Software Comparison

Compare top enterprise AP automation solutions

Enterprise AP teams need more than invoice processing. They need automation that scales globally, protects against risk, and gives finance leaders full visibility into spend. See how Medius stacks up against Basware and Tipalti, and why global enterprises consistently choose Medius.

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Enterprise AP automation comparison

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CAPBILITY / FEATURE MEDIUS BASWARE TIPALTI
AP automation icon AP automation

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AI capture, coding, line-level 3-way match

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Rule-based workflow, compliance coverage

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OCR capture, basic 3-way match

payments icon Payment automation

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Built-in payments, same-day, global banks

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No native payment tools

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Global payouts, 1–3 day execution

fraud and risk icon Fraud & risk detection

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AI scoring + anomaly alerts

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Rules-based only

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Basic tax/compliance checks

procure to pay icon Procure-to-pay workflow

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Unified P2P: AP, sourcing, contracts, expenses

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Full P2P with catalogs

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Partial workflow, mass payments focus

line level matching icon Line-level matching

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Full 3-way, every line item

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Automated PO & invoice match

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2-way & 3-way supported

auto coding and routing icon Auto-coding & routing

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AI auto-coding + intelligent routing

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AI/ML auto-coding & routing

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AI predicts coding

AI assistant AI assistant/copilot

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Available now

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Not available

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Limited AI functionality

supplier experience icon Supplier experience

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Conversations, onboarding, payment status

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Not included

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Limited visibility, no chat

integration icon ERP integrations

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Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor, APIs

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SAP-focused, middleware needed

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NetSuite, QuickBooks, Intacct, Xero

analytics icon Analytics & reporting

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Power BI dashboards, ODataLink

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AI analytics

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Basic CSV exports

implementation and support icon Implementation & support

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Fast, modular, Medius-led support

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Longer, partner-led support

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Monthly/usage-based, slower ramp

cost structure icon Cost structure

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Fixed per contract

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Subscription-based

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Monthly + usage-based

Legend:     checkmark icon Full capability      warning icon Partial / limited      x icon Not offered

Enterprise AP automation comparison

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

AP automation


Medius:

checkmark icon AI capture, coding, line-level 3-way match

Basware:

checkmark icon Rule-based workflow, compliance coverage

Tipalti:

checkmark icon OCR capture, basic 3-way match

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

Payment automation


Medius:

checkmark icon Built-in payments, same-day, global banks

Basware:

x icon No native payment tools

Tipalti:

warning icon Global payouts, 1–3 day execution

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

Fraud & risk detection


Medius:

checkmark icon AI scoring + anomaly alerts

Basware:

warning icon Rules-based only

Tipalti:

warning icon Basic tax/compliance checks

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

Procure-to-pay workflow


Medius:

checkmark icon Unified P2P: AP, sourcing, contracts, expenses

Basware:

checkmark icon Full P2P with catalogs

Tipalti:

warning icon Partial workflow, mass payments focus

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

line level matching icon

Line-level matching


Medius:

checkmark icon Full 3-way, every line item

Basware:

checkmark icon Automated PO & invoice match

Tipalti:

checkmark icon 2-way & 3-way supported

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

auto coding and routing icon

Auto-coding & routing


Medius:

checkmark icon AI auto-coding + intelligent routing

Basware:

checkmark icon AI/ML auto-coding & routing

Tipalti:

checkmark icon AI predicts coding

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

AI assistant icon

AI assistant/copilot


Medius:

checkmark icon Available now

Basware:

x icon Not available

Tipalti:

warning icon Limited AI functionality

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

supplier experience icon

Supplier experience


Medius:

checkmark icon Conversations, onboarding, payment status

Basware:

x icon Not included

Tipalti:

warning icon Limited visibility, no chat

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

integration icon

ERP integrations


Medius:

checkmark icon Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor, APIs

Basware:

warning icon SAP-focused, middleware needed

Tipalti:

warning icon NetSuite, QuickBooks, Intacct, Xero

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

analytics icon

Analytics & reporting


Medius:

checkmark icon Power BI dashboards, ODataLink

Basware:

checkmark icon AI analytics

Tipalti:

warning icon Basic CSV exports

 

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

implementation and support icon

Implementation & support


Medius:

checkmark icon Fast, modular, Medius-led support

Basware:

warning icon Longer, partner-led support

Tipalti:

warning icon Monthly/usage-based, slower ramp

 

CAPBILITY / FEATURE

cost structure icon

Cost structure


Medius:

checkmark icon Fixed per contract

Basware:

warning icon Subscription-based

Tipalti:

warning icon Monthly + usage-based

Legend:

checkmark icon Full capability

warning icon Partial / limited

x icon Not offered

Why enterprise teams choose Medius

Medius delivers measurable impact for finance teams with complex, global AP operations.
Enterprise organizations consistently recognize the platform for:

Unified automation & efficiency

End-to-end AP and expense management, with procurement, sourcing, contracts, and payments in one platform.

AI-powered insights & risk management

Proactive anomaly detection, fraud prevention, and intelligent routing.

Flexibility and scalability

Handles PO and non-PO invoices across multiple ERPs, entities, and regions.

User-friendly interface & fast adoption

An intuitive UI enables finance teams to onboard quickly and gain immediate value.

Real-time capture and reporting

High automation rates, actionable analytics, and robust reporting support decision-making.

Strategic partnership and support

Hands-on guidance, tailored demos, and referenceable success stories.

Future-proof platform

Modular design allows for expansion into additional functions like sourcing, expense, and advanced analytics.

Straightforward pricing

Straightforward pricing with two packaged plans: AP Essentials and AP 360.

Proof from the industry


Automation focus

90+% touchless processing with AI‑driven workflows.

Customer trust

Customers scored Medius “above benchmark” for ROI, TCO and Business Value.

Gartner Magic Quadrant 2025

Industry recognition

Named a Leader in the March 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Accounts Payable Applications.


Why Medius wins against:

Tipalti

  • Selected for unified AP and expense management with AI-driven fraud controls
  • Superior invoice capture technology—no templates, delays, or outsourcing
  • Real-time line-level matching and reporting for complex invoice scenarios

Basware

  • Chosen for robust automation in global, multi-ERP environments
  • Superior user interface and faster adoption across teams
  • Full P2P suite with procurement, sourcing, contracts, and expenses in one platform

Customer success example

A top publishing company selected Medius over Basware and other competitors for its easy-to-use interface, strong technical features, global reach, e-invoicing capabilities, pre-built integrations, large document database, great references, and the option to add more modules down the line. The sales process was super collaborative, walking the finance team through custom demos and strategic planning to guarantee a smooth transition and quick results.

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more invoices processed automatically

Compared to the industry average, Medius customers achieve touchless rates of 90%+ on both PO and non-PO invoices.

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line-level matching coverage

Eliminate discrepancies with AI-driven three-way matching across every invoice line item.

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payment execution

Built-in payments platform with entity-level control and overnight delivery options.

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touchless processing rate (PO invoices)

Global enterprises average one-day processing time with Medius automation.

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automatic approval routing (non-PO invoices)

Intelligent workflows remove bottlenecks, cutting approval cycles to less than a day.

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"With the new process handled by Medius AP Automation, it takes less than five days to complete an invoice workflow. This is a huge time-saver for our AP team, and frees up precious time for more value-added tasks."

Kathleen Van Aerde
Global M3 ERP Manager, Victaulic

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