SoftCo AP Automation vs. Relish Invoice AI

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.

Remove the requirement for repeatedly inputting supplier invoices into digital formats to ensure precision, irrespective of their initial format, and allow for flexibility without necessitating any training or specific templates. Authenticate the digital invoice data against purchase orders, contracts, and vendor reference information to uphold uniformity. Moreover, the system triggers notifications for any inconsistencies detected with government-sanctioned invoice data or supplier network details. Suppliers have the capability to rectify or bypass issues before submission, employing integrated conditional logic that improves invoice validation according to your transactions, policies, and datasets, which ultimately simplifies the reconciliation process. The challenges of manually managing complex invoices can overwhelm even the most proficient accounts payable teams, resulting in possible inaccuracies and inefficiencies. Invoice AI utilizes cutting-edge conversational AI technology, featuring our Invoice assistant, to effectively address this demanding task, thus making the invoicing process not just easier but also more efficient than ever before. As a result, organizations are likely to see enhanced operational efficiency along with a decrease in mistakes during their invoice processing tasks. This innovative approach not only saves time but also fosters a more streamlined workflow that can significantly benefit financial operations.