Medius is an AP automation platform built for organizations running one or more ERP systems, with pre-packaged, certified connectors for Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion, Oracle JD Edwards, Oracle NetSuite, and Infor. Organizations using Microsoft Dynamics 365 often compare Medius, ExFlow, and AvidXchange when evaluating accounts payable automation. All three integrate with Dynamics, but they serve different needs. Medius is designed for organizations seeking AI-powered automation, global scalability, integrated payments, and broader source-to-pay capabilities, while ExFlow focuses on Dynamics-native AP automation and AvidXchange specializes in invoice and payment automation. The practical difference is where each platform sits. ExFlow runs inside Dynamics and AvidXchange centers on invoice and payment processing. Medius standardizes AP across different ERP landscapes without forcing companies to consolidate onto a single system.
Summary of Microsoft Dynamics AP automation options
- Medius: Best for AI-powered AP automation, enterprise scalability, and source-to-pay capabilities.
- ExFlow: Best for organizations wanting AP automation built directly within Microsoft Dynamics.
- AvidXchange: Best for more straightforward invoice automation and payment processing.
- ERP coverage: Medius provides fully managed connectors for Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite, and Oracle Fusion, plus partner-certified integrations for Oracle JD Edwards, Infor, Iptor, Sage X3, Intacct, Unit4, and Yardi. ExFlow runs only inside Microsoft Dynamics.
- Key difference: Medius delivers broader AI automation, integrated payments, fraud detection, and source-to-pay functionality, while ExFlow and AvidXchange focus primarily on AP workflows.
Microsoft Dynamics AP automation comparison
Compare Medius, ExFlow, and AvidXchange for Microsoft Dynamics AP automation. See why customers prefer Medius.
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
ERP coverage
Medius:
Managed connectors for Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite, and Oracle Fusion, plus partner-certified integrations for JD Edwards, Infor, Iptor, Sage X3, Intacct, Unit4, and Yardi
ExFlow:
Microsoft Dynamics only
AvidXchange:
Connects to a range of accounting and ERP systems, with depth varying by system
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Multi-entity and multi-ERP AP
Medius:
One AP process across entities, currencies, and different ERPs, no consolidation required
ExFlow:
Bound to a single Dynamics environment
AvidXchange:
Multi-entity supported, no cross-ERP standardization
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
AP automation
Medius:
AI-powered capture, coding, line-level 3-way match
ExFlow:
Template/rule-based (limited AI, basic workflow)
AvidXchange:
AI-enhanced data extraction & routing (limited to standard AP scenarios)
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Payment automation
Medius:
Integrated payments platform, global coverage
ExFlow:
Managed in Dynamics (limited functionality, ERP-bound)
AvidXchange:
ePayments & card programs (partial global coverage, relies on supplier adoption)
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Fraud & risk detection
Medius:
AI scoring + anomaly alerts
ExFlow:
Rules-based approvals & duplicate checks
AvidXchange:
Basic tax/compliance checks, minimal automation
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Procure-to-pay workflow
Medius:
Full source-to-pay: AP, sourcing, contracts, expenses
ExFlow:
AP only
AvidXchange:
Partial AP-to-payment workflow (no procurement or sourcing)
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Line-level matching
Medius:
Full 3-way match for every line
ExFlow:
3-way match (header/line level, template-dependent)
AvidXchange:
2- and 3-way PO matching (limited automation)
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Auto-coding & routing
Medius:
AI-driven auto-coding & intelligent routing
ExFlow:
Template-based, no AI
AvidXchange:
AI-assisted invoice automation (expert review often needed)
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
AI assistant/copilot
Medius:
Available now
ExFlow:
Not available
AvidXchange:
Limited AI guidance
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Supplier experience
Medius:
AI chatbots, onboarding, payment status
ExFlow:
Not included
AvidXchange:
Supplier hub & status tracking (no autonomous chat)
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Analytics & reporting
Medius:
Dashboards, Power BI, actionable insights
ExFlow:
Power BI dashboards (limited out-of-the-box metrics)
AvidXchange:
AvidAnalytics (basic reporting, minimal AI insights)
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
AP benchmarks
Medius:
Available in public website & within tool
ExFlow:
Not included
AvidXchange:
Not included
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Implementation & support
Medius:
Fast, modular, Medius-led
ExFlow:
Partner-led support (slower ramp)
AvidXchange:
Custom, slower ramp, reliance on managed services
CAPABILITY / FEATURE
Cost structure
Medius:
Two packaged plans: AP Essentials & AP 360
ExFlow:
Subscription + add-ons
AvidXchange:
Volume-based + add-ons, costs can vary by supplier adoption
Legend:
Full capability
Partial / limited (limitations noted)
Not offered
Microsoft Dynamics AP automation comparison
Compare Medius, ExFlow, and AvidXchange for Microsoft Dynamics AP automation. See why customers prefer Medius.
