# Page 6 | Lightyear Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 6 - Is Lightyear the right Accounts Payable solution for you? Explore 190 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/178978/Lightyear/reviews --- Lightyear 4.9 (190) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/178978/Lightyear/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated May 11th, 2026 # Page 6 - Reviews of Lightyear ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 126-150 of 190 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use MB Marguerita B. Bookkeeper Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Software" July 22, 2022 5.0 Great Software saves a lot of time Pros Easy to use saves a lot of time and is very accurate Cons There is nothing that I do not like about this software Reason for choosing Lightyear Was recommended Review Source CU Chanel U. Bookkeeper Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient & Effective " February 26, 2021 5.0 As a Bookkeeper, lightyear has provided me the ability to take on more clients and efficiently process larger volumes of Purchase Bills through the automatic mapping and coding. For any issues that require troubleshooting, the customer service team are always fantastic and proactive to assist us with rectifying any problems. Pros \- Duplicate filtering - Xero Intergration - Automated Coding & Mapping - Statement reconciliation - Flagging of GST or amounts that may require reviewing if the coding does not match the PDF Cons I would love to see other forms of purchase bills/receipts accepted in future updates Review Source AP Amy P. GM Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Couldn't live without" July 24, 2022 5.0 Pros It was such a time saver and makes the whole payables process so easy. Also makes communication with suppliers very easy. Cons Sometimes there were glitches with suppliers moving to Xero Review Source PB Paul B. Contracts Manager Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Lightyear changed our life!!" May 25, 2020 5.0 Our previous PI approval process was time consuming and mostly manual, we had to process each invoice several times to update various systems, with Lightyear we have reduced that process to several clicks, plus approvals are now much quicker and we now never lose invoices! The ability to price check regular suppliers invoices automatically has also helped reduce costs by finding suppler mistakes we would have missed previously. Pros The best bit of Lightyear is the cloud archive of all our purchase invoices, we no longer have to keep paper archives saving us space and time. We also like the Bill Task function which allows us to send an approval request to a specific person who may only approve a few invoices. Cons We would like an integration into simPRO which we use to raise orders, this will reduce the administration involved in managing our PO’s and PI’s. Review Source Response from The Access Group May 28, 2020 Many thanks for your review and feedback. We have some exciting developments regarding PO's in the future. We are always exploring new integrations and I will pass this back to the product team. CD Colin D. Group Finance Director Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fantastic AP automation product" May 25, 2020 5.0 A great success - Lightyear have a very supportive and customer focussed team and their product has allowed us to achieve so much efficiency and accuracy in our AP process. Highly recommended. Pros The best feature is the direct integration with our Oracle NetSuite which has enable the team to save a lot of time printing, posting, and filing paper invoices. Cons Nothing of note - integration was a success and really well supported by the Lightyear team, and they also support closely with any queries as we use the software on a daily basis. Review Source Response from The Access Group May 28, 2020 Many thanks for reviewing us. We will pass along your praise to the support team. CP Chris P. Owner Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Streamlined Accounts Payable" March 26, 2024 5.0 Pros As a small business owner, Lightyear has saved me hours of time processing Accounts Payable each month. By eliminating almost all the manual input I used to do, Lightyear has both significantly reduced the time I spend entering invoices into my accounting system as well as minimized data entry errors. Lightyear's customer service has been very responsive and helpful, and they seek out feedback to continuously improve their product. Cons Integration with Quickbooks Desktop can be clumsy at times, but that is more of an issue with the 3rd party app needed to import the transactions. Review Source LM LOUISE M. Commercial book keeper Farming Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Data processing efficiencies" March 25, 2021 5.0 Tech assist is readily available and most helpful Pros The mapping that allows for pre population of data. This saves considerable time and adds a level of accuracy to the data process. Cons Iam finding it difficult to pin down any feature I don't like ! Review Source AA Ansal A. Headchef Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My experience with Lightyear" May 25, 2020 5.0 I’m absolutely satisfied with Lightyear. Pros Very much user friendly, well programmed and mostly importantly very secured. Cons Nothing yet that I have experienced any bad so far. Review Source Response from The Access Group May 28, 2020 Many thanks for the review. Glad to hear you are finding the product to be user-friendly. TG Tabs G. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Prompt response " March 23, 2021 5.0 the software every now and then gets updated with new feature - but most importantly the customer service is brilliant. They always respond and resolve any queries so promptly that it doesnt disrupt your workflow. Pros It is very user friendly option of mapping is brilliant Cons There should be more features on the processing tab to save the invoice there. Should have more option to customize mapping Review Source CS Corey S. Financial Controller Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Amazing AP processing and approval software" March 19, 2021 5.0 I have been impressed by the time savings and data entry accuracy LY has introduced to our ASX Listed company's AP process. Pros \- The fact that a given suppliers' invoices are mapped by a human first time round, rather than relying solely on OCR. - The quality of data extraction is high. - The multiple approvals functionality including dual Executive Approval function is very useful. Cons I wish invoice descriptions that don't fit on one line would be picked up by the software, rather than truncating the description after the first line. Review Source LL Li L. Head Accountant Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Lightyear" December 27, 2019 5.0 Pros Reducing the AP process time at least 50%. You are able to see the the line items and the statement can be automatically reconciled. So if there are missing invoices that you can chase them up immediately. The Support team is also wonderful. They response your problems quickly. Cons If mapping can be more automatically for any format of invoices will be great. Review Source Response from The Access Group January 8, 2020 Hi Li, Many thanks for the feedback, delighted to hear you are enjoying the software. Good news is