Compare Shreemon Account Payable vs. SoftCo AP Automation

An electronic invoice approval system is essential for a paperless office, serving as an automated accounts payable software solution. This system allows supplier documents—such as price updates, order confirmations, shipping notices, bills of lading, packing lists, and invoices—to be integrated directly as electronic data, provided the supplier has transitioned to electronic communication. For those suppliers still using paper or fax, the system collects, digitizes, identifies, and stores these documents in an online web-based repository for easy access and ongoing processing. The accounts payable department plays a crucial role in managing and reviewing these transactions to ensure that all outstanding invoices are approved, processed, and paid promptly. This responsibility can create numerous challenges, including potential human errors during data entry, misplaced invoices, late payments, invoice duplicates, and the risk of double payments. By implementing this electronic system, organizations can significantly enhance efficiency and reduce the likelihood of such issues. Ultimately, a streamlined accounts payable process not only benefits the department but also strengthens relationships with suppliers by ensuring timely and accurate payments.

SoftCo Accounts Payable Automation processes all PO and non-PO supplier invoices electronically from AI-powered capture and AI Matching through to invoice approval and query management. Designed for complex, high-volume environments, SoftCoAP delivers market-leading touchless automation by embedding AI across matching, coding, routing, and exception handling. The result is up to 89% reduction in processing costs, with faster cycle times and fewer manual touches. A built-in, context-aware AI Assistant supports AP teams by explaining exceptions, answering questions, and guiding next actions directly within the workflow, improving efficiency while maintaining full control and auditability. SoftCo is a global organization with operations across the USA, Ireland, the UK, and the Nordics. SoftCo is SOC 1 and SOC 2 audited and ISO 27001 and SAHKE2 certified. More than one million business users worldwide rely on SoftCo solutions, including organizations such as SunnyD, the Finnish Government, Primark, Patagonia, and PwC.