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Which AP Tool is Right for You? 

We've used Capterra (an independent software comparison) to evaluate the top AP Automation solutions across the metrics that matter most.  We're bringing you the data to help make a confident, informed decision in your purchasing process.

User Satisfaction

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

Ease of Use

Lightyear - 4.9

ApprovalMax - 4.7

Tipalti - 4.6

Dext - 4.2

Functionality

Lightyear - 4.8

ApprovalMax - 4.6

Tipalti - 4.4

Dext - 4.1

Risk of Human Error

Lightyear - 4.8

ApprovalMax - 4.7

Tipalti - 4.6

Dext - 3.8

Cash Flow Uncertainty

Lightyear - 4.9

ApprovalMax - 4.6

Tipalti - 4.5

Dext - 3.8

Overall Capterra Rating

Lightyear - 4.9 ⭐ (169 reviews)

 

ApprovalMax - 4.7 ⭐ (25 reviews)

 

Tipalti - 4.6 ⭐ (159 reviews)

 

Dext - 4.3 ⭐ (155 reviews)

Core Features

Core Features

Customer Support

Lightyear

24/5 human support. 

Live chat, telephone, email.

Tipalti

Telephone/Email: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM Pacific time.

Live Chat: Weekdays, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Dext

Email and live chat during business hours. 

No telephone support.

ApprovalMax

24/5 support for Standard/Advanced plans. 

No live chat.

Pricing and Free Trials

Pricing and Free Trials

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