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What is Melio?

Melio serves as a streamlined accounts payable solution aimed at enhancing bill payment processes, optimizing operational workflows, and boosting cash flow management for businesses of all sizes. To get started, try all of Melio's features free for 30 days! Melio’s platform enables users to make payments to vendors via online bank transfers or credit and debit cards, even when those vendors only accept checks, which not only helps in managing cash flow but also allows users to earn rewards. Melio integrates seamlessly with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero, ensuring that your financial records remain current. With Melio, you’ll get to streamline your day-to-day work. Either input vendor information or bill details manually, upload documents, or take a photo of the invoice for quick processing—it’s incredibly user-friendly. Payments can be scheduled in alignment with your cash flow strategy, and Melio will make those payments happen. International vendors? Our platform facilitates payments to global vendors in USD or the local currency, ensuring smooth transactions for various services and products. This comprehensive approach makes managing accounts payable more efficient and less stressful than ever before. Finally, no matter where your business takes you, Melio can follow—just be sure to download the mobile app, available on iOS and Android, to manage your business payments on the go.

What is Balance?

Balance is the pioneering self-service checkout solution that effectively handles all B2B payment intricacies. This encompasses a variety of payment methods, including wires, checks, SaaS subscriptions, automatic vendor payouts, milestone payments, net terms, and more. Designed with an API-first approach, it provides seamless access to documentation for integration. You can accept a multitude of payment types, such as wires, ACH, credit cards, and checks. With instant and risk-free net terms, customers can enjoy payment terms of net 30 or 60 days, while you receive your funds immediately. Recurring payments are made effortless, allowing for simple management of ongoing invoice payments akin to standard credit card transactions. Balance is tailored to meet the diverse needs of B2B payments, making it an excellent choice for marketplaces, wholesalers, merchants, SaaS providers, and service-oriented businesses. With self-serve invoicing, customers can conveniently access and settle their invoices with just a click, enhancing user experience. Additionally, the system automates reconciliation and collections, leaving behind the outdated manual processes that many businesses still rely on today.

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Integrations Supported

Ace Cloud Hosting

Chalk

FreshBooks

Justt

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

QuickBooks Online

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Integrations Supported

BigCommerce

Canopy

Magento

Salesforce Agentforce Commerce

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API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free

Melio provides four subscription plans: Go, Core, Boost, and Unlimited.

Melio Go is free and ideal for businesses looking to enhance cash flow, streamline payments, and handle transactions however they prefer.

What’s included in Melio Go:
5 free ACH transfers per month
10 free syncs with QuickBooks Online & Xero
Pay by card or bank—vendor receives check, ACH, or wire transfers
Easy bill management: Upload, scan, or import bills
Dedicated email for automatic bill capture
Global payments in USD or local currencies
Recurring and partial payments
Instant payments
Free mobile app (iOS & Android)
Accept payments via custom links

Melio Core is a more feature-rich version of Melio Go, recommended for businesses that need greater control and efficiency with automated workflows and 2-way sync.

Start your 30 day free trial to test Melio before you choose your plan.
Melio Core includes everything in Melio Go, plus:
20 free ACH transfers per month
Unlimited 2-way auto-sync with QuickBooks Online & Xero
Batch-pay multiple bills at once
Combine payments into a single transaction
User roles, permissions, and management
Automated approval workflows
W-9 collection & 1099 e-filing
Automatic capture of bill line items

Melio Boost provides access to priority support, faster payment options, and advanced controls.

Start your 30 day free trial to test Melio before you choose your plan.
Melio Boost includes everything in Melio Core, plus:
50 free ACH transfers per month
2-day delivery for all ACH transfers
Advanced custom multi-user workflows
2-way auto-sync with QuickBooks Desktop
Advanced bill attributes (classes & locations)
Premium customer support

Melio Unlimited gives your business room to grow with unlimited ACH payments and user seats for one monthly or annual fee.

Start your 30 day free trial to test Melio before you choose your plan.
Melio Unlimited includes everything in Melio Boost, plus:
Unlimited free ACH transfers per month
Unlimited user seats
Dedicated account manager
White-glove onboarding

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