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"Finance and procurement teams often turn to Basware when managing large volumes of invoices becomes difficult to handle manually. It helps organizations keep track of spending, approvals, and supplier payments in a more organized way. Accounts payable automation is where it tends to add the most value, especially for mid-to-large companies processing invoices at scale. That said, smaller businesses with limited transaction volumes may find the platform more than they actually need."
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User Rating4.0 / 5
Starting PriceContact Vendor
Free TrialNot specified
Free VersionNo
APINot specified
DeploymentCloud Hosted
HeadquartersFinland
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About Basware

Basware is a global leader in cloud-based procure-to-pay and finance automation solutions that helps large enterprises streamline and digitalize complex financial processes. At its core, Basware provides end-to-end invoice lifecycle management and accounts payable automation, using advanced AI and machine learning to eliminate manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate processing times across the full invoice to payment cycle.

Trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide, Basware handles hundreds of millions of invoices each year and connects buyers and suppliers across the world’s largest open business network to deliver seamless financial collaboration and compliance.

The platform also supports procurement automation, enabling teams to manage purchase orders, supplier data, and spend visibility in one place while ensuring global tax and regulatory compliance. Basware’s cloud-based architecture and integration capabilities make it suitable for multi-ERP environments, giving finance teams real-time insights and tighter control over cash flow, compliance and supplier relationships.

Whether you want to reduce touchpoints in invoice processing, speed up approvals and payments, or gain deeper analytics across spend and operations, Basware provides a scalable solution for modern finance teams aiming to transform traditional processes with automation and visibility.
Company Basware
Founded 1985
Headquarters Finland
Employees 1000+

Support

24x7 Support Email Phone Chat Knowledge Base

Training

In-person Webinar Documentation

Licensing & Deployment

Proprietary Cloud Hosted Web-Based iPhone Android

Typical Customers

Midsize-Business Large-Enterprise-Business
Languages Supported 8 languages available
Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Norwegian Swedish
Industries Served 2 industries available
Accounting Financial Services

Why Choose Basware

Problem it Solves

  • Problem it Solves Streamlining And Automating Financial Processes For Improved Efficiency And Accuracy

Target Users

  • Target Users Accounts Payable Professionals
  • Target Users Procurement Managers
  • Target Users Financial Controllers
  • Target Users IT Administrators
  • Target Users CFOs

Core Use Case

  • Core Use Case Automate Invoice Processing
  • Core Use Case Streamline Procurement Workflows
  • Core Use Case Enhance Financial Reporting
  • Core Use Case Improve Supplier Collaboration
  • Core Use Case Optimize Cash Management

USP

  • USP Streamline Invoicing With Seamless And Automated Financial Processes

Pros

  • Pros AP automation built for large enterprises with complex procurement needs
  • Pros Handles end-to-end invoice processing from capture to payment approval
  • Pros Matching accuracy across POs, receipts, and invoices reduces manual effort
  • Pros Global compliance coverage spans tax rules across 100+ countries
  • Pros Supplier network reach makes onboarding vendors noticeably faster than expected
  • Pros Analytics give finance teams real visibility into spend patterns
  • Pros Cloud-based architecture means updates roll out without IT headaches

Cons

  • Cons Reporting customization demands technical know-how most finance teams lack
  • Cons Onboarding complexity grows quickly for organizations with varied procurement workflows
  • Cons Pricing structure favors large enterprises, leaving mid-sized teams underserved
  • Cons Mobile experience feels noticeably limited compared to the desktop platform
Editorial Buyer Guidance

Who Is Basware Best For?

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Problem It Solves

Streamlining And Automating Financial Processes For Improved Efficiency And Accuracy

Target Users

  • Accounts Payable Professionals
  • Procurement Managers
  • Financial Controllers
  • IT Administrators
  • CFOs

Core Use Cases

  • Automate Invoice Processing
  • Streamline Procurement Workflows
  • Enhance Financial Reporting
  • Improve Supplier Collaboration
  • Optimize Cash Management

