--- description: Review of Lightyear Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Lightyear | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Purchasing Software](/directory/528/purchase-order/software) > [Lightyear](/software/114360/lightyear) # Lightyear Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/114360/lightyear Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/114360/lightyear?page=2) > Lightyear is an industry-leading cloud platform providing intelligent automation solutions for large SMEs \& Enterprise level Purchasing \& Accounts Payables processes. Designed to work across all industries, our end-to-end approvals workflows are up to 80% faster than traditional methods, enabling purchase orders \& invoices to be approved in seconds and removing paper from the office. Advanced Automation: Automatically assign general ledger (GL) codes, tax rates, categories, or departments to line items, streamlining data processing and improving accuracy. Price Verification: Compare product prices against verified supplier pricing, ensuring invoice accuracy and cost control. Seamless Integrations: Lightyear integrates seamlessly with leading third-party applications, including Abcom, MYOB, Xero, Sage 50, Fuelsoft, and more. This enables smooth data synchronization and enhances overall workflow efficiency. Mobile Applications: Lightyear offers dedicated mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms, allowing you to access and manage accounts payable processes on the go. Subscription and Support: Lightyear is available through monthly subscriptions, providing flexibility and scalability. The platform offers extensive support through documentation, live chat, and phone assistance, ensuring you receive the guidance and assistance you need. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 190 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 190 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: The Access Group - **Location**: Colchester, UK - **Founded**: 1996 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £130.00 - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Lightyear is available across 3 pricing tiers: Starter, Business, Enterprise. Pricing starts at £130/per month and scales with each tier. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - AI/Machine Learning - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Payable - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Aging Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Auto Extraction - Bank Reconciliation - Billing & Invoicing - Cash Flow Management - Cash Management - Catalog Management ## Integrations (16 total) - Access Financials - AccountsIQ - Bepoz - Infor SunSystems - MYOB Acumatica - MYOB Business - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central tegossuite - NetSuite - OrderMate - Pronto - QuickBooks Online - Sage 200 - Sage 50 Accounting - Sage Accounting - Sage Intacct ... and 1 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Purchasing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/528/purchase-order/software) ## Related Categories - [Purchasing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/528/purchase-order/software) - [Data Extraction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4555/data-extraction/software) - [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/263/billing-invoicing-software/software) - [Accounting Software for Small Business](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/506/small-business/software) - [Accounts Payable Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1851/accounts-payable/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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From the user perspective who inputs data on invoices and approves them, it's straightforward and the layout of the software does not show you more than what you need to see, however, underneath the simple processes there is complexity. Lightyear makes supplier creation, GL code settings linked to export files such as Excel, and GST codes etc are somehow made simple to set up. One thing I find particularly great is whenever I input an ABN number during the Supplier Creation process, it autofills the Supplier Name field. Additionally, this is a drop down menu, so i am able to choose ANY of the Business Names linked to this ABN. > > **Cons**: Sometimes, there have been system bugs and I'm unable to export data for a brief amount of time, or when we top up credits to use the system, the old credits are not rolled over their expiry date. It would be great if there was a notification in place to let us know that our credits are expiring soon or we are running low. Also, there are some things which cannot be customised. For example, the Export to File which is a function that exports invoice data into a spreadsheet, cannot be modified from my end. Lightyear do add features from time to time, but I'm not sure if consumer recommendations are actually involved in the process. > > Overall, it's been fantastic. There is no such thing as a perfect system, but it is the people behind the software which really impress me. The fact that when things go awry, it is so easy to open the instant chat and speak to \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] is a great touch. The service is paramount. I've had issues which were solved overnight which comes to show they really do listen. ----- ### "Lightyear and Beyond" — 5.0/5 > **Matthew** | *7 November 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have worked around Accounts Payable for more than 30 years and have never worked on a system that is so comprehensively detailed and easy to use - I can't ask for more. Everything at my fingertips. Nice to remove the paper/postage/scanning element. Support for bugs and development at the other end of Phone and resolutions are immediate or put forward for future development. Lightyear would save money re: employment, as saves valuable time and requires less staff. Great tool to educate new staff. Haven't included Procurement package but I guess would integrate with PL. No security issues within the start of 2024 to now. Honest I would recommend. Even a Trial would open your eyes. > > **Cons**: Obviously the integration of any system can be daunting. But the end result is well worth the Pain.. > > Thumbs up - I would thoroughly recommend. A great package that reduces cost of paper and postage that was used on previous system - Cost Effective ----- ### "Lightyear - Approval process" — 4.0/5 > **Annette** | *17 December 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Streamlines our approval process so all staff required in process are up to date. Easy to use and follow > > **Cons**: Mapping can be a little arduous at times, but much easier once you know what you are doing. Other than that, no issues. > > While we do not use Lightyear to its full capacity, the approval process certainly works for us to ensure everyone is across the project. ----- ### "A fabulous system for seamless invoice processing, loved by all that use it." — 5.0/5 > **Dolly** | *23 October 2025* | Primary/Secondary Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: A seamless system, easy to navigate for accounting minded staff and others that are not so financial minded that are required to approve/sign off invoices. Its visual, easy to find archived invoices, can download, print etc all at the click of a button. > > **Cons**: No option to alter the vat - rounding by LY is often different to supplier invoices - being able to alter the given vat figure by a small amount would be great. Being able to filter by "task approver" on the approvals and review tabs would also be helpful. If an Approver calls about an invoice, and there's pages and pages, being able to filter by invoices assigned to a specific user would be awesome. > > It's an amazing system that works incredibly well for us. It speeds things up, eliminates keying in errors and is very popular by all users here. On the odd occasion that something doesn't run smoothly for any reason, the help/chat team are quick, efficient and above all very friendly and patient. ----- ### "Henderson Foodservice" — 5.0/5 > **Hazel** | *30 October 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its is very easy to use. You have all you invoices on one system and able to search back to archive invoices. You can run reports for different departments to check if there on budget. It good for audit purpose easy to access. You have less manually input as it matches invoices against PO's and statements. The support of the Lightyear Team is instant efficient and very friendly always happy to help you and resolve it quickly. > > **Cons**: When Lightyear do an update it seems to effects my system and i have to refresh or have to completely come out of the system or it takes me out of the menu i'm on. Some of the PO's don't close automatically and i have to match these off manually each month - as the PO's would be used for our end of month balancing figures. > > I think l its a fantastic system and well maintained with the Lightyear Team. I feel is user friendly and easy to work through all the processes. The managers love that they can check back on invoices and see what has been processed and approved. It's great when it come to the end of year audits as we can access the invoice quickly and efficiently. ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/114360/lightyear?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/114360/lightyear) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data