Medius vs Lightyear
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of 11 Best AP Automation Software 2026 (Ranked by Speed & Accuracy). Last verified May 31, 2026.
The short answer
Medius ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #10) for Finance teams automating accounts payable. An enterprise-grade, source-to-pay platform with powerful AI features.
At a glance
| Medius | Lightyear | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / 11 Best AP Automation Software 2026 (Ranked by Speed & Accuracy) | #10 / 11 Best AP Automation Software 2026 (Ranked by Speed & Accuracy) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Enterprise AP & Sourcing | Accurate line-item data extraction |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($2,000 to $6,000+/mo) | $$ ($125 to $500/mo) |
| HQ | Stockholm, Sweden | Belfast, UK |
| Founded | 2001 | 2017 |
Medius
An enterprise-grade, source-to-pay platform with powerful AI features.
www.medius.comSee full entry in 11 Best AP Automation Software 2026 (Ranked by Speed & Accuracy)
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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