we have enhancements planned for the data extraction process in 2020. Stay tuned. Chris LF Leigh F. CFO Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Outstanding support" November 30, 2021 5.0 Pros After testing numerous approval workflow products we found Lightyear to be superior compared to the other approval workflow products on the market. Lightyear's integration with Xero is seamless and its OCR technology is incredibly fast and accurate. Lightyears support team are unparalleled, they are friendly, helpful and always available in need. Cons Lightyear are continually working to improve the usability of their product. Review Source MA Mark A. Food and Beverage Director Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Quick and Easy " March 19, 2024 5.0 Pros Easy to use and understand one touch payables Cons Does not integrate to cooking the books Would be good to have multiple accounts emails attached Review Source FB Flavia B. Executive Assistant Mining & Metals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great product & incredible support!" December 15, 2021 5.0 Pros No time or paper wasted. The approval system is fantastic. Makes the whole process of accounts payable more accurate, fast and audit compliant. Cons I think the only feature that could improve is the copy and paste function from the actual invoice (for invoices where the description and amount are not on the same line) Review Source JM Jennifer M. Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Lightyear " September 15, 2021 5.0 Pros Ease of use. Perfect for our non profit approval process and being electronic reduces paper waste. Cons Sometimes find mapping an issue but that could be simply because I've recently started that myself Review Source BA Bec A. CFO Farming Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Save time and improve accountability" February 18, 2021 5.0 The support staff at Lightyear are helpful and speak my language. Pros Clear and simple workflows allows for correct coding and ensures managers have transparency and accountability around their purchases. Cons Being able to integrate inventory into myob would be handy but the flexibility of lightyear means we have a simple workaround. Review Source ES Emily S. Accounts Payable Environmental Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Straightforward Software" October 19, 2021 5.0 Pros I like the feature that statements can reconcile automatically to detect any missing invoices or match them. Cons It would be great if Lightyear can optimize the search field for supplier invoices. Review Source PP Paul P. Director Hospitality Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Processing heaps of invoices?? Lightyear will make lightwork of it!" May 25, 2020 5.0 I cant really recommend lightyear enough. It's easy to set up and just does what its meant to ... saves you time and money. Pros As we are a small team i have always been on the look out for software that will save us time. Looking at our processes, accounts payable and data entry was the biggest time suck for our business. A friend put me onto lightyear and we've never looked back. All my invoices get broken down and sucked into Xero in seconds. Every price is checked automatically and compared to the set LUC. I have cut down our invoice processing time by much more than half using this little gem of an app. Cons Cons: Being so impressed with Lightyear, that it has made me want to tell the world about it via this Capterra review....5 minutes of my life i'll never get back. Review Source Response from The Access Group May 28, 2020 Many thanks for the review. Great to hear that you are saving 50% of your time. LR Lynn R. Purchase Ledger Admin Oil & Energy Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Lightyear " February 4, 2021 5.0 Makes the workload easier to handle , so much quicker turnaround getting Invoices approved etc everything is on Lightyear that everyone needs to see , no more searching through files for Invoices , brilliant system to use and the staff are all really friendly and helpful , queries are always solved very quick at the other end of the phone or online . Pros Very easy to use and cuts down totally on paperwork Cons Still a work in progress for raising PO's etc but wouldn't say this is a fault as the system is constantly getting upgraded Review Source LW Laura W. Office Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Amazing Support" May 26, 2020 4.0 Absolutely amazing customer support!! Very easy to use and saves so much time, which therefore saves money! Pros The mapping of the invoices is amazing! The support that comes with lightyear is the best customer support I have received, instant helpful support. Issues resolved quickly and efficiently every time. Cons We are just waiting for the PO functionality to be available to help better our processes, the only thing I least like about lightyear is that its not available yet. Review Source HC Heather C. Finance Team Member Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Opening up Communication" July 24, 2022 5.0 We have been impressed with the the back up service and advice received. Training of internal staff hasn't taken too much effort. Overall very happy with the product! :-) Pros This program allows us to send our invoices to appropriate team members for their verification and authorising - no matter where they are. Given our business is spread over a number of locations and temporary work sites, this opens the doors of communication - giving us the facility to action or leave comments on individual invoices. Users can work at their own pace, in their chosen timeframes and locations. Cons We are still finding our way around the program, however so far it has delivered all its said it would. No major glitches. Review Source TF Tony F. CEO Entertainment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "RJC Review to Lightyear" May 26, 2020 5.0 As above, we have freed up so much time for our Bookkeeper and eliminated the human error. Pros The ease of use and that fact that it is so easy to navigate your way through the system. The reporting is first class as lightyear sorts all invoices for you into their correct category and account. Cons The obvious is the set up process, very timely. But hey once complete correct the first time, life is so much easier and quicker to compile your invoicing. Review Source YM Yasmin M. Workflow and Operations Manager Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great AP Software" April 29, 2021 5.0 Pros Easy to use and great for automating your AP process Cons Minimal issues, hard to complain about such a good software! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent End to End Accounts Payable management" May 29, 2020 5.0 Easy, excellent Pros Ease of use, excellent customer service, ability to have multiple levels of authorisation Cons Not much - if I have to make a comment it is that the actual invoice does not flow through to MYOB, however I understand that this is an MYOB issue Review Source JW James W. Bookkeeper Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Well worth it" February 6, 2022 5.0 Mainly for accounts payable which reduced our physical paperwork enormously. Pros Ease of use, good layout, and great customer support Cons Calculator within the pricing field would be good addition Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.