PatternSmith Reviews

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.

Revaly is built to solve one of the most costly and overlooked problems in subscription commerce: legitimate payments failing for preventable reasons. Its end-to-end Payment Performance Management platform leverages machine learning, issuer intelligence, and ecosystem data to elevate approval rates starting from the very first transaction attempt. The system automatically detects issues such as mistyped card numbers, routing mismatches, and metadata errors before a customer ever checks out. When payments do fail, Revaly uses a sophisticated retry engine that studies customer behavior, card network patterns, and historical success windows to recover revenue without damaging relationships. Businesses across industries report dramatic improvements—from 34% to over 50% increases in recovered payments—demonstrating the compound value of consistent, optimized approvals. Revaly’s integration ecosystem makes adoption frictionless, connecting seamlessly with CRMs, billing systems, payment gateways, and processors already in use. The platform not only protects revenue but stabilizes growth by reducing churn that comes from unintentional payment failures. Leadership teams gain visibility into payment performance metrics that go far beyond authorization rates, revealing hidden revenue opportunities and operational inefficiencies. As a result, companies can build smarter billing strategies and deliver a more reliable experience for customers. Revaly becomes a trusted partner in improving profitability, ensuring that when a customer says “yes,” the payment system does too.

Artlandia SymmetryShop is the premier tool for creating sophisticated pattern designs directly within Adobe Photoshop. Now in its fourth version, this plug-in enhances the design experience by making it quick, simple, and fully automated. All you need to do is select a portion of your image, and the plug-in efficiently handles everything else. The patterns produced by SymmetryShop are infinitely editable, enabling you to adjust your original image and regenerate the pattern at any time. You can quickly sketch a design and click Make; the plug-in will promptly duplicate the chosen elements and implement necessary transformations to form a continuous pattern. Crafting geometric patterns has never been easier, as you can smoothly format your Illustrator blends into a repeatable design, with any modifications to the blend components or settings reflected in the pattern instantly. If you're unfamiliar with blends, now is an excellent opportunity to discover their potential, particularly in conjunction with SymmetryWorks. Once a pattern is created, SymmetryWorks keeps a live connection with the source elements (motifs), allowing any alterations made to the seed to automatically update the corresponding pattern. This seamless interplay creates a dynamic and innovative design process, giving designers the freedom to explore their creativity without constraints. As a result, Artlandia SymmetryShop and SymmetryWorks together provide a powerful suite for pattern design that enhances both efficiency and artistic expression.