Compare Lightyear Software and SAP Concur 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (55.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £130.00 125 Credits Per Month
$9/report average price*
Lightyear
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 plansSAP Concur
Star Rating
(6,940)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9/report average price*
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that SAP Concur excels in managing a wide range of business expenses, allowing users to handle both personal and team expenses seamlessly within the same app. This comprehensive approach includes features for booking and managing business travel, which many users find invaluable for organizing their travel and team-related expenses.
- Users say that Lightyear stands out for its user-friendly interface and flexible pricing structure, which allows businesses to adjust their tier as needed. This adaptability is particularly appreciated by users who require a straightforward solution for accounts payable automation, making it easier to manage supplier invoices.
- Reviewers mention that SAP Concur benefits from its AI-driven enhancements, which improve accuracy and speed in processing expenses. Users have highlighted the ease of integration across systems and the quality of customer support, making implementation a smoother experience compared to other solutions.
- According to verified reviews, Lightyear has significantly sped up accounts payable processing by automating previously manual tasks. Users appreciate the ability to set up departmental approval processes, which adds a layer of consistency and structure to their workflows, enhancing overall efficiency.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while SAP Concur has a strong market presence and a wealth of features, some users feel it may not always meet specific workflow needs as effectively as they would like. This can lead to configuration challenges for businesses with unique requirements.
- Users report that Lightyear's exceptional quality of support is a major advantage, with many praising the back-end services provided by the team. This level of support contributes to a positive user experience, especially for those who may need assistance during the implementation phase.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
SAP Concur
Automate
$9
/report average price*
Automate spending processes for more visibility and control.
- Automated expense reporting and receipt capture
- Customizable spending policies
- Dashboard reporting for visibility
Free Trial
Lightyear
Free Trial is available
SAP Concur
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
16
8.7
5,882
Ease of Use
9.5
16
8.0
5,940
Ease of Setup
9.5
11
8.0
1,308
Ease of Admin
9.4
11
8.1
881
Quality of Support
9.9
16
8.0
4,287
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
11
8.1
863
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
15
7.3
5,781
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.5
4484
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3552
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
3493
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
4285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4152
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2097
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
2876
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
8.2
100
Not enough data
8.2
111
Travel Management
Not enough data
8.2
3383
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
3215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
3161
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2374
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.3
1563
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1733
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1374
|
Verified
Mobile
Not enough data
8.8
3706
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
2459
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
2693
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.8
710
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
2080
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
1166
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
1410
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1670
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1595
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1517
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1578
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
1721
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1127
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1959
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1612
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Invoice Management
9.3
12
9.2
110
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.4
11
9.2
102
Invoice Processing
9.2
12
9.3
101
Feature Not Available
9.2
105
9.1
11
9.3
108
8.8
12
9.3
101
Analytics
9.2
12
9.3
109
8.7
9
Feature Not Available
8.5
8
9.2
101
Integration
9.2
12
9.3
111
9.1
9
9.3
105
9.2
8
9.2
108
Risk
9.2
12
Feature Not Available
9.1
13
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Recovery
Feature Not Available
9.0
102
9.0
12
9.2
105
Audit
9.2
12
9.2
101
8.8
8
Feature Not Available
8.8
10
9.1
100
8.6
12
9.3
105
Fraud
9.0
12
9.1
100
9.0
10
9.1
105
9.1
9
9.3
103
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
9.5
26
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.5
25
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.6
371
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
393
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
358
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.0
440
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
229
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
329
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
232
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
361
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
333
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
214
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
8.9
51
Management
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
9.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Invoice Management
9.7
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Supplier Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Execution
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
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
Not enough data
Supplier Information
9.0
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Analytics
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
Not enough data
Integration
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Expense Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
415
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
365
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
382
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
395
|
Verified
Travel Management
Not enough data
8.2
3383
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
3215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
3161
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2374
|
Verified
Approval
Not enough data
8.8
393
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
392
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
426
|
Verified
AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
8.2
104
Not enough data
8.2
103
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
8.4
106
Not enough data
8.5
105
Agentic AI - Travel Management
Not enough data
8.4
58
Not enough data
8.3
58
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightyear and SAP Concur are categorized as AP Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightyear
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP Concur
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
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%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Computer Software
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Higher Education
4.4%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
70.7%
Discussions
Lightyear has no discussions with answers
Is it now possible to book trains?
8 Comments
MA
Yes, you can book trains. From my experience, Via rail in Canada.Read more
What is SAP Concur used for?
4 Comments
JM
Concur is used for logging and submitting expenses, travel, mileage, etc.Read more
What's the best way to export all your expenses? Is that even something you can do?
2 Comments
JR
You should be able to select all and then submit them all to a report. Read more
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