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Description

Fraxion helps mid-market finance teams take control of spend with a single procure-to-pay platform covering procurement, accounts payable, expenses, and spend management. Instead of managing disconnected purchasing and finance processes, organizations can oversee the full spend lifecycle in one place. From requisition and purchasing through invoicing and payment, Fraxion provides automated PO workflows, configurable multi-level approvals, budget and policy controls, PunchOut and catalog capabilities, AI-enabled AP automation, spend intelligence, payments, and a mobile experience for managing spend anywhere. Each transaction is tracked with a comprehensive audit trail, providing finance leaders with greater visibility and accountability. Fraxion is built for the Office of the CFO and supports a flexible path to adoption: teams can begin with procurement or AP and add capabilities over time to create a complete procure-to-pay environment without starting over. Fraxion is SOC 2-compliant and connects with major accounting and ERP systems such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Xero. It has served mid-market organizations in healthcare, life sciences, agriculture, education, and natural resources for over two decades.

Description

Zahara's cloud-based platform automates budget management and suppliers. It also allows for multi-level purchase approvals, delivery approvals, and invoice reconciliation and approvals. Zahara integrates seamlessly with the most popular accounting software, such as QuickBooks Online or Xero, to provide expanding SME's with real-time visibility and central control over their purchasing. Zahara can be used for controlling spend within an organization. We can take the initial request to purchase something and automate the approval and sending the PO to the Vendor. Deliveries can be received, invoices from vendors matched and processed before being exported to finance. Zahara increases control and speeds up processing.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Yes 
QuickBooks Online Yes 
Sage 200 Yes 
Sage Intacct Yes 
Xero Yes 
Axis LMS No 
Exchequer No 
MYOB AccountRight No 
Microsoft Dynamics GP Yes 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
NetSuite Yes 
Opera 3 No 
QuickBooks Desktop Pro Yes 
QuickBooks Online Advanced No 
Sage 100 Contractor Yes 
Sage 300 Yes 
Sage 50 No 
Zapier No 

Integrations

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Yes 
QuickBooks Online Yes 
Sage 200 Yes 
Sage Intacct Yes 
Xero Yes 
Axis LMS Yes 
Exchequer Yes 
MYOB AccountRight Yes 
Microsoft Dynamics GP No 
Microsoft Teams No 
NetSuite No 
Opera 3 Yes 
QuickBooks Desktop Pro No 
QuickBooks Online Advanced Yes 
Sage 100 Contractor No 
Sage 300 No 
Sage 50 Yes 
Zapier Yes 

Pricing Details

Contact Fraxion to find the best option for your business needs.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

From £133.00/month
Save 17% when billed annually, Zahara has three levels, Teams (10 users), Business (18 users) and Enterprise (35 users). For unlimited please contact Zahara for pricing.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Fraxion

Founded

2003

Country

United States

Website

www.fraxion.biz

Vendor Details

Company Name

Zahara

Founded

2017

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.zaharasoftware.com

Product Features

AP Automation

Fraxion's accounts payable automation software streamlines the invoice processing workflow for mid-sized finance teams, leading to cost savings, quicker closing cycles, and the elimination of errors and overpayment risks associated with manual AP procedures. Fraxion offers comprehensive automation throughout the accounts payable process, including invoice reception, AI-driven data extraction from both single and multi-page invoices, AI-assisted review, predictive coding, automated approval processes with mobile capabilities, invoice batching, and effortless integration with your financial systems. The primary advantages encompass accelerated invoice processing, elimination of manual data entry, reduction of errors, minimized overpayment risk, detection of exceptions and duplicates, expedited month-end closing, and valuable AP insights regarding invoice volume, vendor expenditures, and processing times — all achievable without increasing staff. Finance teams can begin with accounts payable automation and evolve to a complete procure-to-pay solution, incorporating procurement, expense management, and spend analysis within a unified platform, all without the need for reimplementation. The software integrates seamlessly with platforms such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, and QuickBooks.

