Comparison · Light vs Numeric
Light vs Numeric
Numeric is an AI close automation platform. It connects to NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Xero or Sage Intacct, pulls the trial balance, and runs the close on top: checklist, reconciliations, cash matching, journal entries, flux analysis and reporting, explicitly without replacing the ledger. Light works differently: one agentic ledger where consolidation posts as transactions happen, so there is less to do at month-end.
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Light and Numeric, compared
| Feature | Light | Numeric |
|---|---|---|
| General ledger and accounting system of recordNumeric: by design: integrates with NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Xero and Sage Intacct and pulls their trial balance | Yes | No |
| AI close automation (checklist, reconciliations, flux)Numeric: the core product; Numeric Intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| Journal entries drafted and posted with reviewNumeric: drafted and posted to NetSuite in batches; preparer and reviewer workflow | Yes | Yes |
| Bank reconciliation / cash matchingNumeric: automates 90%+ of bank recs; Enterprise plan | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-entity accounting and consolidationNumeric: multi-entity close tracking; consolidation lives in your ERP | Yes | Partial |
| Corporate and virtual cards + spend managementNumeric: not in the product: close, cash and analytics only | Yes | No |
| Works without changing your existing ERPNumeric: their explicit design, and a genuine advantage if replacing the ERP is off the table | No | Yes |
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Choose where to change the close
Numeric pulls data from systems such as NetSuite, Xero and Sage Intacct. Light replaces the ledger and runs routine work inside it.
- 01
Keep the group figures current
Light consolidates entities and currencies as transactions post. Reports drill down to the entries and documents behind the numbers.
- 02
Put spend in the same system
Light combines corporate cards, expenses, bills and vendor payments with accounting. Agents work within your controls, with actions logged and attributable.
When to choose Light
- 01
Less to reconcile at month-end
Consolidation posts as transactions happen, so there is less left to reconcile at period end.
- 02
One product for all of finance
Ledger, cards, bills, billing and consolidation run in one product, so no data has to move between systems.
- 03
Group reporting is always current
Every entity rolls up in real time, with drill-down to the source document and no exports.
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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 Numeric an ERP?
No. It automates close tasks, reconciliations, journal entries and analysis around your existing ledger.
Does Numeric support multiple entities?
Yes. It supports close tracking, consolidated reporting and intercompany reconciliation; the consolidation structure and eliminations remain in the ERP.
When does Numeric fit?
When you want a better close process while keeping your current accounting system.
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