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Zoho Expense vs Expensify

A sourced, side-by-side comparison for expense management. Zoho Expense has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with the date we captured it.

Zoho Expense has the lower entry price — Zoho Expense starts at $0/mo, Expensify at $0/mo. Free tier: Zoho Expense Yes, Expensify Yes. HIPAA: Zoho Expense Yes, Expensify —.

As of 2026-10-12 · figures link to their source below STALE

Side by side

Zoho Expense

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Free)
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)Yes
SOC 2Yes
GDPRYes
Best forOrganizations already using Zoho Books or the broader Zoho ecosystem

Expensify

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Free)
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)—
SOC 2—
GDPRYes
Best forSMBs needing an all-in-one card + expense + reimbursement tool

Sources — Zoho Expense: zoho.com (verified 2026-10-12) · Expensify: expensify.com (verified 2026-09-05) STALE · 2026-09-05

Key features

Zoho Expense: Advanced autoscan reads receipts in 14 languages; Mileage tracking via Android, iPhone, or Apple Watch; Per diem automation based on location and country compliance rules; Corporate card reconciliation with automatic expense matching; Petty cash management across multiple branches; Multi-stage approval workflows (linear and custom); Fraud detection with automated suspicious transaction identification; 10+ country-specific editions with localized compliance; Support for 12+ languages; Available in 150+ countries; Deep integration with Zoho suite (Books, CRM, People)

Expensify: SmartScan OCR receipt capture via photo, email forward, or upload; Concierge AI for automated categorization and report generation; Expensify Visa Corporate Card with cashback; Unlimited virtual card issuance; Global reimbursements in local currencies; Travel booking integrated with expense workflows; Bill pay and invoice generation; Mileage tracking and tax documentation; SAML/SSO (Control plan); Multi-level approval workflows (Control plan)

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