Comparison · Light vs Numeric
Light vs Numeric
Numeric started as AI close automation on top of NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Xero or Sage Intacct, and now also sells an ERP replacement, the Financial Data Platform, for teams moving off NetSuite. Light is the agentic ERP itself: one ledger where consolidation posts as transactions happen, with cards, bills and vendor payments built in.
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Light and Numeric, compared
| Feature | Light | Numeric |
|---|---|---|
| Replaces the ERP as the system of recordNumeric: with the ERP Replacement product (Financial Data Platform); the close, cash and billing modules also run on top of NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Xero or Sage Intacct | Yes | Yes |
| AI close automation (checklist, reconciliations, flux)Numeric: Close Management; Prism surfaces the daily items that need review | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and revenue recognitionNumeric: Billing and Revenue suite with ASC 606 revenue schedules | Yes | Yes |
| Bank reconciliation / cash matchingNumeric: automated matching for up to 95% of bank transactions | Yes | Yes |
| Vendor payments on local rails in 80+ countriesNumeric: bills are tracked from contract to payment; paying vendors is not part of any plan | Yes | No |
| Corporate and virtual cards + spend managementNumeric: card platforms connect as a data source; no card product | Yes | No |
| Works alongside your existing ERPNumeric: close, cash and billing modules can be bought on their own and run on your current ERP | No | Yes |
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Two routes off the old ERP
Numeric now sells an ERP replacement next to its close, cash and billing modules, and teams can move to it one module at a time. Light is the agentic ERP: ledger, consolidation, cards, bills and vendor payments in one system from day one.
- 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.
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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?
Numeric now offers an ERP replacement, the Financial Data Platform, aimed at teams moving off NetSuite. Its close, cash and billing modules can also run on top of NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Xero or Sage Intacct.
How long does each take to implement?
Light goes live in weeks, with a dedicated implementation team and account manager included. A Numeric ERP replacement generally takes 3 to 6 months.
When does Numeric fit?
When you want a better close on the accounting system you keep, or you are replacing NetSuite and want to move one module at a time.
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