# What Quote-to-Cash tools reduce the time between a deal being approved and the first invoice going out so the revenue cycle actually starts on time?

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">While comparing tools for a roundup on cycle time, three came up again and again for compressing the gap between an approved deal and the first invoice: Sequence, ServiceNow CPQ, and DealHub. The question driving it is which quote-to-cash tools reduce the time between a deal being approved and the first invoice going out, since that lag is where the revenue cycle silently slips. Here's the wider set from the <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/quote-to-cash">Quote-to-Cash</a> category that reviewers mention:</p><ul>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/sequence-hq-sequence/reviews"><strong>Sequence</strong></a>: Reviewers say once a quote is signed, invoicing is close to automatic, they review and hit start, which keeps billing from stalling after the deal closes.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-cpq/reviews"><strong>ServiceNow CPQ</strong></a>: Called out for automating configuration, pricing, and approvals in one workflow to speed quote-to-order, though a few reviewers note the initial setup can be involved.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/dealhub/reviews"><strong>DealHub</strong></a>: Praised for real-time quoting and structured approvals that accelerate sales cycles and cut back-and-forth.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/quotewerks/reviews"><strong>QuoteWerks</strong></a>: Reviewers highlight fast, accurate quote creation with saved templates and approval workflows that shorten the path to a signed deal.</li>
</ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">For those who tightened this up, was the win mostly at quote approval, or further down at the handoff into billing and the first invoice? And roughly how much time did you actually claw back once it was live?</p>

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## Comments
### Comment 1

Reviewers&#39; delays primarily occur at the billing handoff rather than during approval, because even quick approvals can be delayed if the signed quote needs re-entry before an invoice is issued. Tools that automatically integrate signing into the billing schedule are credited with helping start the cycle promptly.

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- Posted at: 19 days ago
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