Expense Report

Fraxion's expense management solution streamlines the reporting, approval processes, and adherence to policies for businesses within the mid-market sector. Employees can effortlessly document expenses in real time, photograph receipts, file claims, and monitor the status of approvals using any device. Approvers have the ability to assess requests against current budgets and provide approvals through a mobile platform. Once claims are sanctioned and found to comply with policy, reimbursements are expedited. This solution offers a range of features, including automated expense report generation, multi-tiered approval workflows, receipt capturing, tracking of per diem and mileage, management of billable expenses, travel pre-approval, policy enforcement, cash advance requests and reconciliation, along with comprehensive audit trails. Fraxion's expense management is integrated within its comprehensive procure-to-pay platform, allowing finance teams to achieve unified oversight and governance over purchasing, accounts payable, and expenditures, complete with spending analysis and reporting tools. The platform adheres to SOC 2 compliance standards and supports integrations with various ERP and accounting systems. It is accessible on both iOS and Android devices.

Approval Process Control Yes 
Invoice Management Yes 
Multi-Currency Yes 
Receipt Management Yes 
Reimbursement Management Yes 
Spend Control Yes 
Time Tracking No 
Workflow Management Yes 

Procure to Pay

Fraxion's procure-to-pay solution empowers mid-sized finance teams to begin at their own pace and expand to a comprehensive P2P system without the need for reimplementation. Initially, leverage AI-driven accounts payable automation to reduce manual invoice handling and minimize errors, allowing for quicker closing times. Incorporate procurement features to manage and prevent unauthorized spending before it occurs. Utilize expense tracking and spend analysis to address any remaining gaps. Each function operates on a unified platform, meaning that enhancements involve simple configuration rather than starting over. When the entire procure-to-pay process is managed through a single platform, it results in one cohesive approval engine, a unified policy framework, a comprehensive audit trail from requisition to payment, as well as real-time oversight and management of all expenditures. This eliminates fragmented systems, reduces duplicate data input, and removes blind spots. The mobile application facilitates efficiency in processes and spending oversight, regardless of where work takes place. Achieve total spend management through procure-to-pay automation, with seamless integrations for ERP and accounting systems such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Xero.

Billing & Invoicing No 
Budgeting / Forecasting No 
Compliance Management Yes 
Contract Lifecycle Management No 
Financial Reporting No 
Integration Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Order Management No 
Vendor Management Yes 

Procurement

Fraxion's procurement solution empowers mid-market finance teams with proactive oversight on all purchasing activities prior to any financial commitment, effectively preventing unauthorized expenditures, streamlining approval processes, and avoiding budget excesses. All purchase requests are funneled through customizable approval workflows that incorporate real-time budget assessments and policy validations at the moment of submission. Only those requisitions that conform to established policies and receive approval are allowed to create purchase orders, leading to expedited purchasing processes, enhanced compliance, and reduced operational costs. Notable advantages include shorter purchasing cycles, precise cost distribution, comprehensive audit trails, and immediate visibility into spending. Requests can be initiated and approved using the mobile application from any device. Employees are directed to procure from authorized vendors, internal catalogs, or through PunchOut, ensuring adherence to policy in every transaction. This solution is an integral part of Fraxion's comprehensive procure-to-pay system, which integrates effortlessly with accounts payable automation to provide complete transparency and control over spending.

Asset Management No 
Auction Management No 
Bid Management No 
Budget Management Yes 
Catalog Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Invoice Processing Yes 
PunchOut Yes 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Receiving Yes 
Requisitions & Approvals Yes 
Sourcing Management No 
Spend Management Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 

Purchasing

Fraxion provides an advanced software solution for purchasing and purchase orders, designed specifically for mid-sized businesses. This platform streamlines the entire purchase order workflow, starting from requisition through to vendor delivery, ensuring efficiency at every step. Purchase orders can only be generated from requests that have been approved and comply with budgetary and policy guidelines. The system enforces multi-tier approval processes, conducts real-time budget assessments, and implements policy checks right from the request stage, effectively preventing unauthorized expenditures before they occur. Notable features include automation of the requisition to purchase order process, automatic creation and distribution of purchase orders, customizable templates, management of change orders, consolidation of purchase orders, receiving functions, vendor performance ratings, comprehensive audit trails, and mobile access for requests, approvals, and management. The system also supports PunchOut and catalog purchasing. Users can evaluate open orders, vendor spending, and the efficiency of the purchase order cycle, facilitating consolidation for bulk discounts and process improvement through integrated spend analysis tools. This solution is a key component of Fraxion's comprehensive procure-to-pay platform and seamlessly integrates with leading ERP systems.

