Pleo vs Qonto
PleoPaidfrom Starter €4/month; Essential €18/month annual (€20 monthly); Advanced €99/month annual (€109 monthly); Business from €249/month, excluding taxes
QontoSide by side
| Pleo | Qonto | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.5 / 5 | ★ 4.5 / 5 |
| Category | Accounting & finance | Accounting & finance |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| From | Starter €4/month; Essential €18/month annual (€20 monthly); Advanced €99/month annual (€109 monthly); Business from €249/month, excluding taxes | ~€9/month ex VAT |
| Ease of use | Beginner | Beginner |
| French interface | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
Our verdict: Pleo
Best for French SMBs wanting to eliminate expense advances and paper receipts, with a French interface and support and billing in euros. Not for you if you have many cardholders for small amounts: additional-user pricing and per-transaction fees make the tool expensive against real spending volume.
Our verdict: Qonto
The essential business account for European SMEs who want to leave traditional banking without sacrificing accounting integrations. Ideal for teams of 1 to 50 people with multi-collaborator card and expense needs. Avoid if you need significant overdraft facilities or credit access: Qonto remains a payment service provider, not a bank.
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