Compare Ivalua vs. SoftCo AP Automation

The Source-to-Pay (S2P) process represents a comprehensive sequence of activities that link an organization with its suppliers, initiating with the identification of suitable suppliers to meet specific needs, followed by negotiations and contract agreements for the acquisition of goods and/or services. This process concludes with the invoicing and payment to these suppliers. S2P also involves strategic procurement processes, including spend analysis, sourcing, contract management, and supplier management, which addresses supplier information, risk assessment, and performance evaluation, along with downstream tasks such as electronic procurement, purchase orders, invoice automation, and accounts payable operations. Organizations leverage the Source-to-Pay framework to minimize expenses, mitigate risks, foster innovation, enhance supplier partnerships, and achieve a range of other objectives. Additionally, Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay platform streamlines and digitizes the entire process across all categories of spending and supplier relationships, thereby improving efficiency and effectiveness in procurement activities. This holistic approach empowers businesses to respond quickly to market changes while optimizing their supply chain management.

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. Designed for complex, high-volume environments, SoftCoAP delivers market-leading touchless automation by embedding AI across matching, coding, routing, and exception handling. The result is up to 89% reduction in processing costs, with faster cycle times and fewer manual touches. A built-in, context-aware AI Assistant supports AP teams by explaining exceptions, answering questions, and guiding next actions directly within the workflow, improving efficiency while maintaining full control and auditability. 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. More than one million business users worldwide rely on SoftCo solutions, including organizations such as SunnyD, the Finnish Government, Primark, Patagonia, and PwC.