Comparison · Light vs Finokapi
Light vs Finokapi
Finokapi is AI-native controlling and FP&A software that turns posted accounting data from DATEV, Lexware Office and other systems into reports, KPIs, rolling forecasts and cash-flow plans. Light is one agentic ledger where the bookkeeping, bills, invoicing, cards and consolidation run, so reporting reads the live books.
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Light and Finokapi, compared
| Feature | Light | Finokapi |
|---|---|---|
| General ledger and accounting system of recordFinokapi: reads posted transactions from DATEV, Lexware Office, sevDesk and other accounting systems, where the bookkeeping stays | Yes | No |
| Financial statements (P&L, balance sheet)Finokapi: P&L, balance sheet and cash flow built from the connected accounting data, with drill-down to G/L account and cost centre | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-entity accounting and consolidationFinokapi: consolidated P&L, balance sheet and cash flow across entities, offered as an add-on, from each entity's imported accounting data | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts payable and vendor bill payFinokapi: plans costs and budgets; supplier bills and payments are handled in the accounting system | Yes | No |
| Accounts receivable and customer invoicingFinokapi: revenue arrives through the accounting data it reads; invoicing stays in the accounting system | Yes | No |
| Subscription billing and deferred revenueFinokapi: plans revenue in its forecasts; customer billing runs in other systems | Yes | No |
| One system for spend and the general ledgerFinokapi: analyses and plans from the accounting data; spend and bookkeeping are recorded in the connected systems | Yes | No |
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Report from the live ledger
Finokapi pulls posted transactions from DATEV or imports them from Lexware Office and other systems, then builds reports, KPIs and forecasts. Light's reporting reads its own ledger in real time, with drill-down to the source document and no imports.
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Run the books in one system
With Finokapi, the bookkeeping, bills and invoicing stay in the accounting system it connects to. Light handles the general ledger, supplier bills on local rails in 80+ countries, customer invoicing and cards in one platform.
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Consolidate every entity continuously
Finokapi combines several entities into a consolidated view as an add-on. Light holds every entity on one ledger and consolidates as transactions post, with intercompany eliminations included.
When to choose Light
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The ledger is included
Light is the system of record: spend, AP, AR and the general ledger in one platform, with no ERP decision left open.
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Current figures any day
Reporting reads the live ledger, so the group view never waits for period end.
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Close every entity at once
Consolidation and eliminations update as transactions post.
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“We evaluated several vendors. Light won because it covers our full finance stack, revenue, AR, AP, expenses, and consolidation, without stitching together a patchwork of point solutions.”
Tanja, Director of FinanceOmnea -
“Even though we’re three entities, it’s like I’m running a finance department for one entity.”
Thobias, Finance ManagerAlva Labs -
“I really like that Light’s AI already gives me suggestions, GL accounts, cost centers, tax codes. I don’t have to start from scratch.”
Cédric, Finance ManagerOper Credits -
“Nine times out of ten the AI matches everything and posts it to the right account. One click and you’re done.”
Jeppe, CFOKeyShot
Built for the daily work
Bills through to payment
Capture invoices, route approvals and pay vendors from the same system.
Room to grow
One ledger built to handle billions of transactions across your business.
Trace every number
Open a report and drill straight into the transactions behind it.
Spending, under control
Expenses, vendors and cards connected to your ledger.
Expenses
Collect receipts, approve expenses and track spend as it happens.
Vendors
Keep supplier details, bills and approvals together. Apply your purchasing rules as work moves through.
Cards
Issue cards for employees and vendors. Pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay. Send receipts through Slack, Teams or email.
Frequently asked questions
Is Finokapi a general ledger?
No. It is controlling and FP&A software that reads posted transactions from DATEV, Lexware Office and other accounting systems. Light is the general ledger itself.
Does Finokapi consolidate entities?
Yes, as an add-on it combines the accounting data of several entities into a consolidated P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. Light consolidates every entity on one ledger as transactions post, with intercompany eliminations included.
When does Finokapi fit?
When your bookkeeping stays in DATEV, Lexware Office or with your tax adviser, and you want management reports, rolling forecasts, headcount and investment planning on top of it.
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