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Compare ApprovalMax and BILL AP/AR 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $59.40 1 organisation Per Month
$49.00 1 user Per Month
ApprovalMax
Star Rating
(26)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $59.40 1 organisation Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansBILL AP/AR
Star Rating
(1,562)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BILL AP/AR excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to ApprovalMax. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the ease of implementation, with one reviewer noting it has "amazing features which is making accounting more easy for us."
- Users say that BILL AP/AR has greatly improved efficiency in vendor management and accounts payable processing, saving them hours of data entry each month. In contrast, while ApprovalMax is praised for its approval matrix, it does not match the same level of efficiency in day-to-day operations.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar star ratings, but BILL AP/AR stands out with a much larger number of reviews, indicating a more reliable consensus on its performance. With over 1,500 reviews, users feel more confident in the feedback surrounding BILL AP/AR.
- According to verified reviews, users find BILL AP/AR's setup process straightforward, while ApprovalMax, although easy to use once set up, may require more initial configuration. One user highlighted that they "use Approval every day at any time and from anywhere in the world," showcasing its flexibility post-setup.
- G2 reviewers report that the quality of support for ApprovalMax is notably higher, with users praising its excellent customer service. However, BILL AP/AR still maintains a solid support structure, with users noting its effectiveness in resolving issues, albeit at a slightly lower satisfaction level.
- Users say that while ApprovalMax provides valuable efficiencies in invoice approvals, BILL AP/AR's comprehensive features for accounts receivable and payable management make it a more robust choice for small businesses looking for an all-in-one solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApprovalMax
ApprovalMax Standard
Starting at $59.40
1 organisation Per Month
- Bill approvals
- Purchase order approvals
- Sales invoice approvals
BILL AP/AR
ESSENTIALS
$49.00
1 user Per Month
Spend 50% less time on AP, automate invoicing, and get paid 2x faster.
- Manually integrate with accounting software via CSV file import/export
- Easily enter bills
- Automate approval workflow
Free Trial
ApprovalMax
Free Trial is available
BILL AP/AR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
24
8.8
1,347
Ease of Use
9.0
25
8.8
1,385
Ease of Setup
8.9
19
8.6
939
Ease of Admin
9.3
16
8.7
795
Quality of Support
9.3
22
8.0
1,185
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
16
8.6
789
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
23
8.4
1,356
Features by Category
Payment Methods
Not enough data
8.8
134
Not enough data
7.5
114
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Payment Processing
Not enough data
8.5
127
Not enough data
9.0
135
Not enough data
8.4
124
Not enough data
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
8.2
116
Not enough data
8.5
133
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
8.5
100
Not enough data
8.4
105
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.6
89
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
101
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.8
104
Payment Types
Not enough data
8.8
102
Not enough data
7.8
93
Not enough data
7.2
81
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
7.0
23
Data Management
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Recovery
7.2
6
Not enough data
4.2
6
Not enough data
AP Data Processing
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.7
10
8.6
718
|
Verified
6.3
10
7.7
607
8.5
10
8.4
681
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
8.7
10
8.2
687
|
Verified
5.0
10
8.7
764
|
Verified
9.8
11
8.6
725
|
Verified
7.3
10
7.6
626
|
Verified
Analytics
5.3
10
8.8
760
|
Verified
4.7
10
Feature Not Available
6.0
10
7.4
614
|
Verified
Integration
9.7
12
8.7
759
|
Verified
5.7
9
8.5
735
|
Verified
8.0
10
7.8
621
|
Verified
Risk
7.3
10
7.7
604
8.5
10
8.0
614
6.7
10
7.3
569
Recovery
5.5
10
7.5
565
7.5
10
7.6
630
Audit
7.8
10
7.8
635
5.2
10
7.6
572
4.2
10
7.6
599
7.5
10
8.3
635
Fraud
7.5
10
8.0
650
7.0
10
7.8
602
6.5
10
8.0
605
Agentic AI - AP Automation
5.5
7
6.8
248
5.2
7
6.9
245
5.7
7
7.0
243
Invoice Generation
7.7
5
8.2
383
|
Verified
7.7
5
8.7
397
|
Verified
6.7
5
8.4
380
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
8.7
5
9.1
446
|
Verified
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.0
5
8.4
388
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.7
375
|
Verified
Analytics
8.0
5
8.9
432
|
Verified
7.7
5
8.1
366
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.0
342
|
Verified
8.3
5
8.9
402
|
Verified
Integration
9.7
5
8.7
437
|
Verified
7.7
5
8.9
436
|
Verified
8.3
5
8.0
360
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.6
407
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
6.0
5
7.4
84
6.7
5
7.3
83
6.3
5
7.4
83
Payment Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payment Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Data Transfer
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.2
345
Not enough data
8.6
362
Not enough data
8.5
352
Bill Processing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
362
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
297
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
6.7
66
Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - OCR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
321
Not enough data
8.6
320
Platform Administration
Not enough data
8.0
316
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
7.8
306
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
8.4
309
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
223
Not enough data
7.3
205
Not enough data
8.5
225
Integrations
Not enough data
8.5
219
Not enough data
7.8
201
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Transactions
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
232
Not enough data
8.6
242
Workflows
Not enough data
8.6
222
Not enough data
8.2
222
Agentic AI - Accounts Receivable Automation
Not enough data
6.9
51
AI - Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
7.0
48
Not enough data
6.6
46
Not enough data
6.6
47
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApprovalMax and BILL AP/AR are categorized as Invoice Management, Accounts Receivable, and AP Automation
Unique Categories
ApprovalMax is categorized as Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend Analysis and OCR
BILL AP/AR is categorized as Contractor Payments, Enterprise Payment, Billing, Cash Flow Management, and Payment Processing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ApprovalMax
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
BILL AP/AR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Accounting
23.1%
Financial Services
11.5%
Computer Software
11.5%
Consulting
7.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.7%
Other
38.5%
Accounting
19.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.0%
Computer Software
6.2%
Information Technology and Services
4.7%
Financial Services
4.7%
Other
54.9%
Discussions
ApprovalMax has no discussions with answers
How come some of our sttachments dont sync into Bill.com (they are .pdf's) and otherones do?
2 Comments
EC
hi i am also a victim of this BITLL which until now my money is under frozen how can i get it?Read more
How long does Bill com take to pay?
2 Comments
DW
Far, far too long. Where an international wire usually arrives within a couple of days if done without them involved, they take 7. Worst of all, they appear...Read more
How is Bill.com different than my online bank bill pay?
1 Comment
Official Response from BILL AP/AR
Online banking is just the payment piece of the accounts payable process—it doesn’t include document storage, workflow approvals, or integration with your...Read more
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