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BILL
Formerly Bill.com

Overview

What is BILL?

BILL is an online service for SMBs which provides a central dashboard for managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and cash flow management. It syncs with all major accounting systems like QuickBooks, Sage, Intaact, and NetSuite.

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Bill.com has proven to be an invaluable tool for organizations looking to streamline their financial operations. Customers have praised …
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Horrible Experience

3 out of 10
August 17, 2022
We subscribed to Bill.com to complement our Quickbooks.com accounting system and use mainly the Accounts Payable and Receivable features. …
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Bill.com

6 out of 10
July 14, 2022
We needed a solution for our payables and bill.com fit the bill. The volume that we process (800+ per week) seems to cause problem with …
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Pricing

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Essentials

$45

Cloud
per user/per month

Team

$55

Cloud
per user/per month

Corporate

$79

Cloud
per user/per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.bill.com/product/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $45 per month
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Product Details

What is BILL?

BILL (NYSE: BILL) is a financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). For SMBs, BILL automates finance so businesses can thrive. The integrated platform helps businesses to more efficiently control their payables, receivables and spend and expense management. Businesses can use BILL’s proprietary member network of millions to pay or get paid faster. Headquartered in San Jose, California, BILL is a partner of U.S. financial institutions, accounting firms, and accounting software providers.

BILL Features

  • Supported: AP and AR Automation

BILL Screenshots

Screenshot of BILL’s central dashboard, which displays upcoming bills, invoices, and ingoing and outgoing payments.Screenshot of BILL automatically pulls in bills via email and automatically starts the process. It also checks for duplicate invoices by looking at the invoice numbers and payment amounts to flag questionable invoices.Screenshot of BILL's desktop and mobile applications so users' teams can review invoices and send payments on-the-go.Screenshot of BILL’s mobile app, which can be used to review invoices, add comments, and approve from anywhere.Screenshot of The overview screen, where the status of invoices can be reviewed to get a bird’s eye view of tasks.

BILL Competitors

BILL Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported CountriesUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

BILL is an online service for SMBs which provides a central dashboard for managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and cash flow management. It syncs with all major accounting systems like QuickBooks, Sage, Intaact, and NetSuite.

BILL starts at $45.

Melio, AvidXchange, and Tipalti are common alternatives for BILL.

Reviewers rate Payment Audit Trail highest, with a score of 3.6.

The most common users of BILL are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Bill.com has proven to be an invaluable tool for organizations looking to streamline their financial operations. Customers have praised the software for its ability to serve as a central repository for all documents and information related to vendors, providing easy access to cash flow and remittance details. With its seamless integration with popular accounting systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Xero, users can easily transfer data between platforms, eliminating the need for manual entry and saving time.

One of the key use cases of Bill.com is its ability to automate the entire accounts payable process. Users have found that they can easily scan vouchers to the website, assign them to vendors, and code them to the appropriate chart of accounts. The software also offers automated approvals, a voucher image library, and the option to facilitate ACH payments or cut physical checks. By digitizing the entire AP process, organizations have successfully moved their entire Accounts Payable function to the cloud using Bill.com, eliminating the need for a physical AP department.

In addition to accounts payable functionality, Bill.com also supports accounts receivable functions. Users have found value in being able to create invoices, route them to clients for approval, and receive payments directly through the platform. This streamlined approach not only simplifies the invoicing process but also allows for more accurate cash forecasting when both AP and AR functions are managed on the same system.

Overall, Bill.com has proven to be a versatile tool that addresses various financial challenges faced by organizations. From automating the invoice approval workflow and enabling a paperless process to providing transparency in check approvals and serving as a central hub for managing accounts payable, this software offers a range of practical solutions. Whether it's eliminating manual processes, improving cash flow management, or ensuring timely payments, Bill.com has emerged as a go-to solution for organizations looking to optimize their financial operations.

Seamless integration with major accounting systems: Users have praised the seamless integration of BILL with major accounting systems, stating that it reduces duplication of work and eliminates approval steps and payment processing delays. Several reviewers have highlighted how this integration feature ensures easy data transfer between different platforms, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Single repository for vendor invoice submission: The single repository for vendor invoice submission in BILL is highly valued by users. They appreciate the unlimited storage for documents, which assists with audit and control review, making it easier to track and manage financial records. Multiple reviewers have mentioned how this feature improves organization and helps them stay on top of their financial documentation.

