Zoho Expense vs Workday Expenses

Zoho Expense9.4Visit WEWorkday Expenses8.8Visit

Higher score Zoho Expense #1 in Expense Reimbursement Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Expense

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WE Workday Expenses #5 in Expense Reimbursement Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Workday

• Zoho Expense fits best

  Affordable, feature-rich reimbursement teams

• Workday Expenses fits best

  Workday-centered expense operations

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Expense 9.4/10 Visit ↗	WEWorkday Expenses 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Expense Reimbursement Software	#5 in Expense Reimbursement Software
Best for	Affordable, feature-rich reimbursement teams	Workday-centered expense operations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$3/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations	2,500+ integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Expense 3/3 · Workday Expenses 3/3
Receipt capture	✓	✓
Mileage reimbursement	✓	✓
Per diem support	✓	✓
Specs
Approval levels	Custom	Custom
Payout methods	Both	Both
Mobile platforms	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes reports, mileage, multi-currency expenses, and accounting integrations Custom approval workflows support hierarchical, parallel, and delegated approvals iOS and Android apps plus broad accounting, ERP, HRMS, and banking integrations	Covers receipts, cards, mileage, per diem, approvals, auditing, and reporting Supports configurable single- and multi-level approval workflows Offers check or direct-deposit reimbursement with web and mobile access
Cons	The $3 starting price requires annual billing Premium features may exceed the needs of simple reimbursement programs Pricing varies by region and local editions may use different currencies	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan Some mobile and reimbursement capabilities depend on configuration and enabled modules Organizations outside the Workday ecosystem may find its fit less direct
Our verdict	Zoho Expense is a cloud-based travel and expense management platform for businesses handling employee reimbursements, corporate cards, mileage, per diem allowances, and business travel. It suits small businesses, growing companies, and… Read the review →	Workday Expenses is an enterprise expense management product for organizations that need to collect, review, approve, audit, and reimburse employee and other payee expenses. It is suited to Workday-centered operations, including… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho Expense — where it wins

  • Free plan includes reports, mileage, multi-currency expenses, and accounting integrations
  • Custom approval workflows support hierarchical, parallel, and delegated approvals
  • iOS and Android apps plus broad accounting, ERP, HRMS, and banking integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The $3 starting price requires annual billing
  • Premium features may exceed the needs of simple reimbursement programs
  • Pricing varies by region and local editions may use different currencies

• Workday Expenses — where it wins

  • Covers receipts, cards, mileage, per diem, approvals, auditing, and reporting
  • Supports configurable single- and multi-level approval workflows
  • Offers check or direct-deposit reimbursement with web and mobile access

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
  • Some mobile and reimbursement capabilities depend on configuration and enabled modules
  • Organizations outside the Workday ecosystem may find its fit less direct

• Zoho Expense9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A feature-rich reimbursement platform with a free plan and custom approval workflows.

  Visit Zoho ExpenseFull verdict →
• WEWorkday Expenses8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad expense platform for organizations centered on Workday operations.

  Visit WorkdayFull verdict →