Bill.com vs Lightyear
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Accounts Receivable Software Tools (2026) and 11 Best AP Automation Software 2026 (Ranked by Speed & Accuracy). Last verified June 28, 2026.
The short answer
Bill.com ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #10) for Finance teams and small business owners automating invoicing, collections, and cash flow / Finance teams automating accounts payable. Top-tier integration and user experience for SMBs and mid-market finance teams.
At a glance
| Bill.com | Lightyear | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Accounts Receivable Software Tools (2026) | #10 / 11 Best AP Automation Software 2026 (Ranked by Speed & Accuracy) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Balanced AP/AR Automation | Accurate line-item data extraction |
| Pricing | $$ ($79 to $159/mo per user) | $$ ($125 to $500/mo) |
| HQ | San Jose, USA | Belfast, UK |
| Founded | 2006 | 2017 |
Bill.com
Top-tier integration and user experience for SMBs and mid-market finance teams.
www.bill.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Accounts Receivable Software Tools (2026)
Lightyear
Provides highly accurate line-item data extraction and automated 3-way matching.
www.lightyear.cloudSee full entry in 11 Best AP Automation Software 2026 (Ranked by Speed & Accuracy)
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