Good reporting capability: Users find the reporting capability of BILL to be good. They appreciate how it helps them track and analyze financial data, providing valuable insights for better decision-making. Many customers have expressed satisfaction with this feature, emphasizing its usefulness in managing their finances effectively.

Limited Report Customization: Some users have expressed dissatisfaction with the limited options for customizing reports in Bill.com, stating that they are not robust enough.

Difficulties with Integration: Several users have mentioned difficulties when integrating Bill.com with other systems, such as AP systems integrating to Fixed Assets or GL systems. They feel that the integration capabilities are limited and could be improved.

Slow Problem Resolution and Support Response Time: A number of users have reported that problem resolution and support response time from the software provider are not considered timely. They feel that their issues were not addressed promptly and found the support to be lacking at times.

Users have made several recommendations based on their experience with .com. The three most common recommendations are as follows:

  1. Improve handling of credit card transactions: Some users suggest enhancing the functionality of .com when it comes to dealing with credit card transactions. They believe that by making improvements in this area, the software can become even more versatile and useful for businesses.

  2. Switch to a different format suitable for cell phones: Several users have recommended switching to a different format that is more mobile-friendly and better suited for use on cell phones. This change would allow users to access and utilize .com's features more conveniently while on the go.

  3. Integrate with Quickbooks for better payment management: Many users recommend integrating .com with Quickbooks in order to enhance payment management capabilities. By doing so, businesses can streamline their financial processes and have a more efficient system for managing payments.

Overall, these recommendations highlight ways in which .com can further enhance its functionality and convenience for users.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

(1-4 of 4)
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Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use this to process A/R only, both for treatment financed in-house and for billing consulting clients.
  • Invoicing is easy to use and intuitive
  • ACH Transfer Times are several weeks unlike the 5-7 days they advertise. From experience, they will put lengthy holds on your funds without explanation.
  • From experience, customer Service is unhelpful and misrepresent their policies
Our only experience is using them for ACH and credit card accounts receivable and I would NOT recommend them. From experience, they withhold funds without explanation for weeks past their advertised processing time of 5-7 days for ACH. In my opinion, customer service is unhelpful and does not offer explanations for why your funds are being held. Personally, we have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars working with them the past 6 weeks. For the previous 2 years they did not do this.
Accounts Payable (3)
N/A
N/A
Automated Accounts Payable Processes
N/A
N/A
Vendor Management
N/A
N/A
Tax Form Preparation
N/A
N/A
Payment Management (7)
10%
1.0
Customizable Approval Policies
10%
1.0
Financial Document Management
10%
1.0
Payment Status Tracking
20%
2.0
Payment Audit Trail
20%
2.0
Duplicate Bill Detection
N/A
N/A
Advanced OCR
N/A
N/A
Electronic Funds Transfer
10%
1.0
  • In my opinion, negative ROI due to lack of receiving funds in a timely manner
December 02, 2023

