Compare ApprovalMax and BILL AP/AR 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $59.40 1 organisation Per Month
$49.00 1 user Per Month
ApprovalMax
Star Rating
(44)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% 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
(1,796)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
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 seamless integration with QuickBooks Online, which allows for efficient management of invoices and payments all in one system.
- Users say that the implementation process for ApprovalMax is straightforward, with many highlighting its ease of use and outstanding support. This makes it a valuable tool for businesses looking to ensure financial transactions are monitored effectively, although it may not match the extensive features offered by BILL AP/AR.
- Reviewers mention that BILL AP/AR is particularly user-friendly, with many stating that no training is required to get started. This ease of use is a significant advantage for small businesses that need to streamline their payables quickly.
- According to verified reviews, ApprovalMax shines in its ability to set up approval limits and conditions, which helps automate the approval process. Users appreciate how it filters transactions based on these conditions, reducing the administrative burden.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while BILL AP/AR has a robust feature set for accounts payable and receivable, ApprovalMax offers a strong focus on approval workflows, making it a good choice for mid-market companies that require stringent transaction oversight.
- Users report that despite its strengths, ApprovalMax has fewer recent reviews, which may indicate a smaller user base or less frequent updates compared to BILL AP/AR, which has a much larger volume of feedback and a higher overall satisfaction rating.
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
8.9
32
8.8
1,465
Ease of Use
9.0
34
8.8
1,502
Ease of Setup
8.9
26
8.6
1,044
Ease of Admin
9.2
21
8.7
850
Quality of Support
9.2
30
8.0
1,289
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
20
8.6
844
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
31
8.4
1,459
Features by Category
Payment Methods
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
7.5
114
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Payment Processing
Not enough data
8.5
128
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
8.4
127
Not enough data
8.5
131
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
8.2
116
Not enough data
8.5
135
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
90
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
103
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
8.8
8
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
9.7
10
Not enough data
8.6
7
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
8.8
11
8.6
744
|
Verified
6.3
10
7.7
614
8.5
10
8.4
698
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
8.8
11
8.2
688
|
Verified
5.0
10
8.7
796
|
Verified
9.9
19
8.6
765
|
Verified
7.3
10
7.6
631
|
Verified
Analytics
5.3
10
8.8
765
|
Verified
4.7
10
Feature Not Available
5.9
11
7.4
615
|
Verified
Integration
9.8
17
8.7
808
|
Verified
5.7
9
8.5
744
|
Verified
8.2
11
7.8
631
|
Verified
Risk
7.3
10
7.7
603
8.5
10
8.0
617
6.7
10
7.3
568
Recovery
5.5
10
7.5
564
7.3
11
7.6
637
Audit
7.8
10
7.8
638
5.2
10
7.6
571
4.2
10
7.6
598
7.5
10
8.3
636
Fraud
7.5
10
8.0
649
7.0
10
7.8
601
6.5
10
8.0
604
Agentic AI - AP Automation
5.5
7
6.8
253
5.8
8
6.9
246
5.7
7
7.0
243
Invoice Generation
7.7
5
8.2
384
|
Verified
7.7
5
8.7
400
|
Verified
6.7
5
8.4
383
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
8.7
5
9.1
455
|
Verified
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.0
5
8.4
389
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.7
375
|
Verified
Analytics
8.0
5
8.9
436
|
Verified
7.7
5
8.1
366
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.0
342
|
Verified
8.3
5
8.9
403
|
Verified
Integration
9.7
5
8.7
444
|
Verified
7.7
5
8.9
439
|
Verified
8.3
5
8.0
360
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.6
411
|
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
346
Not enough data
8.6
362
Not enough data
8.5
353
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
364
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
324
Not enough data
8.6
321
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
310
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
224
Not enough data
7.3
205
Not enough data
8.5
225
Integrations
Not enough data
8.5
220
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
243
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
31.4%
Consulting
8.6%
Financial Services
8.6%
Computer Software
8.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Other
37.1%
Accounting
18.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.3%
Computer Software
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
55.4%
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
lack of customer service support. no number to call
2 Comments
JM
You can best contact SUPPORT by being logged into BILL, then going to support CHAT to engage with BILL's virtual assistant. If you enter your problem, you...Read more
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