Tungsten AP Essentials

What Tungsten AP Essentials is

Tungsten AP Essentials automates invoice capture and validation, then classifies extracted data and routes it for approval. It accepts supplier invoices in paper, PDF, and electronic formats delivered by post, email, EDI, or internet portals. OCR and machine learning extract invoice data and line items, with two-way and three-way matching available. Configurable approval and exception workflows support invoice routing and user-assisted GL coding. Named integrations include Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, Oracle Financial Cloud, Oracle NetSuite, and Coupa Spend Management. The REST API includes services for accounts, authentication, documents, files, master data, users, and workflows. Pre-built dashboards show invoice status and exceptions, while zero-touch processing provides feedback to optimize processing. The product supports multiple currencies and a wide range of invoice-origin and interface languages. Sign-in options include passwords, two-factor authentication, and single sign-on; sessions end after 15 minutes of inactivity and have a 12-hour maximum. Pricing is available on request, and there is no free plan. A 60-day trial is offered, with Dynamics signup instructions describing a Premium trial of up to 75 documents for two months.

Who it suits

AP Essentials may suit finance teams seeking automated invoice capture, matching, and approval routing. The Basic and Premium feature differences matter to teams deciding whether they need line-item capture and matching.

Limits

The Premium trial lasts up to two months and covers up to 75 documents. Basic and Premium plans have monthly document allowances; extra documents incur charges. Basic includes header and footer capture but no line-item capture, while Premium adds line-item extraction and matching.

Getting started

1. Open the Tungsten AP Essentials product page
2. Choose the 60-day trial or contact Sales for a paid plan
3. Select Basic or Premium trial features
4. Connect through the web product or REST API
5. Configure invoice intake, workflows, and accounting integrations
6. Use the documentation or 24/7 cloud support

Verdict

AP Essentials combines invoice extraction, validation, and approval workflows with named accounting integrations and an API. Buyers should confirm pricing and document allowances, and check whether their workflow requires Premium line-item features.