Accounts Payable ​Provider Comparison

Choosing the right Accounts Payable (AP) automation solution is a critical decision that impacts your finance team’s efficiency, cost control, and compliance. With so many tools on the market, and each claiming to be the best, how do you cut through the noise?

This document provides a neutral, side-by-side comparison of four leading AP platforms: Lightyear, Dext, ApprovalMax, and Tipalti, using verified third-party data from Capterra and other independent sources.

This comparison helps you evaluate these AP automation providers against the metrics that matter most to your business, enabling you to make a confident, well-informed investment in the platform that best serves your business needs.

All ratings and feature comparisons are based on publicly available data from Capterra, as of May 2025.

In this comparison, you’ll find a clear breakdown of each tool across these key categories:

​✔️ User Satisfaction
​✔️ Core Features
​✔️ Customer Support
​✔️ Pricing Structure