Basware
basware.com
What it is
Basware is a procure-to-pay platform that automates work across procurement, accounts payable, and invoice processing. Its e-invoicing tools capture invoices submitted through different supplier channels; AI can code and route them, match them against records, and handle exceptions. Procurement capabilities include hosted catalogs, supplier management, guided request intake, stock integration, and approval workflows that issue purchase orders when requisitions are approved. Basware says its solutions connect to more than 250 ERP systems, including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft, through open APIs and certified integrations. They can also use purchase-order data from existing procurement or ERP systems, complementing rather than replacing those systems. The platform is available on Android, iOS, and the web, with API access. Basware identifies global organizations processing more than 50,000 invoices annually, finance shared service centers, and multi-ERP environments as potential fits. Support is available by chat, web, and phone, plus a 24/7 AI-powered self-service chatbot. Pricing is tailored and available on request; no free plan is listed.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Basware provides an invoice-lifecycle and procure-to-pay platform covering procurement, accounts payable, e-invoicing and payment processes.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Purpose
- Basware automates procure-to-pay processes spanning procurement, accounts payable, and invoice automation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Free plan
- NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · basware.com
- API
- Basware exposes a public-internet REST API using JSON payloads for AP Automation, Supplier Management and Basware Network data exchange.Read 21 Oct 2026 · developer.basware.com
- Integrations
- Basware says its P2P solutions integrate with more than 250 ERP systems, including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft, using open APIs and certified integrations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Support
- Customer support is available by chat, web, or phone, and Basware provides a 24/7 AI-powered self-service chatbot.Read 3 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Headquarters
- Espoo, FinlandRead 23 Sep 2026 · basware.com
- Founded
- Basware says it was founded in 1985.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Analytics
- Basware reports 89% touchless processing, 98% first-pass matching on PO invoices and 85% invoices paid on time on its P2P page.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- API regions
- AP Automation APIs have separate test and production environments for Europe, the United States, Australia and Canada.Read 21 Oct 2026 · developer.basware.com
- Approval workflows
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · basware.com
- Certifications
- Basware states that its ISO 27001 certification includes ISO 27017 and ISO 27018.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Cloud connectivity
- Customers must permit access to *.basware.com through firewalls and proxies; TLS 1.2 or higher is required, with TLS 1.3 required for post-quantum cipher use.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Company history
- Basware says it was founded in 1985.Read 3 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Company legal name and ownership
- Basware Corporation is a private company headquartered in Espoo, Finland; the group is owned by Accel-KKR, Long Path Partners and Briarwood Capital Partners.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Basware as privately held, headquartered in Espoo, founded in 1985 and employing 1,001–5,000 people.Read 21 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Developer documentation
- Public documentation includes an API manual, field-and-method reference, Swagger definitions, OAuth2 endpoints, push notifications and integration-selection guidance.Read 21 Oct 2026 · developer.basware.com
- ERP integrations
- Basware states that it has integrated with more than 250 ERP systems, including SAP, Oracle and Microsoft environments.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Existing systems
- Basware says it can use purchase-order data from existing procurement or ERP systems and complements rather than replaces ERP systems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Integration formats
- The integration guide documents both REST API and XML interfaces, and says they can be used side by side for different interfaces.Read 21 Oct 2026 · developer.basware.com
- Invoice ingestion
- Its e-invoicing capabilities capture invoices from different supplier channels and advertise 100% invoice-data accuracy.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Invoice matching
- The service matches invoices against purchase orders, contracts and goods receipts, including invoices originating in external procurement systems.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Invoice processing
- Its e-invoicing solutions automate invoice capture across supplier submission methods, while AI can handle coding, routing, matching, and exceptions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Licence
- The public developer material describes a credentialed hosted service and does not identify an open-source licence or SDK distribution.Read 21 Oct 2026 · developer.basware.com
- Limit: implementation and price
- Capterra reviewers describe implementation as challenging, the learning curve as steep, the product as expensive and support as needing improvement.Read 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Limit: supplier experience
- Trustpilot complaints describe complicated account setup, invoice rejections, low usability and difficulty getting paid through supplier workflows.Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Limit: workflow usability
- G2 reviewers report that some simple actions require too many steps, the interface can feel slow and error messages can be unclear.Read 21 Oct 2026 · ai.g2.com
- Network
- The company says its e-invoicing network connects more than 220 interoperability partners and supports global invoice exchange.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Ownership news
- On April 14, 2022, Accel-KKR, Long Path Partners and Briarwood announced a recommended tender offer intended to take Basware private.Read 21 Oct 2026 · accel-kkr.com
- Praise: automation and visibility
- Reviewers repeatedly praise automated invoice matching, approval workflows, payment processing, invoice-status visibility and audit history.Read 21 Oct 2026 · ai.g2.com
- Praise: integrations and usability
- G2 and Capterra reviewers describe ERP connectivity, intuitive invoice workflows, three-way matching and faster processing as strengths.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Procurement
- Basware Purchase supports requisition approval, purchase orders, receiving and broader e-procurement transformation.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Published price detail
- The pricing page describes a tailored subscription model but publishes no numeric price and directs prospective buyers to contact Basware.Read 3 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratingsRead 21 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Capterra
- 3.9 out of 5 from 21 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Rating on G2
- 4.2 out of 5 from 156 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
- 4.7 out of 5 from 292 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
- Rating on GetApp
- 3.9 out of 5 from 21 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · getapp.co.uk
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.7 out of 5 from 17 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Rating on Software Advice
- 3.9 out of 5 from 21 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
- Rating on Trustpilot
- 2.0 out of 5 from 21 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Release process
- Basware publishes regular feature and enhancement release notes, with some features enabled by consultants and others available for customer self-service.Read 21 Oct 2026 · customer.basware.com
- Security audits
- Basware says its IT general and application controls undergo recurring independent ISAE/SOC audits, with product reports available under NDA.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Security testing
- The company reports internal and external vulnerability testing by security tools and an outside security firm.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- System requirements
- Supported desktop browsers are current Chrome, Edge and Firefox on Windows and Safari, Chrome and Firefox on macOS; JavaScript and cookies must be enabled and minimum resolution is 1024x768.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Target customers
- Basware identifies globally operating organizations processing more than 50,000 invoice transactions a year, finance shared service centers, and multi-ERP environments as a fit for its solutions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · basware.com
- Touchless AP
- AI automates invoice coding, routing, matching and exception handling for accounts-payable teams.Read 21 Oct 2026 · basware.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Automates invoice capture, coding, routing, and matching.
- Supports more than 250 ERP integrations.
- Approval workflows issue purchase orders from approved requisitions.
- Support includes chat, web, phone, and a 24/7 chatbot.
Limits
- No free plan is listed.
- Pricing is available only on request.
- The identified fit includes organizations processing over 50,000 invoices yearly.
Who it suits
It suits large global organizations with high invoice volumes, finance shared service centers, and teams working across multiple ERP environments. Organizations seeking to complement existing procurement or ERP systems may also find its stated approach relevant.
Verdict
Basware combines invoice automation with procurement and ERP connectivity for organizations with complex purchasing and finance operations. Buyers need to contact the company for tailored pricing.
Where Specifiction places it
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- Purchasing Software#2 of 238.5
- Supplier Portal Software#2 of 228.6
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- e-Invoicing Software#3 of 228.4
- AI Invoice Processing Software#5 of 308.5
- Spend Management Software#5 of 298.5
- Electronic Invoicing Software#6 of 338.4
- Accounts Payable Automation Software#6 of 328.5