Unique Selling Point

Streamline Invoicing With Seamless And Automated Financial Processes

Strengths and Limitations

Basware Pros & Cons

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Pros

  • AP automation built for large enterprises with complex procurement needs
  • Handles end-to-end invoice processing from capture to payment approval
  • Matching accuracy across POs, receipts, and invoices reduces manual effort
  • Global compliance coverage spans tax rules across 100+ countries
  • Supplier network reach makes onboarding vendors noticeably faster than expected
  • Analytics give finance teams real visibility into spend patterns
  • Cloud-based architecture means updates roll out without IT headaches
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Cons

  • Reporting customization demands technical know-how most finance teams lack
  • Onboarding complexity grows quickly for organizations with varied procurement workflows
  • Pricing structure favors large enterprises, leaving mid-sized teams underserved
  • Mobile experience feels noticeably limited compared to the desktop platform
Category-Based Capabilities

Basware Features

Each category combines the selected software category, its category-specific description, and the features assigned to that category.

Accounts Payable Software 18 selected features Open category ↗
Invoice Processing Approval Process Control Electronic Payments Vendor Management Expense Tracking Tax Calculation Compliance Management Fraud Detection Document Management Multi-Currency Receipt Management ACH Payment Processing Recurring Payments Duplicate Payment Alert Purchase Order Management PO Reconciliation Supplier Management Artificial Intelligence
Budgeting Software 23 selected features Open category ↗
General Ledger Forecasting Self-Service Reporting Financial Analysis Strategic Planning Expense Management Activity Dashboard Income & Balance Sheet Financial Management Cash Management Multi-Department/Project Profit/Loss Statement Real Time Reporting Access Controls/Permissions Data Visualization Billing & Invoicing Collaboration Tools Purchase Order Management Multi-Currency Asset Lifecycle Management Data Import/Export Receipt Management Reporting/Analytics
Supply Chain Management Software 28 selected features Open category ↗
Shipping Management Order Management Multi-Location Document Management Reporting/Analytics Demand Forecasting Purchase Order Management Quotes/Estimates Accounting Warehouse Management Compliance Management Import/Export Management Returns Management Transportation Management Inventory Optimization Bills of Material Supplier Management Audit Management Barcode/Ticket Scanning Order Fulfillment Purchasing & Receiving Procurement Management Inventory Management Status Tracking Sourcing Management Logistics Management Customer Database User Management
Inventory Management Software 32 selected features Open category ↗
Reorder Management Vendor Managed Inventory Barcode/Ticket Scanning Returns Management Multi-Currency Sales Reports Purchase Order Management Inventory Optimization Inventory Management Real Time Data Multi-Channel Management Cost Tracking Invoice Management Retail Inventory Management Kitting eCommerce Management Customer Database Product Identification Shipping Management Reporting/Analytics Multi-Location Inventory Control Forecasting Warehouse Management Supplier Management Point of Sale (POS) Alerts/Notifications Accounting Integration Status Tracking Order Management Inventory Auditing Inventory Replenishment
Expense Management Software 24 selected features Open category ↗
Mileage Tracking Corporate Card Budgeting/Forecasting Audit Trail Reimbursement Management Credit Card Management Policy Management Multi-Currency Real Time Notifications Timesheet Management Compliance Management Expense Claims Real Time Updates Reporting & Statistics Fraud Detection Receipt Management Electronic Payments Financial Analysis Spend Control Time & Expense Tracking Invoice Management Approval Process Control Accounting Integration Activity Dashboard
Accounting Software 18 selected features Open category ↗
General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Billing and Invoicing Expense Tracking Financial Reporting Budgeting and Forecasting Income & Balance Sheet Inventory Management Fixed Asset Management Fund Accounting Multi-Currency Tax Management Payroll Management Subscription Billing Project Accounting Compliance Management
Accounts Receivable Software 19 selected features Open category ↗
Billing and Invoicing Invoice Management Customer Account Management ACH Payment Processing Online Payments Credit Management Aging Tracking Collections Management Profit/Loss Statement Receivables Ledger Subscription Billing Dispute Resolution Revenue Recognition Reminders Customer Communication Receipt Management Multi-Currency Cash Flow Management Document Management
Fixed Asset Management Software 22 selected features Open category ↗
Compliance Management Audit Management Real Time Data Inventory Tracking Alerts/Notifications Depreciation Management Document Management Equipment Maintenance Contract/License Management Purchase Order Management Asset Accounting Asset Lifecycle Management Task Management Disposal Management Asset Tracking Multi-Location Barcoding/RFID Work Order Management Location Tracking Maintenance Scheduling Cost Tracking Inventory Management
Facility Management Software 34 selected features Open category ↗
Residential Properties Commercial Properties Invoice Management Maintenance Management Facility Scheduling Asset Lifecycle Management Audit Management Alerts/Notifications Equipment Management Inspection Management Incident Management Calendar Management Historical Reporting Vendor Management Reporting/Analytics Document Management Compliance Management Fixed Asset Management Visitor Management Access Controls/Permissions Space Management Work Order Management Equipment Maintenance Real Time Notifications Document Storage Contract/License Management Preventive Maintenance Inventory Management Multi-Location Parts Management Communication Management Service Request Management Materials Management Facility Asset Management
Procurement Software 18 selected features Open category ↗
Receiving Invoice Processing Spend Analysis Spend Control Purchase Order Management Spend Management Contract/License Management Supplier Management Approval Process Control Sourcing Management Fixed Asset Management Inventory Management Vendor Management Quotes/Estimates Requisition Management Cataloging/Categorization Budgeting/Forecasting Inventory Control
Purchasing Software 16 selected features Open category ↗
Supplier Management Activity Dashboard Compliance Management Budgeting/Forecasting Inventory Management Reporting & Statistics Alerts/Notifications Order Management Multi-Currency Data Import/Export Sourcing Management Workflow Management Real-Time Data Access Controls/Permissions Purchasing Reports Approval Process Control
Work Order Software 17 selected features Open category ↗
Contract/License Management Electronic Signature Job Tracking Quotes/Estimates Recurring Appointments Document Management Calendar Management Billing & Invoicing Reporting & Statistics Mobile Access Maintenance Scheduling Third-Party Integrations Dispatch Management Preventive Maintenance Alerts/Notifications Inventory Management Technician Management
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Preferred Currency USD ($)
Free Trial NA
Free Version NA
Payment Frequency Quote Based
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Ahmet D.
Ahmet D. Director

