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Best AP Automation in 2026

AP automation software helps handle accounts payable work such as capturing invoices, matching purchase orders, routing approvals, sending payments and connecting with accounting systems. This list is for people comparing tools for those tasks.

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    Nanonets Accounts Payable Automation

    by Nanonets Accounts Payable Automation
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Nanonets covers invoice intake, validation, review, and ERP posting, with multiple integration and deployment options listed.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $100/mo Visit site
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    OpenText Vendor Invoice Management for SAP Solutions

    by OpenText Vendor Invoice Management for SAP Solutions
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
    7.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    Tradeshift

    by Tradeshift
    Free plan APIWeb

    Tradeshift combines accounts payable automation with purchasing, supplier and compliance capabilities.

    6.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    BILL Accounts Payable

    by BILL Accounts Payable
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    BILL Accounts Payable combines invoice workflows, payment execution, and accounting connections, with support for multi-entity operations.

    6.6 From $49/user/mo Visit site
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    DocuWare

    by DocuWare
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    DocuWare combines document capture, search, versioning, and workflow automation across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments.

    6.5 From $30/user/mo Visit site
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    Lightyear

    by Lightyear
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Lightyear brings invoice processing, purchasing and expenses into one platform with mobile apps and integration options.

    6.4 From $199/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Airbase

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Airbase combines spending workflows with accounting, cards, and payment automation. Prospective buyers will need to request pricing and consider the stated implementation ranges.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Esker Accounts Payable Automation

    by Esker Accounts Payable Automation
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Esker combines invoice capture, matching, approvals, supplier collaboration and ERP posting for complex AP operations.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Rossum Accounts Payable

    Free trial APIWeb

    Rossum Accounts Payable covers invoice capture, coding, matching, approvals, fraud checks, and downstream posting through web and API access.

    5.8 14-day trial Visit site
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    PairSoft AP Automation

    by PairSoft AP Automation
    Paid AndroidAPIExtension+6

    PairSoft AP Automation combines invoice capture, matching, approvals, and supplier payments with ERP integrations. Request a quote to assess fit and pricing for your organization.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    MineralTree

    by MineralTree
    Paid APIWeb

    TotalAP covers invoice processing, approvals, and payments, with direct and file-based accounting connections. Buyers should request pricing and confirm which fees and integrations fit their setup.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Serrala Accounts Payable Automation

    by Serrala Accounts Payable Automation
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Alevate AP covers capture through posting, with matching, controls, supplier interaction, and approval channels.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Tungsten AP Essentials

    Free trial APIWeb

    AP Essentials combines invoice extraction, validation, and approval workflows with named accounting integrations and an API.

    5.6 Pricing on request · 60-day trial Visit site
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    Rillion

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Rillion covers invoice processing through payment, with integrations and mobile approvals for finance teams.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Quadient AP

    Paid Web

    Quadient AP combines invoice and purchase order workflows with payment follow-up and multiple output formats. Ask about pricing and confirm which plan area covers the capabilities required.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Vic.ai APSuite

    by Vic.ai APSuite
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Vic.ai APSuite combines configurable invoice routing, conditional automation, mobile approvals, and an approval audit trail.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    xSuite

    by xSuite
    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    xSuite covers invoice, procurement, and e-invoicing workflows across SAP and multi-ERP environments. Its lack of payment execution and public pricing should be considered during evaluation.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Fidesic AP

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Tipalti Invoice Management

    Paid Web
    4.2 From $99/mo Visit site
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    Square 9 AP Automation

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Veryfi AP Automation

    Paid Web
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, free trials and paid pricing before committing. Check invoice capture, PO matching, approval workflows, payment options, accounting integrations, supported currencies, platform fit and the licence if you need to read or change code.

Questions

What does AP automation software do?

It supports accounts payable tasks such as invoice capture, purchase-order matching, approvals, payments and accounting integrations.

Can I use an AP automation tool for free?

A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Check its limits and included features before relying on it for your workflow.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Confirm the trial terms, feature access and what happens when it ends.

Which platforms support these tools?

Platforms represented here include web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted deployments and Windows.

What should I compare between AP tools?

Compare free plan, paid pricing, invoice capture, PO matching, approval workflows, payments, accounting integrations and supported currencies.

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