# Best Finance Software > Buyer's guides for finance software, written as decision frameworks: requirements checklists, demo questions, cost components and vendors described from their own pages. The guides are decision frameworks, not reviews: no rankings, scores, ratings, picks or paid placement. Vendor facts come only from each vendor's own pages (quoted verbatim, 40 words or fewer, with the date read) and from SEC EDGAR. Listing order is alphabetical. ## Guides - [Choosing accounting software for a small business](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/small-business-accounting): How to choose small business accounting software: who needs what and when, a requirements checklist, demo questions, cost components and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/small-business-accounting/checklist - [Choosing a midmarket ERP](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/midmarket-erp): How to choose a midmarket ERP: when to move off entry accounting, requirements, partner questions, cost components beyond licences, and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/midmarket-erp/checklist - [Choosing FP&A software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/fp-and-a): How to choose FP&A and planning software: when spreadsheets stop scaling, requirements, modelling questions for demos, cost components and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/fp-and-a/checklist - [Choosing close management software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/close-management): How to choose close management software: when a spreadsheet checklist stops working, requirements, reconciliation questions for demos, costs and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/close-management/checklist - [Choosing financial consolidation software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/consolidation): How to choose financial consolidation software: when spreadsheets stop working, requirements, demo questions on eliminations and currency, costs and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/consolidation/checklist - [Choosing AP automation software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/ap-automation): How to choose accounts payable automation: invoice capture, matching, approvals and payments, demo questions, per-invoice cost components and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/ap-automation/checklist - [Choosing expense management software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/expense-management): How to choose expense management software: receipts, policy, approvals, reimbursement and card feeds, with demo questions, cost components and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/expense-management/checklist - [Choosing corporate cards and spend management](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/corporate-cards): How to choose corporate cards and spend management: card controls, who issues the card, where funds sit, demo questions, cost components and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/corporate-cards/checklist - [Choosing procurement software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/procurement): How to choose procurement software: intake, approvals, purchase orders, supplier onboarding and contracts, with demo questions, cost components and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/procurement/checklist - [Choosing billing and revenue recognition software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/billing-revenue-recognition): How to choose billing and revenue recognition software: pricing models, invoicing, usage, schedules under IFRS 15 and ASC 606, demo questions, costs and red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/billing-revenue-recognition/checklist - [Choosing payroll software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/payroll): How to choose payroll software or a PEO: tax filing, deposits, benefits, global payroll and HR, demo questions, per-employee cost components and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/payroll/checklist - [Choosing treasury management software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/treasury): How to choose treasury software: bank connectivity, cash positioning, forecasting, payments and controls, with demo questions, costs and contract red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/treasury/checklist - [Choosing tax compliance software](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/tax-compliance): How to choose sales tax, VAT and indirect tax software: nexus monitoring, calculation, filing, e-invoicing and exemptions, demo questions, cost components and red flags. Printable checklist: https://bestfinancesoftware.com/guides/tax-compliance/checklist ## Reference - [Vendors, A to Z](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors): 89 vendor records - [Side-by-side tables](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/compare): 44 pairs, same fields, no verdict - [Glossary](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/glossary) - [Method](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/methodology): how guides are written, why there are no rankings, how vendors are included, corrections to corrections@bestfinancesoftware.com ## Vendors - [Abacum](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/abacum): FP&A software for planning and reporting. Its integrations page lists ERPs, HR systems, CRMs and billing tools. - [Acumatica](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/acumatica): Cloud ERP with editions for distribution, manufacturing, construction and other industries. The pricing page offers a custom pricing review rather than a price list. - [ADP](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/adp): Payroll, HR, tax and benefits services for businesses from one employee to large enterprises. Products include RUN, Workforce Now and global payroll. - [Airwallex](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/airwallex): Business accounts, transfers, cards, expenses and billing for companies operating in several currencies. A free plan and a per-user plan are published. - [Anaplan](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/anaplan): A planning platform used for finance, sales and supply chain planning. The finance menu also lists consolidation and disclosure management. - [Atlar](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/atlar): Treasury software for cash management, payments, forecasting and reconciliation. The pricing page says plans are quoted individually. - [Avalara](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/avalara): Sales tax calculation, returns and exemption certificate software. Published plans start with a monthly figure per state. - [AvidXchange](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/avidxchange): AP automation for midsize businesses, with invoice, purchase order and payment automation. Its integrations list is long and weighted to property, nonprofit and construction systems. - [Basware](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/basware): Invoice processing and e-invoicing software for large AP teams, with a procure-to-pay option. Pricing is given by its sales team. - [BILL](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/bill): Payables, receivables and spend software for small and midsize businesses and accounting firms. Its spend product includes cards and budgets. - [BlackLine](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/blackline): Software for the financial close, account reconciliation, intercompany accounting and receivables. The menu lists close, consolidation and invoice-to-cash modules. - [Board](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/board): A planning platform that links financial and operational plans. Its pricing page directs buyers to sales. - [Brex](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/brex): Corporate cards, business accounts, expense management, bill pay and travel. A free plan and a per-user plan are published. - [Campfire](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/campfire): An ERP for finance teams that automates reconciliations and revenue. Its integrations page names banks, card providers and CRM systems. - [Chargebee](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/chargebee): Subscription and usage billing with CPQ and revenue recognition products. Its integrations list covers accounting, CRM, tax and payments. - [Cube](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/cube): FP&A software that connects source systems to spreadsheets and other tools. Its integrations page lists ERPs, CRMs and HR systems. - [Datarails](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/datarails): Finance software for planning, consolidation, reporting and close that works with existing Excel models. The integrations page names over thirty source systems. - [Dayforce](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/dayforce): Human capital management software covering payroll, HR, benefits, talent and workforce management. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Deel](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/deel): Global payroll, employer of record, contractor and HR services. Prices are published per worker per month. - [Digits](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/digits): Accounting software that automates bookkeeping and adds bill pay and invoicing. Plans are published per month. - [Emburse](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/emburse): Expense, travel, invoice and payment products, in professional and enterprise editions. Its integration directory covers travel agencies, HR and accounting systems. - [Epicor](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/epicor): ERP for manufacturing, distribution, building supply, automotive and retail businesses. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Expensify](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/expensify): Expense reporting and receipt capture, with a company card and bill pay. Its integrations directory covers travel, ride and card programmes. - [FloQast](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/floqast): Close management software for checklists, reconciliations and journal entries, with a separate controls product. The pricing page lists packages without figures. - [Fonoa](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/fonoa): Indirect tax software for tax ID validation, calculation, e-invoicing and returns. No price list was found on the pages read. - [FreshBooks](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/freshbooks): Invoicing and accounting software aimed at freelancers and small businesses. Team members, advanced payments and payroll are listed as paid add-ons. - [Fyle](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/fyle): Expense management that works with existing company credit cards. Per-user plans are published; the site also refers to Sage Expense Management. - [GTreasury](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/gtreasury): A treasury management system now branded Ripple Treasury, powered by GTreasury. The menu lists liquidity, forecasting, netting and reconciliation. - [HighRadius](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/highradius): Software for order-to-cash, payables, treasury, close and consolidation. The menu lists collections, cash application, forecasting and consolidation. - [Infor](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/infor): Industry-specific enterprise applications sold under the Infor CloudSuite name. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Jedox](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/jedox): FP&A and performance management software with an Excel add-in. Pricing is quoted on request. - [Jirav](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/jirav): FP&A software for small and midsize companies and the accounting firms that serve them. Plans are published with a starting monthly price. - [Justworks](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/justworks): Payroll and a professional employer organisation (PEO) for small businesses. Plans are published per employee per month. - [Ledge](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/ledge): Close management software for working papers, reconciliations, flux analysis and journal entries. No price figures were found on its pricing page. - [Levelpath](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/levelpath): Procurement software for sourcing, intake and vendor management. No price list was found on the pages read. - [LucaNet](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/lucanet): Consolidation, planning, disclosure and tax reporting software. The menu lists consolidation, intercompany reconciliation, XBRL and Pillar 2. - [Maxio](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/maxio): Billing, revenue recognition and SaaS reporting for subscription businesses. One plan is priced by monthly billings. - [Medius](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/medius): AP automation for midsize and large companies, with e-invoicing, payments and expense modules. Packages are previewed on the pricing page and quoted by sales. - [Melio](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/melio): Bill pay and receivables for small businesses, with a free plan and paid monthly plans. Payments beyond the free allowance carry a per-payment fee. - [Metronome](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/metronome): Usage-based billing for software companies, with metering and pricing tools. The pricing page publishes a per-event rate. - [Microsoft Dynamics 365](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/microsoft-dynamics-365): Microsoft's business management application for small and midsize companies, part of the Dynamics 365 family. Licences are published per user per month, paid yearly. - [Navan](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/navan): Business travel booking and expense management in one application, with a company card. Expense pricing is published per user. - [Nilus](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/nilus): Treasury software for cash reconciliation, liquidity forecasting and finance operations across banks and ERPs. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Numeral](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/numeral): A managed sales tax, VAT and GST service with registrations and filings done for the customer. Per-filing and per-registration fees are published. - [Numeric](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/numeric): Close management software that has added cash matching, billing and revenue recognition. The menu lists close, cash, order-to-cash and revenue products. - [OneStream](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/onestream): Enterprise performance management software covering consolidation, planning and reporting. The site offers a starter edition called CPM Express. - [Orb](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/orb): Usage-based billing for software companies, with metering and price modelling. A credit-based price is published for its self-serve plan. - [Ordway](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/ordway): Billing and revenue automation for SaaS and subscription companies. Its integrations page lists ERPs, tax engines and data tools. - [Paddle](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/paddle): A merchant of record for software sellers that handles billing, tax and payments. The standard fee is published per checkout transaction. - [Paychex](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/paychex): Payroll, HR, benefits and compliance services for businesses of all sizes. Its integrations page lists accounting and time tools. - [Paycom](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/paycom): HR and payroll software built on one database. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Paycor](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/paycor): HR and payroll software for midsize and enterprise employers. Its plans page asks buyers to contact sales. - [Payhawk](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/payhawk): Spend management that pairs cards with expenses, bill pay, procurement and travel. Each product shows a starting monthly price. - [Pigment](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/pigment): A business planning platform for finance, sales and workforce plans. Its integrations page lists ERPs, HR systems, data warehouses and spreadsheets. - [Planful](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/planful): Financial performance management software for planning, reporting and consolidation. Connectors are grouped by ERP, HR, CRM, warehouse and BI. - [Pleo](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/pleo): Company cards and expense software based in Europe. Plans are published per user per month in pounds. - [Precoro](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/precoro): Procurement and AP software for mid-sized, multi-entity companies. Starting annual-billed prices are published. - [Procurify](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/procurify): Procurement software for intake, purchase orders, receiving and AP. Its integrations page lists accounting systems and punchouts. - [Puzzle](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/puzzle): Accounting software that can be used alone or with Puzzle's own bookkeeping service. Plans are priced per month on the pricing page. - [QuickBooks](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/quickbooks): Intuit's accounting product for small businesses, sold in tiers by number of users. The site groups accounting with payments, payroll, expenses and bill pay. - [Ramp](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/ramp): Corporate cards with expense, bill pay, procurement and travel software around them. A free plan and a per-user plan are published. - [Recurly](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/recurly): Subscription billing for consumer and digital businesses, with revenue recognition sold as a product. One plan has a published monthly price plus a share of billing volume. - [RightRev](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/rightrev): Revenue recognition software for ASC 606 and IFRS 15 that sits between billing and the ERP. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Rillet](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/rillet): A general ledger built for continuous close, with receivables, payables, revenue recognition and multi-entity accounting. Pricing goes through a sales conversation. - [Rippling](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/rippling): HR, payroll, IT and finance applications on one employee record. Pricing is published as a starting figure per employee. - [Rydoo](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/rydoo): Expense management and AP software aimed at companies in several countries. Prices are published per user per month in euros, dollars and pounds. - [SAP Concur](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/sap-concur): Expense, travel and invoice software sold under the SAP Concur name. Published plans are priced per expense report. - [Sovos](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/sovos): Tax compliance software for e-invoicing, indirect tax and information reporting. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Spendesk](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/spendesk): Spend management covering cards, expenses, invoices and procurement. The pricing page shows no figures. - [Spendflo](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/spendflo): Procurement software for requests, approvals, contracts and payables. Its integrations page names ERP, contract and identity tools. - [Stampli](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/stampli): Procure-to-pay software that sits on top of the existing ERP, covering invoices, purchasing, vendors, expenses and payments. Its ERP list is long. - [Stripe](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/stripe): Stripe's billing product for recurring and usage-based pricing. It can be paid as you go or under an annual contract. - [Tipalti](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/tipalti): Payables and mass payment software with optional procurement, expense and treasury modules. Starting monthly prices are published. - [Trintech](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/trintech): Reconciliation and financial close software, with agents for variance and flux work. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Tropic](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/tropic): Procurement software and services aimed at software and AI spend. A starting price based on employee count is published. - [Trovata](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/trovata): Cash and liquidity software that connects bank data to treasury work. One plan has a published annual price. - [UKG](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/ukg): HR, payroll and workforce management software, sold as UKG Pro and UKG Ready. The menu lists scheduling, time and payroll products. - [Vena](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/vena): Planning, reporting and close software built around Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft tools. The menu lists FP&A, close, consolidation, reconciliation and tax provisioning. - [Vendr](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/vendr): Software price data and negotiation services; the site says Vendr is now part of Vertice. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Vertex](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/vertex): Indirect tax software for determination, returns and audit, with connectors for SAP and Oracle. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Vic.ai](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/vic-ai): AP automation centred on automated invoice processing. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Wave](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/wave): Accounting, invoicing and payments software for very small businesses, with a free starter plan. Card payments are charged per transaction. - [Workday](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/workday): Enterprise finance, HR, payroll and planning applications on one platform. The finance menu lists accounting, close, revenue, spend and planning modules. - [Xero](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/xero): Cloud accounting for small businesses, sold in three published monthly plans. Payroll in the US is offered as an add-on run with Gusto, according to the pricing page. - [Yooz](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/yooz): AP automation for invoice capture, approval and payment. The pricing page describes subscriptions based on document volume and a free trial. - [Zamp](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/zamp): Managed sales tax compliance for the US and Canada, covering registrations, calculation, filing and remittance. The pricing page asks buyers to contact sales. - [Zip](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/zip): Procurement software covering intake, sourcing, supplier onboarding, contracts and payments. No price list was found on the pages read. - [Zoho](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/zoho): Zoho's online accounting application, with a free plan and paid plans priced per organisation. Plans step up from bookkeeping to projects, inventory and purchasing. - [Zuora](https://bestfinancesoftware.com/vendors/zuora): Quote-to-cash software covering billing, payments, revenue and receivables. No price list was found on the pages read.