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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $59.40 1 organisation Per Month
Free
ApprovalMax
Star Rating
(25)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $59.40 1 organisation Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansLightyear
Star Rating
(15)5.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ApprovalMax excels in its ease of setup with a score of 8.9, making it a favorable choice for teams looking to implement a solution quickly. In contrast, Lightyear does not provide a score for ease of setup, which may indicate a more complex onboarding process.
- Reviewers mention that Lightyear shines in user experience, achieving an impressive ease of use score of 9.8. This is significantly higher than ApprovalMax's score of 7.9, suggesting that Lightyear may be more intuitive for everyday users.
- G2 users highlight the quality of support for Lightyear, which received a perfect score of 10.0, indicating exceptional customer service. ApprovalMax, while still strong with a score of 8.3, may not provide the same level of support responsiveness as Lightyear.
- Users on G2 report that ApprovalMax is particularly effective for mid-market businesses, with 50% of reviews coming from this segment. In contrast, Lightyear is favored by small businesses, which may influence the suitability of each product based on company size and needs.
- Reviewers mention that ApprovalMax has a strong product direction with a positive score of 8.2, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement. Lightyear's score of 8.3 is slightly higher, suggesting that both products are focused on evolving their offerings, but Lightyear may have a slight edge in future development.
- Users say that ApprovalMax's entry-level price starts at $54.00, which may be a consideration for budget-conscious teams. Lightyear, on the other hand, offers a free entry-level option, making it more accessible for small businesses or startups looking to manage expenses without upfront costs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApprovalMax
ApprovalMax Standard
Starting at $59.40
1 organisation Per Month
- Bill approvals
- Purchase order approvals
- Sales invoice approvals
Lightyear
Lightyear Procurement
Free
Automate telecom procurement from RFP through implementation for one site or hundreds — all backed by the industry’s most robust dataset. Configure an internet, WAN, colocation, or voice request for one site or hundreds in seconds using our network configuration questionnaire. Templatize network configurations for even easier RFP creation. With Lightyear, you leverage over 1,000 vendor integrations and the industry’s most current and robust dataset to receive the most exhaustive set of bids at the best prices every single time.
- Digital and automated RFP process, driven by network intelligence spanning 1,200+ vendors
- Improved service pricing, driven by proprietary, best-in-class dataset
- Evaluate routes via .KMZ files in-platform or with white-glove network engineering support
Free Trial
ApprovalMax
Free Trial is available
Lightyear
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
23
9.6
8
Ease of Use
9.0
24
9.8
8
Ease of Setup
8.8
18
9.7
5
Ease of Admin
9.2
15
10.0
5
Quality of Support
9.3
21
10.0
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
15
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
22
8.5
8
Features by Category
Telecom Expense Management (TEM) SolutionsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
9.5
7
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
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.7
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.7
10
Not enough data
5.0
10
Not enough data
9.8
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
Analytics
5.3
10
Not enough data
4.7
10
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
Integration
9.7
11
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Risk
7.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
Recovery
5.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Audit
7.8
10
Not enough data
5.2
10
Not enough data
4.2
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Fraud
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AP Automation
5.5
7
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Analytics
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Integration
9.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Supplier Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice 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
Supplier Information
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
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 - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transactions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflows
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounts Receivable Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApprovalMax and Lightyear are categorized as AP Automation
Unique Categories
ApprovalMax is categorized as Invoice Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend Analysis, and OCR
Lightyear is categorized as Purchasing and Telecom Expense Management (TEM) Solutions
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ApprovalMax
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lightyear
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
24.0%
Financial Services
12.0%
Computer Software
12.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.0%
Hospitality
8.0%
Other
36.0%
Telecommunications
23.1%
Retail
23.1%
Internet
15.4%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Packaging and Containers
7.7%
Other
23.1%
Discussions
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Lightyear has no discussions with answers
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