Comparison · Light vs Trullion
Light vs Trullion
Trullion is an AI accounting platform that automates lease accounting, revenue recognition and audit workflows for accounting and audit teams, and posts journal entries to NetSuite or exports them to other systems. Light is one agentic ledger where AP, AR, billing, deferred revenue and consolidation sit in the same books.
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Light and Trullion, compared
| Feature | Light | Trullion |
|---|---|---|
| General ledger and accounting system of recordTrullion: produces lease and revenue journal entries that post to NetSuite or export to the general ledger you already run | Yes | No |
| Group consolidation and intercompany eliminationsTrullion: lease and revenue entries feed the general ledger where consolidation runs | Yes | No |
| Multi-currency accountingTrullion: lease portfolios can run in multiple currencies | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts payable and vendor bill payTrullion: covers lease, revenue and audit workflows; supplier bills are paid from another system | Yes | No |
| Accounts receivable and customer invoicingTrullion: compares invoices with contracts to find revenue leakage; invoices are issued in the connected billing system | Yes | No |
| Agents that complete work, not only suggestTrullion: Trulli takes multi-step tasks and returns cited results for your team to review | Yes | Yes |
| Financial statements (P&L, balance sheet)Trullion: validates financial statements against source documents; the statements come from the general ledger | Yes | No |
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The general ledger is included
Trullion produces lease and revenue journal entries that post to NetSuite or export to the general ledger you run. Light is the general ledger, with AP, AR and billing posting to it directly.
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Bill customers in the same books
Trullion recognises revenue from contracts and connects to the billing systems that issue invoices. Light handles contract-based invoicing and deferred revenue in the ledger, so the P&L comes from the system that holds the revenue.
- 02
Run every entity on one ledger
Trullion's entries feed the general ledger where consolidation runs. Light holds every entity on one ledger and consolidates as transactions post, with intercompany eliminations included.
When to choose Light
- 01
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.
- 02
Billing and revenue in the books
Contract invoicing and deferred revenue post straight to the ledger, so nothing needs a tie-out.
- 03
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.”
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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
Does Trullion replace the general ledger?
Trullion is an AI accounting platform for lease, revenue and audit work. Its journal entries post to NetSuite or export to the general ledger you already use; Light is the general ledger itself.
Does Trullion handle lease accounting?
Yes. It produces lease schedules, journal entries and disclosure reports under ASC 842, IFRS 16, GASB 87 and FRS 102.
When does Trullion fit?
When you are keeping NetSuite or another ERP and want AI help with lease accounting, revenue recognition and audit preparation beside it.
Does Light consolidate entities?
Yes. Light holds every entity on one ledger, in its own currency, and consolidates as transactions post, with intercompany eliminations included.
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