ApprovalMax
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
Pleo
Score 8.3 out of 10
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Pleo, headquartered in Copenhagen, offers smart company cards that enable employees to buy the things they need for work, all while keeping a company's finance director in control of spending.
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Pricing
ApprovalMax
Pleo
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
ApprovalMax
Pleo
Free Trial
Yes
No
Free/Freemium Version
No
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
No
Entry-level Setup Fee
Optional
No setup fee
Additional Details
Discount available for annual pricing and for management of multiple organizations.
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Features
ApprovalMax
Pleo
Payment Management
Comparison of Payment Management features of Product A and Product B
ApprovalMax
8.0
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Pleo
9.6
1 Ratings
18% above category average
Customizable Approval Policies
9.01 Ratings
10.01 Ratings
Financial Document Management
9.01 Ratings
10.01 Ratings
Payment Status Tracking
9.01 Ratings
10.01 Ratings
Payment Audit Trail
9.01 Ratings
10.01 Ratings
Duplicate Bill Detection
4.01 Ratings
10.01 Ratings
Advanced OCR
00 Ratings
8.01 Ratings
Electronic Funds Transfer
00 Ratings
9.01 Ratings
Accounts Payable
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ApprovalMax
8.5
1 Ratings
21% above category average
Pleo
-
Ratings
Automated Accounts Payable Processes
9.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Vendor Management
8.01 Ratings
00 Ratings
Expense Management
Comparison of Expense Management features of Product A and Product B
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
Pleo is ideal for SMBs looking to streamline their expense management processes. It offers a cost-effective solution for controlling and tracking expenses without the complexity of larger enterprise systems.Startups often have limited resources and need efficient expense tracking. Pleo's user-friendly interface and real-time expense data can help startups maintain control over their spending. for businesses that provide company cards to employees. It allows for easy card issuance, spending control, and real-time tracking of card transactions.
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.
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.
1.its user-friendliness and ease of use, making it suitable for our company 2.cost-effective with a straightforward pricing model and lower initial setup costs. 3.simplifies company card management and provides real-time expense tracking
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 .