?
Webflow has several notable limitations including a 100 static page limit per project and 10,000 CMS items per site. The platform also requires a stable internet connection since it's entirely cloud-based. E-commerce features, while solid, aren't as comprehensive as dedicated platforms like Shopify. Version control is only available on Enterprise plans, which can complicate team workflows.
