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ApprovalMax vs Cflow

Both stand on invoice approval software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ApprovalMax

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

ApprovalMax combines financial approval workflows with accounting integrations and mobile request handling. Buyers should compare the plan features and confirm pricing and allowances for their intended setup.

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Cflow

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Cflow combines workflow design, approvals, AI decision support, and third-party connections. A 14-day trial is available, but paid plans have minimum user counts and the listed Joy plan is capped at 20 workflows.

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The facts

	ApprovalMax	Cflow
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	10	3
Maker	ApprovalMax	Cflow
Website	approvalmax.com	cflowapps.com
On invoice approval software	#4 of 37	#8 of 37

ApprovalMax: what it does well

Supports multi-step approval workflows and rules.
Integrates with Xero, QuickBooks Online, and NetSuite.
Slack users can approve or comment on documents.
Includes a full audit trail on Standard.
Offers a 14-day trial.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
Pricing is on request.
Mobile app is not supported on tablets.
Unused monthly document and payment allowances do not carry over.

Cflow: what it does well

Visual workflow and form builders include routing and notifications.
AI can automate routine decisions and escalate exceptions.
Integrations connect through APIs, webhooks, Zapier, or direct links.
Android and iOS apps include push notifications.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Joy requires at least 10 users.
Bliss requires at least 20 users.
Private hosting is listed as an add-on.

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