G2 Vendor Directory

Lightyear vs. Esker

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricLightyear

by Lightyear

Esker

by Esker

Overall rating5.04.4
Review count1560
Ease of use9.88.9
Ease of setup9.77.7
Quality of support10.08.5
Meets requirements9.68.6
NPS10066.666667
Small Business46.2%16.7%
Mid-Market23.1%40.0%
Enterprise30.8%43.3%
Total page views1941,067
Total LLM citations6753,738

Lightyear

Lightyear combines AI agents, proprietary pricing and network intelligence, and purpose-built workflow software to help enterprises make better telecom decisions and execute them faster across the full lifecycle. Procurement uses Lightyear’s market data and automated workflows to manage quoting, technical validation, vendor selection, and implementation oversight. Network Inventory Management creates a self-updating system of record for every service, tracking 30+ data points and automating renewals, MACD ticketing, and lifecycle workflows.

Pros

  • Efficiency
  • Centralized Management
  • Ease of Use
  • Organization
  • Procurement Efficiency
  • Time-saving

Esker

Esker’s Agentic AI-powered solutions are designed to improve organizational efficiency through intelligent automation and process orchestration across the Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash cycles. Our tools help automate outdated manual procurement and financial processes, enabling businesses to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, Esker provides organizations with the capabilities needed to optimize their operations and improve overall performance.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Integrations
  • Cost-Effective
  • Cloud Hosting
  • Easy Setup