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    ApprovalMax

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AApprovalMax provides approval workflow automation for cloud accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks Online. It replaces paper- and email-based approval processes with multi-step and multi-role automated approval workflows that enable automated notifications to approvers, automated audit trails, and mobile approvals. Approval workflows include: Invoice approvals / bill review and bill approval Purchase order approval, including the functionality to create…

    $54

    per month

    Deluxe Payment Exchange+

    Score8.1 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Deluxe Payment Exchange+ (DPX+) is an integrated payments solution for mid-size businesses that streamlines and automates AP disbursements. This disbursements platform is for companies that send over 250 monthly paper checks, excluding payroll, for recurring payments to suppliers and vendors.

    $2.49

    per payment

    Pricing
    ApprovalMaxDeluxe Payment Exchange+
    Editions & Modules
    ApprovalMax Standard
    $54
    per month per organization
    ApprovalMax Advanced
    $83
    per month per organization
    ApprovalMax Premium
    $121
    per month per organization
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ApprovalMaxDeluxe Payment Exchange+
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing and for management of multiple organizations.Payment is based on the anticipated number of transactions each month. This includes the cost of sending the selected payment type (as well as postage for Print+Mail payments). There is no set-up fee, and a long-term contract is not required.
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Features
    ApprovalMaxDeluxe Payment Exchange+
    Payment Management
    Comparison of Payment Management features of ApprovalMax and Deluxe Payment Exchange+
    Feature
    ApprovalMax
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Deluxe Payment Exchange+
    8.2
    7 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Customizable Approval Policies9.01 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Financial Document Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payment Status Tracking9.01 Ratings8.25 Ratings
    Payment Audit Trail9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Bill Detection4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic Funds Transfer00 Ratings8.96 Ratings
    Accounts Payable
    Comparison of Accounts Payable features of ApprovalMax and Deluxe Payment Exchange+
    Feature
    ApprovalMax
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Deluxe Payment Exchange+
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    Ratings
    Automated Accounts Payable Processes9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vendor Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ApprovalMaxDeluxe Payment Exchange+
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.4
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    Usability
    -
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    8.3
    (7 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ApprovalMaxDeluxe Payment Exchange+
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ApprovalMax
    As mentioned previously - able to send invoice based on amount , program code and division code ,supplier is very useful feature ; If an invoice does not fit into approval process than it is rejected and an email is received mentioning the reason
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    Deluxe
    Deluxe works great for us as we have a decent number of payments that go through them. I believe it would not be efficient for a smaller company who did not receive a lot of checks or electronic payments. Our volume warrants outsourcing of payment processing as it saves us a lot of time in-house. I would weigh the costs of the service against the time and payroll it costs your company.
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    Pros
    ApprovalMax
    • choice based on Program codes / division codes - we use Xero accounting system and we have 22 program codes and 11 divison codes ; once invoice is entered in Xero depending on relevant program code and divison code, Approval max automatically send invoice to relevant person depending on approval workflow process . One manager could be handling multiple divison and program codes; if our approval work flow process is properly designed - it is accurate in sending invoice to relevant manager.
    • invoice can also send to various managers based on General ledger codes ; this flexibility makes useful when manager is handling only certain nature of expenses regardless of program codes / divisionl.
    • Approval process can also be designed based on level of amount ; and level of amount is derived from our Delegation policy. it makes audit of application of delegation policy easy ; we give copy of delegation policy and print of approval work flow process to auditor.
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    Deluxe
    • allows check signors to sign checks when they are traveling
    • allows vendors to received payment same day
    • eliminates the need to mail payments via snail mail
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    Cons
    ApprovalMax
    • date and time of change in approval process ; for example if Mr. A was responsible for all expenses above $1000 in Oct 23 and from Nov 23 it is changed to $5000 . in Dec 23 if it is checked - it will show approval limit of $5000 ; but will not show from which date limit was changed. Auditor always asks this question when the limit was changed in approval max - we cannot prove it.
    • If there is audit trail of who made the changes , when and what changes were made ; will be good.
    • when we are in main page of seeing invoices awaiting approval - there are hundreds of invoices - searching for one invoice from particular supplier is very cumbersome job - we have to go by each and every invoice in order to find that invoice ; it will be good if we have search function on main page itself ; in current scenario we have to go to report section - input all filters and than search for that particular invoice.
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    Deluxe
    • the ability to set up multiple check signatures depending on who is signing the check
    • Deluxe Payment Exchange+ to sell check blanks that we could use if we want to have the check emailed back to the company and print out a paper check
    • More space on payee line
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    Usability
    ApprovalMax
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    Deluxe
    It is more useful for large companies who have to make payments on large scale. The reason for less rating is because it is not useful for business who have less volume as the Deluxe Payment Exchange+ software needs customized setup required which can be less flexible and costlier to smaller organizations. The software can be improved and available at less cost to businesses who have less transactions.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ApprovalMax
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    Deluxe
    It was used as an alternate app as it user friendly and has similar cost compared to Plooto. Also it offers most of the features that Plooto is offering. But Plooto is useful for small businesses which Deluxe Payment Exchange+ is missing the needs of organizations with less transactions.
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    Return on Investment
    ApprovalMax
    • It has certainly made a positive impact ; it is definately worth its value ; when we are processing hundreds of invoices every fortnight ; getting approval of invoices in timely manner for all invoices is of paramount importance . as approval max has its own app - approval can be done on mobile phone also ; this is particularly helpful when staff is travelling .
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    Deluxe
    • It's allowed company growth with the need for extra accounts staff
    • Allowed for easier payment management on the go
    • Gone a good way to pay for itself on extra staff and resources not needed
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    ScreenShots

    ApprovalMax Screenshots

    Screenshot of where approval processes are set up  – no matter how simple or complex.Screenshot of the interface to build approval steps that follow any business rules – whether approvals happen one after another, all at once, or only in certain cases. The user can also control who approves based on things like amount, supplier, account code, or category.Screenshot of where to approve bills and purchase orders the way that works best.Screenshot of the interface that matches bills to approved purchase orders from the same supplier to keep coding accurate and control spending. Unmatched bills can also be stopped from being approved.Screenshot of where to mention others in comments to bring them in or get their input – even if they’re not part of the original approval. If they don’t have access, a prompt to add them as a Watcher is sent. Mentions work on web and mobile, sending notifications as soon as access is granted.Screenshot of where to raise purchase orders, approve requests, and extract key details from bills and purchase orders – all on the go with the ApprovalMax mobile app for iOS and Android.

    Deluxe Payment Exchange+ Screenshots

    Screenshot of Payee choices in Deluxe Payment Exchange+