SoftCo AP Automation vs. ClearProcess

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. Built for complex, high-volume environments, SoftCoAP delivers market-leading touchless automation by embedding AI across matching, coding, routing, and exception handling to minimize manual intervention. Finance teams achieve up to 89% reduction in processing costs, faster cycle times, and stronger operational control without adding headcount. A built-in, context-aware AI Assistant supports AP users directly in the workflow by explaining exceptions, answering natural language questions, and guiding next actions, reducing back-and-forth while maintaining full auditability and compliance. SoftCoAP supports recurring invoices such as rent, utilities, and subscriptions, automatically matching and routing them for approval without the need for supporting POs or GRNs. Automated approval workflows ensure invoices reach the right approvers, with reminders and escalation reducing delays. Approvals can be completed via email or mobile, enabling faster decision-making for distributed finance teams. Advanced analytics provide real-time visibility into invoice volumes, exception trends, approval bottlenecks, and performance metrics, helping finance leaders continuously optimize operations and protect cash flow. 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, supporting secure and compliant AP automation. More than one million business users worldwide rely on SoftCo solutions across all industry sectors, including organizations such as SunnyD, the Finnish Government, Primark, Patagonia, and PwC, to run accounts payable with confidence at scale.

The ClearProcess editor incorporates various APIs that enable automation, which can span from straightforward tasks to extensive business processes involving numerous activities. These automations can be triggered by a variety of inputs, including human operators, voice commands, text messages, emails, and several other methods. By serving as a centralized platform for all automation technologies, ClearProcess facilitates the orchestration of substantial automation efforts that lead to impressive productivity gains. To maintain the integrity of your automations during upgrades, it is essential to avoid using screen-scraping techniques. Our strategy emphasizes automation on both the API and database levels, which allows operations to scale effectively for hundreds of thousands of users engaged in critical business processes. ClearWork enhances user interaction by supporting Attended RPA for all bots within the ClearProcess environment. By merging data and functionalities from different systems, organizations can create a single source of truth. Furthermore, we offer an extensive array of pre-built automation solutions specifically designed for SAP, Salesforce, Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, and many other packaged software platforms, which significantly speeds up the implementation process and boosts overall efficiency. With this vast library at their disposal, organizations can swiftly embrace automation without the need to develop solutions from the ground up, ensuring that they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market. This capability empowers businesses to streamline their operations and respond more agilely to changing demands.