APFlow vs ApprovalMax
APFlow
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ApprovalMax
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| Figure | APFlow | ApprovalMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 10 |
| Spec score · Invoice Approval Software | 7.7 (#22) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · Accounts Payable Software | 7.0 (#83) | 8.6 (#9) |
| Approvals | A single-screen dashboard supports invoice processing and coding, and workflow events are tracked through alerts and audit logs. | ApprovalMax supports multi-step approval workflows and approval rules, with unlimited workflows and approvals listed on its Xero plans. |
| Approval workflows | Yes | Yes |
| Audit trail | Workflow events are tracked through alerts and audit logs, and the product page describes audit trails documenting each process step. | Approved documents carry records showing who approved, what they saw and when, with the record attached to the accounting transaction. |
| Headquarters | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States | ApprovalMax Limited lists its registered office in London, United Kingdom. |
| Purpose | APFlow replaces manual invoice approval and coding with a paperless accounts payable workflow for construction companies. | ApprovalMax automates accounts payable and receivable approvals and gives businesses control over financial processes. |
| Security | The maker describes pVault as a secure document system and says its technology can help customers securely manage vital documents. | ApprovalMax states it is ISO 27001 certified and provides single sign-on, two-factor authentication, and automatic logout after 15 minutes of inactivity. |
| Support | The maker offers a help desk, support by email, and phone support. | The Xero pricing page lists customer support 24/5 and describes a knowledge base, how-to videos, and guides. |
Plans
ApprovalMax
- AdvancedPrice not published
- Advanced (QuickBooks Online)Price not published
- Advanced (Xero)Price not published
- NetSuite planPriced on request
- PremiumPrice not published
- Premium (QuickBooks Online)Price not published
- Premium (Xero)Price not published
- StandardPrice not published
- Standard (QuickBooks Online)Price not published
- Standard (Xero)Price not published
In their own words
APFlow
APFlow has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ApprovalMax
ApprovalMax automates accounts payable and receivable approvals and gives businesses controls for financial processes. Its accounts payable workflow covers capture, verification, approval, and payment, with multi-step workflows and configurable approval rules. Xero plans list unlimited workflows and approvals. Accounting integrations include Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Oracle NetSuite, with two-way data sync listed; Airwallex, Dext, and Slack are also supported. From Slack, users can approve, reject, or comment on documents. Plans range from unlimited workflows, users, and approval steps with a full audit trail to options adding bill-to-PO matching, budget checks, supplier onboarding, journal approvals, custom workflows, API access, and AI capture. iPhone and Android apps support submitting and approving requests, and web and API access are listed. ApprovalMax says it is ISO 27001 certified and offers single sign-on, two-factor authentication, and automatic logout after 15 minutes of inactivity. Customer data is processed in Microsoft Azure data centres in Ireland, with backups in the Netherlands. It is a paid service with no free plan, a 14-day trial, and pricing on request.