SoftCo AP Automation vs. Esker

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.

Esker’s sophisticated cloud platform, utilizing cutting-edge AI and RPA technology, enables businesses to advance their digital transformation efforts in both procure-to-pay (P2P) and order-to-cash (O2C) processes, creating remarkable links between customers and suppliers. Companies implement Esker’s solutions to realize substantial gains in efficiency, precision, transparency, and cost savings throughout their P2P and O2C functions. The benefits for your organization’s financial outcomes encompass an improved customer experience and enhanced supplier collaboration, a more effective and motivated workforce, increased employee satisfaction leading to better talent retention, as well as enhanced global visibility, scalability, and regulatory compliance. In addition to these advantages, these advancements foster a more robust and flexible business framework, equipping organizations to thrive in a challenging market landscape. Ultimately, embracing Esker’s technologies not only supports immediate operational improvements but also lays the groundwork for sustained future growth.