Compare ApprovalMax and Lightyear Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $59.40 1 organisation Per Month
Starting at £130.00 125 Credits 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 plansLightyear
Star Rating
(20)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £130.00 125 Credits Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ApprovalMax excels in streamlining and automating approval workflows, which is particularly beneficial for finance teams looking for tighter control and faster processing. Users appreciate its seamless integration with accounting platforms like Xero, making tasks like invoice processing much easier.
- Users say that Lightyear stands out for its user-friendly interface and flexible pricing structure, allowing businesses to adjust their tier as needed. This adaptability is highlighted by reviewers who find the automation of approvals to be consistent and efficient, especially when handling numerous supplier invoices.
- According to verified reviews, ApprovalMax has a higher overall satisfaction score, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience with the product. Many users commend its ability to cut down on manual processes, which enhances productivity and reduces the risk of errors.
- Reviewers mention that while Lightyear offers excellent support and back-end services, it has fewer recent reviews compared to ApprovalMax, which may suggest a less active user base. However, those who do use Lightyear praise its ability to dramatically speed up accounts payable processing through automation.
- G2 reviewers highlight that ApprovalMax's implementation process is quick and intuitive, making it easier for teams to get started. Users have noted the effectiveness of its onboarding wizard, which helps in minimizing the learning curve associated with new software.
- Users report that while both products serve the mid-market segment well, Lightyear has slightly higher ratings in specific areas like quality of support and ease of setup. This indicates that users may find it easier to get assistance and set up their workflows with Lightyear, although ApprovalMax still holds its ground with strong performance in automation features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApprovalMax
ApprovalMax Standard
Starting at $59.40
1 organisation Per Month
- Bill approvals
- Purchase order approvals
- Sales invoice approvals
Lightyear
Starter
Starting at £130.00
125 Credits Per Month
Our Starter package is perfect for simpler business requirements, offering credits of 125/mo. or 250/mo. With our 250 credit plan, you will benefit from a 31% discount per credit. Overage applicable between plans up to 500 credits per month.
- Unlimited Users
- Unlimited sub entities
- 24/5 Support with real people
Free Trial
ApprovalMax
Free Trial is available
Lightyear
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
32
9.5
16
Ease of Use
9.0
34
9.5
16
Ease of Setup
8.9
26
9.5
11
Ease of Admin
9.2
21
9.4
11
Quality of Support
9.2
30
9.9
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
20
9.7
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
31
10.0
15
Features by Category
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
9.3
12
6.3
10
Feature Not Available
8.5
10
9.4
11
Invoice Processing
8.8
11
9.2
12
5.0
10
Feature Not Available
9.9
19
9.1
11
7.3
10
8.8
12
Analytics
5.3
10
9.2
12
4.7
10
8.7
9
5.9
11
8.5
8
Integration
9.8
17
9.2
12
5.7
9
9.1
9
8.2
11
9.2
8
Risk
7.3
10
9.2
12
8.5
10
9.1
13
6.7
10
Feature Not Available
Recovery
5.5
10
Feature Not Available
7.3
11
9.0
12
Audit
7.8
10
9.2
12
5.2
10
8.8
8
4.2
10
8.8
10
7.5
10
8.6
12
Fraud
7.5
10
9.0
12
7.0
10
9.0
10
6.5
10
9.1
9
Agentic AI - AP Automation
5.5
7
Not enough data
5.8
8
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
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Invoice Management
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Supplier Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Execution
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Supplier Information
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
5
Analytics
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
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
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
31.4%
Consulting
8.6%
Financial Services
8.6%
Computer Software
8.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Other
37.1%
Hospitality
21.1%
Accounting
21.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Hospital & Health Care
10.5%
Other
26.3%
Discussions
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Lightyear has no discussions with answers
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