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| CAPABILITY / FEATURE | MEDIUS | EXFLOW | AVIDXCHANGE | |
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ERP coverage |
Managed connectors for Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite, and Oracle Fusion, plus partner-certified integrations for JD Edwards, Infor, Iptor, Sage X3, Intacct, Unit4, and Yardi |
Microsoft Dynamics only |
Connects to a range of accounting and ERP systems, with depth varying by system |
|
Multi-entity and multi-ERP AP |
One AP process across entities, currencies, and different ERPs, no consolidation required |
Bound to a single Dynamics environment |
Multi-entity supported, no cross-ERP standardization |
|
AP automation |
AI-powered capture, coding, line-level 3-way match |
Template/rule-based (limited AI, basic workflow) |
AI-enhanced data extraction & routing (limited to standard AP scenarios) |
|
Payment automation |
Integrated payments platform, global coverage |
Managed in Dynamics (limited functionality, ERP-bound) |
ePayments & card programs (partial global coverage, relies on supplier adoption) |
|
Fraud & risk detection |
AI scoring + anomaly alerts |
Rules-based approvals & duplicate checks |
Basic tax/compliance checks, minimal automation |
|
Procure-to-pay workflow |
Full source-to-pay: AP, sourcing, contracts, expenses |
AP only |
Partial AP-to-payment workflow (no procurement or sourcing) |
|
Line-level matching |
Full 3-way match for every line |
3-way match (header/line level, template-dependent) |
2- and 3-way PO matching (limited automation) |
|
Auto-coding & routing |
AI-driven auto-coding & intelligent routing |
Template-based, no AI |
AI-assisted invoice automation (expert review often needed) |
|
AI assistant/copilot |
Available now |
Not available |
Limited AI guidance |
|
Supplier experience |
AI chatbots, onboarding, payment status |
Not included |
Supplier hub & status tracking (no autonomous chat) |
|
Analytics & reporting |
Dashboards, Power BI, actionable insights |
Power BI dashboards (limited out-of-the-box metrics) |
AvidAnalytics (basic reporting, minimal AI insights) |
|
AP benchmarks |
Available in public website & within tool |
Not included |
Not included |
|
Implementation & support |
Fast, modular, Medius-led |
Partner-led support (slower ramp) |
Custom, slower ramp, reliance on managed services |
|
Cost structure |
Two packaged plans: AP Essentials & AP 360 |
Subscription + add-ons |
Volume-based + add-ons, costs can vary by supplier adoption |
Full capability Partial / limited (limitations noted) Not offered
AP automation for complex and multi-ERP environments
For companies running more than one ERP, the best AP automation platform is the one that sits above the ERP layer instead of inside it. Medius is built this way. It standardizes invoice capture, coding, matching, approval, and payment across geographies, entities, and ERP systems, so finance gets one AP process and one set of controls even when the underlying systems differ.
What counts as a complex ERP environment
A complex ERP environment usually includes at least one of the following:
Two or more ERP systems running at the same time, often the result of an acquisition
One ERP deployed across multiple legal entities, currencies, or countries
A mix of cloud and on-premises ERP versions in the same organization
A shared services or GBS team processing invoices for entities that do not share a chart of accounts
Heavy ERP customization that makes native AP modules expensive to change
How Medius handles them
Medius connects through pre-packaged, fully managed ERP connectors rather than custom builds, with documented REST APIs for systems that do not have a packaged connector. Medius holds SAP Certified Integration with SAP S/4HANA, Built for NetSuite certification, and Microsoft AppSource validation for its Dynamics integrations. The ERP stays the system of record. Medius syncs suppliers, purchase orders, invoices, and payment data back to it.
David Lloyd Leisure runs Medius across 19 legal entities. Karl Lagerfeld implemented Medius across 20 entities, integrated with their ERP, in 7 weeks.
Why Dynamics 365 and multi-ERP teams choose Medius
Medius delivers measurable impact for Dynamics users with complex, global AP operations:
Certified, pre-packaged. No coding or extra modules.
Up to 95% touchless invoice processing.
Certified connectors for Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite, and Oracle Fusion.
Real-time anomaly detection to protect cash flow.
AP, procurement, contracts, expenses, and payments in one system.
