Finmatics vs Lightyear

Finmatics is accounting automation software for accounting firms and companies. Its system, Fin, captures invoices from paper, scans and electronic files, then separates, sorts and extracts their data. It creates traceable booking suggestions based on booking history and tax logic, and learns from past bookings, user feedback and configured rules. Supported inputs include PDF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, ZUGFeRD 2.0, XRechnung, ebInterface, UBL and IDoc FI. Integrations include DATEV, BMD, RZL, Agenda, Microsoft Business Central and SAP; a REST API is available, with limits of 1,000 general requests and 100 authentication requests per minute. Conditional routing, delegated approvals, an approval audit trail, mobile approval and invoice comments are listed capabilities. Finmatics supports Android, iOS and web. The listed Basis Fin plan is €750 a month, billed annually in advance; monthly payment is available with a 20% surcharge. A demo is limited to 30 days before a paid contract. Finmatics states that it processes data under GDPR Article 28 and uses encryption, role-based permissions, optional two-factor authentication and SSO.

Lightyear is an accounts payable, purchase order and expense management platform for automating finance administration. It extracts invoice data, supports approval workflows and statement reconciliation, and keeps searchable documents for archiving and reporting. Teams can create and approve purchase orders, record goods received and match orders and receipt notes against supplier bills. Its iOS and Android apps support document capture, approvals and collaboration; mobile approvals require Double Approval or higher in company settings. Lightyear offers API and integration options for accounting software, ERPs and other finance systems, with an additional monthly fee possible depending on requirements. Essentials costs $199 a month for 125 credits, while Standard costs $319 a month for 250 credits. Exported invoices, supplier statements and purchase orders use one credit each; an employee expense report uses three. Browser uploads are limited to 10 MB and supported image and document formats. There is no free plan, but a 30-day trial is listed. The maker is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.