A Market Leading Procure to Pay Solution

Basware is a strong and reliable purchase-to-pay platform. Its workflow engine supports detailed approval processes and improves invoice efficiency. Reporting and ERP integration are solid, though implementation can feel complex and pricing is on the higher side. Better in-platform guidance would make the experience even smoother.

Reviewed on August, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

Basware FAQs

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Basware is a global leader in cloud-based procure-to-pay and finance automation solutions that helps large enterprises streamline and digitalize complex financial processes. At its core, Basware provides end-to-end invoice lifecycle management and accounts payable automation, using advanced AI and machine learning to eliminate manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate processing times across the full invoice to payment cycle.

Trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide, Basware handles hundreds of millions of invoices each year and connects buyers and suppliers across the world’s largest open business network to deliver seamless financial collaboration and compliance.

The platform also supports procurement automation, enabling teams to manage purchase orders, supplier data, and spend visibility in one place while ensuring global tax and regulatory compliance. Basware’s cloud-based architecture and integration capabilities make it suitable for multi-ERP environments, giving finance teams real-time insights and tighter control over cash flow, compliance and supplier relationships.

Whether you want to reduce touchpoints in invoice processing, speed up approvals and payments, or gain deeper analytics across spend and operations, Basware provides a scalable solution for modern finance teams aiming to transform traditional processes with automation and visibility.

  • No, Basware does not offer a free version.

  • No, Basware does not offer any free trial.

  • Basware supports the following payment frequencies:

    • Quote Based

  • No, Basware does not offer an API.

  • Basware can be integrated with the following applications:

    • Salesforce Sales Cloud , NetSuite , Coupa , Tableau , Microsoft Power BI , Google Workspace , Workday HCM , Slack , Microsoft 365 , Zapier , Dynamics 365 , SAP Ariba

  • Basware offers support with the following options:
    • 24x7 Support , Email , Phone , Chat , Knowledge Base

  • Basware offers training with the following options:
    • In-person , Webinar , Documentation

  • Basware supports the following languages:
    • Danish , Dutch , English , Finnish , French , German , Norwegian , Swedish

  • Following are the typical users of the Basware:
    • Midsize-Business , Large-Enterprise-Business

  • Basware supports the following deployment:
    • Cloud Hosted

  • Basware supports the following devices and operating systems:
    • Web-Based , iPhone , Android
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