Comparison · Light vs Tabs
Light vs Tabs
Tabs is an AI-native revenue platform that turns contracts into invoices, runs collections and automates revenue recognition, then sends invoices, payments and journal entries to an accounting system such as NetSuite, QuickBooks or Sage Intacct. Light is one agentic ledger where invoicing, deferred revenue, bills, cards and consolidation sit in the same books.
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Light and Tabs, compared
| Feature | Light | Tabs |
|---|---|---|
| General ledger and accounting system of recordTabs: sends invoices, payments and revenue journal entries to an accounting system such as NetSuite, QuickBooks or Sage Intacct, where the ledger lives | Yes | No |
| Accounts receivable and customer invoicingTabs: turns signed contracts into billing schedules and invoices, with dunning and cash application | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription billing and deferred revenueTabs: bills any pricing model, including usage, and tracks ASC 606 deferred revenue | Yes | Yes |
| Agents that complete work, not only suggestTabs: Contract, Collections and Revenue agents, with human review of exceptions | Yes | Yes |
| Group consolidation and intercompany eliminationsTabs: multi-entity support is an add-on on higher plans; group consolidation stays in the connected accounting system | Yes | No |
| Accounts payable and vendor bill payTabs: covers the revenue side: billing, collections and customer payments | Yes | No |
| Financial statements (P&L, balance sheet)Tabs: reporting covers ARR, DSO, collections and churn risk; financial statements come from the connected accounting system | Yes | No |
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Bill customers in the books
Tabs turns contracts into invoices, runs collections and sends invoices, payments and revenue journal entries to NetSuite, QuickBooks or Sage Intacct. Light handles contract-based invoicing and deferred revenue inside its own ledger, so there is nothing to push or tie out.
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Run payables from the same system
Tabs covers billing, collections and customer payments. Light also pays approved supplier bills and issues corporate and virtual cards, with the spend posting to the same ledger as the revenue.
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Run every entity on one ledger
Tabs offers multi-entity support as an add-on on higher plans, with consolidation left to the accounting system. Light holds every entity on one ledger and consolidates as transactions post, with intercompany eliminations included.
When to choose Light
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Billing and revenue in the books
Contract invoicing and deferred revenue post straight to the ledger, so nothing needs a tie-out.
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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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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.”
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“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.”
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“Nine times out of ten the AI matches everything and posts it to the right account. One click and you’re done.”
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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 Tabs a general ledger?
No. It is a revenue platform for billing, collections and revenue recognition that sends invoices, payments and journal entries to an accounting system such as NetSuite, QuickBooks or Sage Intacct. Light is the ledger itself.
Does Tabs consolidate entities?
Multi-entity support is an add-on on higher plans, and group consolidation stays in the connected accounting system. Light consolidates every entity on one ledger as transactions post.
When does Tabs fit?
When you are keeping your current accounting system and want contract-to-cash, usage billing, collections and ASC 606 revenue schedules handled beside it.
Does Light handle billing and revenue?
Yes. Light automates contract-based invoicing and deferred revenue in the ledger, and computes ARR, MRR, NRR and churn from the ledger and your contracts in real time.
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