Catalog Management Yes 
Compliance Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Invoice Processing Yes 
PunchOut Yes 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Requisitions & Approvals Yes 
Sourcing Management No 
Spend Management Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 

Spend Analysis

Fraxion offers an integrated spend analysis solution designed specifically for mid-market finance teams, utilizing AI technology to provide valuable insights throughout the entire procure-to-pay process. This tool transforms data from purchasing, accounts payable, and employee expenses into practical avenues for cost reduction. The AI system examines spending behaviors related to vendors, personnel, budgets, cost allocations, and transactions, pinpointing areas of excess expenditure, potential cost savings, and opportunities for enhancing purchasing practices. Furthermore, community insights allow organizations to compare their performance against similar mid-market companies, revealing gaps and potential areas for improvement. Among the primary advantages are the ability to uncover opportunities for vendor consolidation, streamline purchase orders to secure volume discounts, strengthen negotiation leverage, gain insights for better budget planning and spending forecasts, generate compliance documentation, and receive actionable recommendations for accelerating the purchasing cycle and improving approval processes. The solution features real-time dashboards and easily exportable reports, equipping the CFO's office with the financial insights necessary for making strategic decisions.

Spend Management

Fraxion offers a comprehensive spend management solution designed specifically for mid-market finance teams, providing them with total oversight and control over expenditures. With its unified platform, all functions related to purchasing, accounts payable, expense management, and spend analysis are seamlessly integrated. This means no need for repetitive data entry, no isolated approval processes, and complete transparency in financial activities. Every transaction is processed through a single approval system and policy framework, ensuring thorough audit trails from the requisition stage all the way to payment. For CFOs, this translates to immediate access to insights across various spending categories, proactive enforcement of budgets and policies, streamlined month-end closing processes, and the holistic financial visibility necessary for informed decision-making throughout the organization. The key advantages include the elimination of unauthorized spending, lower costs associated with invoice processing, accelerated purchasing and closing timelines, readiness for audits, and insightful spend analytics. Fraxion also seamlessly integrates with leading ERP and accounting platforms such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Xero.

Approval Workflow Yes 
Budgeting / Forecasting Yes 
Expense Tracking Yes 
Multi-Currency Yes 
Prepaid Cards No 
Procurement Management Yes 
Receipt Management Yes 
Spend Analysis Yes 
Spend Control Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 

Product Features

Accounts Payable

Zahara streamlines the accounts payable process, managing everything from purchase orders to supplier payments, allowing AP teams to efficiently handle a larger volume of invoices while minimizing administrative tasks, follow-ups, and data re-entry. Invoices from suppliers are sent directly to Zahara's Invoice Inbox, where advanced AI technology identifies the supplier, extracts itemized details, and performs a three-way match with the corresponding purchase order and delivery receipt. Once matched, invoices are channeled through intricate approval workflows based on site, department, project, or entity, ultimately leading to payment runs that include multi-currency options through Currencies Direct. Since spending is authorized at the purchase order level, the invoices received are predictable, resulting in fewer inquiries and discrepancies. Each step of the process is documented with a complete audit trail, and seamless integrations with platforms like Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB eliminate the need for duplicate data entry. The implementation process is quick, taking only weeks rather than months, supported by a dedicated team based in the UK.

Approval Process Control Yes 
Bank Reconciliation No 
Cash Management No 
Check Writing No 
Duplicate Payment Alert Yes 
Fraud Detection Yes 
General Ledger Entry Yes 
Vendor Management Yes 

AP Automation

Zahara revolutionizes the accounts payable process from start to finish, initiating earlier than typical automation solutions at the point of purchase intent. It streamlines the approval of purchase requests against real-time budgets, converting them into purchase orders, ensuring that supplier invoices are anticipated when they arrive. Zahara's AI-enhanced Invoice Inbox meticulously scans each incoming invoice via email, determining the supplier, extracting detailed line-item information, and automating the three-way match with the purchase order and delivery receipt. Once matched, invoices are directed through intricate approval workflows tailored to site, department, project, or entity before they are included in payment cycles, which accommodate multi-currency transactions via Currencies Direct. This leads to a reduction in data entry, follow-ups, and handling of exceptions for accounts payable teams. Each process is meticulously documented for a complete audit trail, and Zahara seamlessly connects with Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB. The implementation process is designed for efficiency, typically requiring only weeks rather than months.

