Compare BILL AP/AR and Lightyear Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 1 user Per Month
Starting at £130.00 125 Credits Per Month
BILL 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 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 BILL AP/AR excels in user satisfaction, boasting a high G2 Score that reflects its strong performance in the AP automation space. Users appreciate its seamless integration with QuickBooks Online, which allows for easy management of invoices and payments all in one place.
- Users say that Lightyear stands out for its user-friendly interface and flexible pricing structure, enabling businesses to adjust their tier as needed. This adaptability is particularly beneficial for companies with fluctuating invoice volumes, making it a solid choice for mid-market businesses.
- According to verified reviews, BILL AP/AR is praised for its quick implementation process, with many users noting that they can start sending funds to vendors almost instantly. This rapid onboarding is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to streamline their payables without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that Lightyear's automation features, particularly in approvals, have dramatically sped up accounts payable processing. Users highlight the consistency and structure it brings to departmental approval processes, which can be a game-changer for organizations managing numerous supplier invoices.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while BILL AP/AR has a solid overall rating, it faces challenges in specific areas like support quality, where Lightyear shines with exceptionally high scores. Users of Lightyear commend the back-end services and support provided, which enhances their overall experience with the software.
- Users report that both products have their strengths, but BILL AP/AR is particularly favored by small businesses for its affordability and ease of use, while Lightyear is more suited for mid-market companies that require robust automation and support features to handle complex workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
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
BILL AP/AR
Free Trial is available
Lightyear
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,465
9.5
16
Ease of Use
8.8
1,502
9.5
16
Ease of Setup
8.6
1,044
9.5
11
Ease of Admin
8.7
850
9.4
11
Quality of Support
8.0
1,289
9.9
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
844
9.7
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,459
10.0
15
Features by Category
Payment Methods
8.8
136
Not enough data
7.5
114
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payment Processing
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
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
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
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
101
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.8
104
Not enough data
Payment Types
8.8
103
Not enough data
7.8
93
Not enough data
7.2
81
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
7.0
23
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.6
744
|
Verified
9.3
12
7.7
614
Feature Not Available
8.4
698
|
Verified
9.4
11
Invoice Processing
8.2
688
|
Verified
9.2
12
8.7
796
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
765
|
Verified
9.1
11
7.6
631
|
Verified
8.8
12
Analytics
8.8
765
|
Verified
9.2
12
Feature Not Available
8.7
9
7.4
615
|
Verified
8.5
8
Integration
8.7
808
|
Verified
9.2
12
8.5
744
|
Verified
9.1
9
7.8
631
|
Verified
9.2
8
Risk
7.7
603
9.2
12
8.0
617
9.1
13
7.3
568
Feature Not Available
Recovery
7.5
564
Feature Not Available
7.6
637
9.0
12
Audit
7.8
638
9.2
12
7.6
571
8.8
8
7.6
598
8.8
10
8.3
636
8.6
12
Fraud
8.0
649
9.0
12
7.8
601
9.0
10
8.0
604
9.1
9
Agentic AI - AP Automation
6.8
253
Not enough data
6.9
246
Not enough data
7.0
243
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
8.2
384
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
400
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
383
|
Verified
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.1
455
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
389
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
375
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
436
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
366
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
342
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
403
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
444
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
439
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
360
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
411
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
7.4
84
Not enough data
7.3
83
Not enough data
7.4
83
Not enough data
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
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
Bill Generation
8.2
346
Not enough data
8.6
362
Not enough data
8.5
353
Not enough data
Bill Processing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
364
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
297
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
6.7
66
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
324
Not enough data
8.6
321
Not enough data
Platform Administration
8.0
316
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
7.8
306
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
8.4
310
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Reporting
8.5
224
Not enough data
7.3
205
Not enough data
8.5
225
Not enough data
Integrations
8.5
220
Not enough data
7.8
201
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Transactions
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
232
Not enough data
8.6
243
Not enough data
Workflows
8.6
222
Not enough data
8.2
222
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounts Receivable Automation
6.9
51
Not enough data
AI - Accounts Receivable
7.0
48
Not enough data
6.6
46
Not enough data
6.6
47
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BILL AP/AR and Lightyear are categorized as AP Automation
Unique Categories
BILL AP/AR is categorized as Contractor Payments, Enterprise Payment, Accounts Receivable, Invoice Management, Billing, Cash Flow Management, and Payment Processing
Lightyear is categorized as Purchasing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BILL AP/AR
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
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%
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
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
Lightyear has no discussions with answers
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