Summit vs. SoftCo AP Automation

Say goodbye to the hassles of manually processing invoices and managing expenses, while also eliminating the frustrating search for lost information. With Summit's AI-powered platform, you can seamlessly automate your workflows. Leverage AI-driven tools for Accounts Payable to effortlessly capture invoices and receipts, direct them to the appropriate approvers via customized workflows, and integrate seamlessly with your accounting software for a hassle-free reconciliation and bookkeeping experience. Benefit from real-time status updates that provide valuable insights, making reporting and audit preparation quick and efficient. Simplify the processes of uploading, tracking, and approving invoices. By eliminating manual data entry, you not only improve accuracy but also create more time for high-priority projects and strategic planning. Manage expense reimbursement requests through our unified dashboard, ensuring adherence to set policies while simultaneously saving time and reducing the likelihood of errors. Our Accounts Payable automation solutions grant you complete visibility into every aspect of your company's spending. By consolidating all financial information in one accessible location, you can easily uphold policy compliance and encourage responsible spending, ultimately transforming your financial management strategies for the better. Additionally, this holistic approach to managing expenses can lead to more informed decision-making and enhanced budget forecasting.

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.