Billing and Invoicing

Zahara takes care of the invoicing process from the supplier's perspective, managing the invoices that your business receives. Instead of generating bills for customers, Zahara enables finance teams to efficiently capture, verify, approve, and process incoming invoices without the need for manual data entry. Suppliers send their invoices directly to Zahara's Invoice Inbox, where intelligent algorithms recognize the supplier, extract detailed line-item information, and match each invoice to its corresponding purchase order and delivery receipt. The invoices are then directed for approval based on site, department, project, or entity, and once approved, they are included in payment cycles, accommodating multi-currency transactions through Currencies Direct. The financial impact can be monitored throughout the entire process, and each invoice includes a comprehensive audit trail. Zahara integrates seamlessly with accounting systems such as Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB, ensuring invoice data syncs effortlessly without any duplication of effort. The implementation process is streamlined to take just weeks rather than months, with dedicated support available from a UK-based team.

Billing Portal Yes 
Contact Database No 
Contingency Billing No 
Customer Portal No 
Customizable Invoices Yes 
Dunning Management No 
Hourly Billing No 
Invoice History Yes 
Mobile Payments No 
Multi-Currency Yes 
Online Invoicing No 
Online Payments Yes 
Payment Processing Yes 
Project Billing Yes 
Recurring/Subscription Billing No 
Service Ticket Billing No 
Tax Calculator No 

Finance

Zahara is an innovative platform designed for automating accounts payable, enabling finance departments to manage expenditures proactively prior to funds being allocated across various locations, teams, projects, and entities. Purchase requests are validated against real-time budgets, while both committed and pending expenditures are monitored instantly alongside GL codes. Utilizing advanced AI, the platform analyzes supplier invoices and performs a three-way match with purchase orders and delivery receipts before directing them for approval and inclusion in payment cycles, which accommodates multiple currencies via Currencies Direct. Each request, approval, invoice, and payment is meticulously documented, providing a complete audit trail. Seamless integrations with accounting software like Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB ensure that your accounting system remains the definitive source of truth, allowing you to enhance your financial processes without undergoing a comprehensive ERP overhaul. The implementation process is streamlined, taking only weeks rather than months, with dedicated support based in the UK.

Procurement

Zahara serves as a procure-to-pay solution designed for organizations seeking procurement oversight without the intricacies and expenses associated with large enterprise software. The platform features approved product catalogs, empowering you to dictate purchasing options and supplier choices, thereby directing expenditure towards preferred vendors across various locations, teams, projects, and entities. Each purchase request adheres to a uniform multi-step approval process and real-time budget validation, ensuring that policies are consistently enforced, no matter how dispersed your purchasing teams may be. Purchase orders are sent directly to suppliers, with invoices automatically matched against the order and delivery confirmation prior to approval and payment. Committed spending is monitored in real-time against general ledger codes, providing a thorough audit trail for every request, approval, invoice, and payment. Zahara seamlessly integrates with accounting systems such as Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB. The implementation process is guided and efficient, typically taking weeks instead of months, backed by support based in the UK.

Asset Management No 
Auction Management No 
Bid Management No 
Budget Management Yes 
Catalog Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Invoice Processing Yes 
PunchOut No 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Receiving Yes 
Requisitions & Approvals Yes 
Sourcing Management No 
Spend Management Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 

Purchasing

Zahara is an innovative platform designed for managing purchases and purchase orders, ensuring that financial oversight is maintained before any funds are allocated, applicable across all locations, teams, projects, and entities. Employees can swiftly submit purchase requests using pre-approved product catalogs, allowing for control over what items can be purchased and from which vendors. These requests undergo a multi-tiered approval process with real-time budget insights, enabling approvers to understand the effects on departmental and project finances prior to giving their approval. Once a purchase order is sanctioned, it is sent directly to the supplier, and upon receipt of goods, transactions are logged within Zahara. This means that when invoices arrive, they are seamlessly matched with the corresponding order and receipt. The system tracks both committed and pending expenditures in real-time against general ledger codes, complete with a comprehensive audit trail for every request and approval action. Zahara is compatible with various accounting software, including Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB. The implementation process is streamlined and typically takes only weeks, supported by a dedicated team based in the UK.

Catalog Management Yes 
Compliance Management No 
Contract Management Yes 
Inventory Management No 
Invoice Processing Yes 
PunchOut No 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Requisitions & Approvals Yes 
Sourcing Management No 
Spend Management Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 

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