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ApprovalSoft vs Lightyear

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.

ApprovalSoft

Paid WebWindows

ApprovalSoft covers document intake, configurable routing, exports, and transaction audit support. Buyers should account for its stated Windows Server and SQL Server database requirements and request pricing directly.

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Lightyear

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Lightyear brings invoice processing, purchasing and expenses into one platform with mobile apps and integration options. Credit limits and possible integration charges should be considered alongside the listed 30-day trial.

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The facts

	ApprovalSoft	Lightyear
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Essentials: $199 a month
Plans published	1	3
Maker	ApprovalSoft	Lightyear
Website	approvalsoft.com	lightyear.cloud
On invoice approval software	#17 of 37	#13 of 37

ApprovalSoft: what it does well

Captures emailed invoices and their attachments.
Approval rules can depend on type, amount, or vendor.
Exports approved transactions in CSV or XML.
Original PDF or TIFF documents remain attached.
Supports accounting systems that accept standard file formats.

What to know first

Pricing is available only by contacting the company.
Database server requires Windows Server 2016 or later.
Database requires SQL Server Standard or Enterprise 2017 or higher.

Lightyear: what it does well

Automated invoice data extraction
Approval workflows and statement reconciliation
Purchase-order and goods-received matching
iOS and Android document capture
API and finance-system integrations

What to know first

No free plan
Essentials has 125 monthly credits
Browser uploads capped at 10 MB
Some integrations may add a monthly fee

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