SoftCo AP Automation vs. Ottimate

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.

Ottimate, previously known as Plate IQ, stands out as a premier AI solution for automating accounts payable processes. This innovative platform offers accounts payable managers a more intelligent and streamlined method to oversee the entire invoice lifecycle, catering to the needs of controllers, CFOs, and approvers alike. With its advanced deep learning technology, Ottimate gains a thorough understanding of your business and accounts payable workflows at a granular level, enabling tailored approval and payment processes. By eliminating over 90% of manual accounting tasks, the platform delivers valuable insights into invoices, spending patterns, and expenditures, empowering finance professionals to identify potential growth avenues. Consequently, CFOs are better equipped to make informed strategic decisions that enhance the overall efficiency of their teams on a daily basis, ultimately leading to greater organizational success.