Handles multi-entity environments seamlessly.
Intuitive UI, quick training, and Medius-led onboarding.
Straightforward packages. AP Essentials and AP 360.
Trusted by 800+ Dynamics ERP customers worldwide
1 Day invoice processing time with AI-powered capture
20+ Years ERP
and Dynamics integration expertise
Microsoft Preferred Solution/ Top Tier Partner
Certified integrations across the Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Infor ERP families
How Medius helps Dynamics teams
Gain complete, real-time visibility and control
Achieve touchless processing rates of up to 95%
Improve risk management and simplify fraud detection
Optimize working capital and boost your bottom line
Accelerate approvals via one-click email or mobile workflows
Sync supplier and accounting data seamlessly with out-of-the-box Dynamics integration
Standardize AP across multiple ERPs and legal entities without consolidating systems first
Proof from the industry
Automation focus
Up to 95% touchless processing with AI-driven workflows.
Customer trust
Customers scored Medius “above benchmark” for ROI, TCO, and business value.
Industry recognition
Medius is named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Accounts Payable Applications.
Why Medius wins vs. competitors
Medius vs. ExFlow
- Superior AI-driven automation beyond rule-based templates
- Global scalability beyond single ERP environments
- Integrated payments and supplier collaboration
- Runs across Dynamics, SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, and Infor, where ExFlow runs only inside Microsoft Dynamics
Medius vs. AvidXchange
- Full source-to-pay capabilities, not just AP
- AI-powered fraud detection and line-level matching
- Faster adoption and stronger Dynamics integration
- Certified, vendor-maintained ERP connectors rather than integrations that vary in depth by system
A shift to Dynamics was the perfect
opportunity to streamline AP
David Lloyd Leisure chose Medius AP automation for its ability to handle high volumes and a strong understanding of their needs.
"We tried automation before but never really switched it on properly. That meant everything was still being handled manually, and as the business grew, we knew we had to make a change."
Fiona Vashi
Head of Transactional Processing Projects
Medius was that change.
Results:
Higher automation rates
Faster approvals
Improved accuracy across 19 legal entities
Prioritized 70 of 7,000 suppliers accelerated adoption
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FAQs
The best AP automation software for ERP integration is the one whose connector to your ERP is pre-built, certified, and maintained by the vendor rather than a custom integration you maintain yourself. Medius offers fully managed connectors for Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite, and Oracle Fusion, partner-certified integrations for Oracle JD Edwards, Infor, Iptor, Sage X3, Intacct, Unit4, and Yardi, and documented REST APIs for systems without a packaged connector. Medius holds SAP Certified Integration with SAP S/4HANA, Built for NetSuite certification, and Microsoft AppSource validation. The ERP remains the system of record, and Medius syncs suppliers, purchase orders, invoices, and payment data back to it.
Companies running multiple ERP systems, many legal entities, or a mix of cloud and on-premises deployments are usually best served by an AP platform that sits above the ERP layer rather than inside one ERP. Medius automates AP across geographies, entities, and ERP systems, so shared services teams can standardize invoice capture, coding, 3-way matching, approvals, and payments without consolidating onto a single ERP first. ERP-native tools such as ExFlow work well inside one Microsoft Dynamics environment but do not extend to other ERPs. David Lloyd Leisure runs Medius across 19 legal entities.
Yes. Medius supports multi-ERP environments, which are common after acquisitions or when business units run different systems. Invoices from every entity flow through one AP process in Medius, and approved data posts back to whichever ERP owns that entity, with no requirement to consolidate systems first.
While all three platforms connect with Microsoft Dynamics 365, they're built for different needs. Medius is usually the strongest pick if you want AI-powered automation, enterprise scaling, integrated payments, and a broader source-to-pay setup. ExFlow is designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics, while AvidXchange focuses on invoice automation and payment processing.
Both integrate closely with Microsoft Dynamics. ExFlow focuses on AP automation within the Dynamics environment, while Medius provides broader AI-powered automation, fraud detection, integrated payments, supplier collaboration, and enterprise scalability.
Both automate accounts payable, but Medius offers a broader source-to-pay platform that includes procurement, payments, analytics, and AI-driven automation. AvidXchange is primarily focused on invoice automation and payment processing.
No. Microsoft Dynamics remains the system of record. Medius extends Dynamics with AI-powered invoice automation, approvals, payments, supplier collaboration, analytics, and fraud detection while synchronizing financial data back to the ERP.
Organizations with growing invoice volumes, multiple entities, complex approval workflows, global operations, or broader source-to-pay requirements will typically benefit most from Medius.