With a feature-rich Premium subscription priced at $5 per active user monthly with annual billing, Zoho Expense is our top pick as the most budget-friendly travel and expense management software. Competitors charge double or triple for top-tier plans or require additional modules for travel and reimbursements.

Employees can track mileage via GPS, scan receipts with smartphones, and receive cash advances. CEO of Perfect Locks, Priyanka Swamy, says, “The mobile app was a game changer for us. Our team can now submit expenses on the go.” Zoho Expense Premium manages travel requests and itineraries, including documents, policies, and travel allowances.

Companies can set up multi-level approvals for many situations, from project or destination-based to automatic approval or rejections. Swamy also explains, “Automated approval workflows are one of its best features. They allow us to process expenses faster and more accurately.” Zoho Expense Premium supports automated expense reports, settlement notifications, and reminders.

We like the included budget management and collaboration tools. Project or department leaders can hash out budgets or questionable expenses even when working remotely. Zoho Expense Premium offers a great deal of customization, as well. Personalizing forms, buttons, and modules or developing custom reports is possible.