Lightyear
7.8#13 in accounts payable softwareFrom $199 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitLightyear vs Ramp AP
What both publish
| Fact | Lightyear | Ramp AP |
|---|---|---|
| Approval workflows | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Lightyear offers API and integration options for accounting software, ERPs, and other finance systems, and says an additional monthly fee may apply depending on integration requirements. | Ramp offers 200+ integrations, including accounting, banking, HR and payroll, procurement, productivity, receipt automation, and travel tools. |
| Invoice capture | ai | Ramp’s OCR captures invoice details with 99% accuracy. |
| Multi-entity support | Yes | Yes |
| PO matching | Yes | Ramp performs two-way and three-way matching against purchase orders and receipts. |
| Support | The pricing page includes live chat, email, and telephone support with every plan; the product site describes local support as available Monday to Friday. | The pricing page lists 24/7 chat support for Free and 24/7 phone support for Plus and Enterprise. |
| Target customers | Lightyear says it is built for SME finance teams across sectors including hospitality, retail, care, education, and healthcare. | Ramp describes its AP product for small and fast-growing companies, mid-sized finance teams, and multi-entity organizations with complex accounting needs. |
Lightyear plans
- Essentials$199 a month
- Standard$319 a month
- ProfessionalPriced on request
Ramp AP plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$15 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Lightyear if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Ramp AP if…
Ramp AP suits smaller or fast-growing companies, mid-sized finance teams, and multi-entity organizations with complex accounting needs. It can also fit teams seeking a standalone AP workflow without Ramp corporate cards or expense management.