Bill.com Review

Craig Saling | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use QuickBooks Online for Accounting and Bill.com for AR and AP; invoicing via Credit Card and ACH. In my experience, Bill.com still has no way to change what appears on a customers credit card statement from your corporate name to your DBA (Doing Business As)? How basic can it get and they don't have any way to fix it in my experience. In my experience, I spent 90 minutes on chat support only to learn :"At the moment the DBA name cannot be made to display on customer merchant statements, emails or notifications. What they can do is submit feature request to the Development team and provide details regarding your workflow and why DBA is best to show for your Customers. In my experience, there is no way to mark a Church, Non Profit, Goverment Entity or another reseller as Tax Exempt. In my experience, the only way to make an invoice tax exempt is to change all the products to tax exempt. In my experience, by doing so this also updates the invoice in QBO so that my CPA and Bookkeeper report the wrong figures resulting in an Audit.
  • By forcing an end customer / client / payee to sign in to pay an invoice it reduces the potential for chargebacks. Clients also retain access to the invoice so we don't need to send another copy as often.
  • DBA not the Corp name should appear on merchant statements and almost all invoice templates etc that are scene by anyone.
  • In my experience, there is also no way to mark a customer as tax-exempt. The only work around is to make the product tax exempt resulting in inaccurate reporting to the goverment and ultimately an Audit in my experience.
Bill.com is great for paying bills and getting approvals from more than one party within an organization. However, I believe you will piss off all your vendors in doing so because bill.com makes money on floating your payments for 7-10 extra days in my opinoin. In my experienc, I would never use bill.com for accounts receivable since they do not have the ability to mark a client as tax exempt or for your DBA to appear on a merchant statement instead of your corporate name in my experience.
Accounts Payable (3)
50%
5.0
Automated Accounts Payable Processes
70%
7.0
Vendor Management
70%
7.0
Tax Form Preparation
10%
1.0
Payment Management (7)
55.71428571428571%
5.6
Customizable Approval Policies
100%
10.0
Financial Document Management
70%
7.0
Payment Status Tracking
20%
2.0
Payment Audit Trail
70%
7.0
Duplicate Bill Detection
100%
10.0
Advanced OCR
10%
1.0
Electronic Funds Transfer
20%
2.0
  • In my experiece, their chat support takes an hour just to respond with a yes or no answer on any subject of any time. Regardless of time of day.
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I have two customers that use BILL to track their invoicing.
  • email's the invoices
  • Misleading offers
  • Poor customer response
  • lack of follow-up
Simple, automated transactions.
Accounts Payable (3)
N/A
N/A
Automated Accounts Payable Processes
N/A
N/A
Vendor Management
N/A
N/A
Tax Form Preparation
N/A
N/A
Payment Management (7)
4.285714285714286%
0.4
Customizable Approval Policies
N/A
N/A
Financial Document Management
10%
1.0
Payment Status Tracking
10%
1.0
Payment Audit Trail
10%
1.0
Duplicate Bill Detection
N/A
N/A
Advanced OCR
N/A
N/A
Electronic Funds Transfer
N/A
N/A
  • After receiving an offer to 'finance' outstanding invoices, I was enticed by the promise of a 3% total cost for a 60-day period, with the possibility of extending the financing for an additional 10 months (for an additional fee). Eager to access funds, I decided to finance an invoice worth $17,160.00. Within 24 hours, BILL deposited $16,645.20 (97% of the invoice amount) into my account.
  • However, when the customer paid their $17,160 invoice four days later, instead of the funds being deposited into my checking account as I expected, BILL chose to retire the loan and retain my $514.80 fee for the 4 day advance period. This unexpected turn of events resulted in an effective interest rate of a staggering 273.75%. It was clear that this arrangement was far from what I had initially understood, and the financial impact was outrageously high.
  • Frustratingly, my attempts to resolve this issue through customer service were in vain, as I spoke with three agents who provided no satisfactory solutions. To anyone contemplating using BILL's services, I strongly urge you to carefully scrutinize the fine print and consider opting for a more reputable finance company."
I don't recommend BILL to anyone
I have made 4 attempts to resolve my problem with zero results.
no, I don't like their customer service
they suck
Braxton Nimmick | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 2 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Do not use Bill.com if you rely on timely receipt of payment. It is a good option otherwise but they hold payments for ~1 week and their estimated delivery date is always incorrect. When reaching out to support the only option to ensure a timely deposit is to pay for their instant deposit feature. My assumption is they are holding payments longer and longer to push folks towards paying for their instant deposit feature. I use Bill.com for two businesses and this is a consistent issue. Really frustrating.
  • Simple design
  • Payments are never/rarely on time
  • Workflow is not modern
Great for payment processing if timelines is not important
  • On time payment (fails constantly)
Accounts Payable (3)
13.333333333333332%
1.3
Automated Accounts Payable Processes
10%
1.0
Vendor Management
30%
3.0
Tax Form Preparation
N/A
N/A
Payment Management (7)
24.285714285714285%
2.4
Customizable Approval Policies
N/A
N/A
Financial Document Management
50%
5.0
Payment Status Tracking
10%
1.0
Payment Audit Trail
50%
5.0
Duplicate Bill Detection
50%
5.0
Advanced OCR
N/A
N/A
Electronic Funds Transfer
10%
1.0
  • Not being able to pay our employees their commission on time as we have to wait extra time for deposits
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