MileIQ vs Expensify
Choose MileIQ if you want drives detected automatically and mileage logs are your main task; choose Expensify if you need mileage alongside receipts, expense approvals, and reimbursements. Both offer mobile mileage tracking, but Expensify’s GPS tracking requires you to start and stop each trip.
Last updated October 27, 2026.
At a glance
| Dimension | MileIQ | Expensify |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Mileage tracking and reports | Mileage and broader expense management |
| Drive capture | Automatic background drive detection | GPS trips started and stopped by the driver |
| Other mileage entry | Manual drive entry | Map, manual distance, and odometer entry |
| Receipt expenses | Not published | Receipt scanning and expense reports |
| Reimbursements | Mileage report review and download for accounting | In-product reimbursement on paid workspaces |
| Free use | 40 drives per month | Free personal distance tracking; distance limit not published |
| Individual pricing | Unlimited: $13.99 monthly or $11.66 monthly billed annually | Free personal account |
| Team pricing, USD | Teams Lite $8, Teams $9, Teams Pro $10 per user monthly | Collect $5 per member monthly for eligible new workspaces; Control pricing varies |
| Integrations | Concur on Teams Pro | QuickBooks and Xero on Collect; ERP integrations on Control |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, and web dashboard | iOS, Android, and web; GPS tracking on mobile |
| Team controls | Report review on Teams; drive approval and custom rates on Teams Pro | Expense approvals on Collect; multiple approval flows on Control |
| Support | Help Center; priority support on Teams Pro | AI and human support; 24/7 real-time chat |
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Which should you choose?
Choose MileIQ if
- Drivers who want trips detected without starting a GPS session
- Individuals keeping mileage records for deductions
- Teams focused on reviewing employee mileage reports
- Teams Pro users who need a Concur integration
Choose Expensify if
- Teams managing mileage and receipt expenses together
- Businesses that want in-product reimbursements
- Teams connecting expenses to accounting software
- Drivers who prefer GPS, map, odometer, or manual distance entry
The verdict
The deciding factor is whether mileage is the whole job or one part of expense management. MileIQ fits drivers and teams that want automatic drive detection and mileage-focused reporting. Expensify fits businesses that want to handle mileage, purchases, approvals, and payments in one expense workflow.
MileIQ vs Expensify: common questions
- Does Expensify detect drives automatically like MileIQ?
- No. MileIQ detects drives in the background. Expensify can record a GPS route in the background, but the driver must start and stop tracking for each trip.
- Can I use either product for free?
- Yes. MileIQ’s free plan includes 40 drives per month. Expensify offers free personal distance tracking and receipt scanning; it does not publish a distance-tracking limit on its free-features page.
- Which product handles receipts as well as mileage?
- Expensify handles both distance expenses and scanned receipts. MileIQ’s published offering focuses on drive tracking and mileage reports.
- Can either product pay employees back for mileage?
- Expensify offers in-product reimbursements through paid workspaces. MileIQ lets teams review mileage and download reports to pass to accounting; its team pricing page does not describe in-product payouts.
- How much do the team plans cost?
- MileIQ lists Teams Lite at $8, Teams at $9, and Teams Pro at $10 per user per month with monthly billing. Expensify lists Collect at $5 per member per month for eligible new workspaces; Control pricing depends on the subscription and card usage.
- Which integrates with accounting or expense software?
- MileIQ documents a Concur integration for Teams Pro. Expensify lists QuickBooks and Xero integrations on Collect and additional ERP integrations on Control.
- Can I log mileage without GPS?
- Yes. MileIQ lets users add drives manually. Expensify offers map-based routes, manual distance entry, and odometer readings in addition to mobile GPS tracking.
- Which should I choose for a mileage-only team?
- MileIQ is the closer fit when automatically detecting employees’ drives is the priority. Expensify is the closer fit when those mileage claims need to share an approval and reimbursement workflow with other expenses.