Stampli vs Lightyear

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best AP Automation Software. Last verified May 31, 2026.

The short answer

Stampli ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #10) for Finance teams automating accounts payable. A collaboration-focused platform that simplifies invoice query resolution and approvals.

At a glance

StampliLightyear
Top 11 rank#3 / The 11 Best AP Automation Software#10 / The 11 Best AP Automation Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.87.4
Best forCollaborative invoice managementAccurate line-item data extraction
Pricing$$$ ($500 to $2,000/mo)$$ ($125 to $500/mo)
HQMountain View, USABelfast, UK
Founded20152017

Stampli

A collaboration-focused platform that simplifies invoice query resolution and approvals.

www.stampli.com

See full entry in The 11 Best AP Automation Software

Lightyear

Provides highly accurate line-item data extraction and automated 3-way matching.

www.lightyear.cloud

See full entry in The 11 Best AP Automation Software

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