SoftCo AP Automation vs. Folio

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.

Folio stands out as a comprehensive procure-to-pay platform tailored for hospitality teams, eliminating the need for extensive training while consolidating ordering, invoice management, and supplier payments into a single, cohesive interface. Users can effortlessly place orders through Folio Buy, which offers access to a carefully selected list of authorized vendors via an intuitive and visually appealing dashboard. The Folio Bills component utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the invoice processing workflow, ensuring that data is accurately captured, invoices are matched with purchase orders, approval processes are efficiently managed, and any discrepancies are promptly flagged, potentially saving teams up to 40 hours each week. Moreover, the Folio Pay feature combines invoices, orders, and payments to allow for swift and secure bill settlements, effectively integrating rebates into the platform itself. There is no need for third-party portals or self-managed systems, as both suppliers and product catalogs are seamlessly populated during the import phase. In addition, the onboarding experience is remarkably quick, as it allows for the establishment of supplier connections, the configuration of approval workflows, budget imports, and team member invitations to be finalized in just a few days instead of the usual months, thereby significantly boosting operational efficiency and productivity. This remarkable speed and simplicity make Folio an invaluable asset for hospitality teams aiming to optimize their procurement processes.