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Zahara

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Spec score 8.4 #13 of 97 in Accounts Payable Software

What it is

Zahara automates accounts payable workflows connecting purchasing, invoices, and payments. Purchase orders can include multi-step authorisation, budget checks, receipting, matching, and audit trails. AI invoice processing reads invoice and line-item data, routes invoices, and includes duplicate prevention and bank account checks. Configurable approval workflows cover purchase orders, invoices, expenses, and supplier payments. Zara, its AI assistant, answers questions about invoices, budgets, and suppliers using live data while respecting permissions. The iOS and Android apps support approvals, purchase orders, delivery receipting, expenses, and mileage claims; web and API access are also listed. Integrations include Xero, Business Central, QuickBooks, Sage products, NetSuite, and MYOB, among others. Zahara runs on Microsoft Azure and lists security controls including two-factor authentication, single sign-on, and encrypted backups created every 15 minutes. Teams starts at £159 a month, with up to 10 users, 120 purchase orders per month, and 250 AI-read invoices.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Zahara is an accounts payable automation platform that connects purchasing, invoices and payments in finance workflows.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Integrations
Listed integrations include Xero, Business Central, QuickBooks, Sage 50, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, MYOB, Sage 200, Zapier and Power Automate.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Mobile apps
Zahara offers iOS and Android apps for approvals, purchase orders, delivery receipting, expenses and mileage claims.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Security
Zahara runs on Microsoft Azure, is Cyber Essentials Plus certified, and states that it conducts annual independent penetration testing.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Support
The contact page directs existing users to the help centre for help articles, product guidance and support routes.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Headquarters
Bath, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Founded
2016Read 28 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
AI assistant
Zara is an AI assistant that answers questions about invoices, budgets and suppliers using live data while respecting user permissions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
API and exports
Zahara says it supports open API connections and bespoke export workflows for additional finance systems.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Approval workflows
Configurable multi-step approval workflows support purchase orders, invoices, expenses and supplier payments.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Data portability
Order and invoice line data can be downloaded to a local database, and stored documents can be returned when a customer leaves Zahara.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Data protection
Security controls include two-factor authentication, Microsoft and Google single sign-on, password lockouts, and encrypted backups created every 15 minutes.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Invoice processing
AI invoice processing reads invoice and line-item data, routes invoices automatically, and includes duplicate prevention and bank account checking.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Pricing limits
The pricing page says monthly invoice or order limits do not cut users off; Zahara alerts them and offers volume top-ups or plan upgrades.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Purchase orders
Purchase order features include multi-step authorisation, budget checks, receipting, order and invoice matching, and purchase audit trails.Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com

Plans and prices

Teams £159 a month £159/month Up to 10 users · 120 purchase orders/month · 250 AI-read invoices · 2 business units · 10 divisions · 750 suppliers · 4 GB document storage Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Business £289 a month £289/month Up to 18 users · 250 purchase orders/month · 500 AI-read invoices · 10 business units · 80 divisions · 1,000 suppliers · 8 GB document storage Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Enterprise £499 a month £499/month Up to 35 users · 800 orders/month on plan card (500+ purchase orders/month in comparison) · 1,200 AI-read invoices/month · 10+ business units · 80+ divisions · 2,000+ suppliers · 12 GB+ document storage Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com
Enterprise + Priced on request Let's Talk Unlimited users · Custom orders and invoice volume · Tailored usage limits · Custom integrations · Bespoke onboarding Read 29 Sep 2026 · zaharasoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Automates invoice reading, routing, and duplicate prevention
  • Supports purchase order and invoice matching
  • Offers integrations with listed finance systems
  • Provides mobile approvals and receipting

Limits

  • No free plan is offered
  • Teams costs £159 a month
  • Teams is capped at 10 users and 120 purchase orders monthly

Who it suits

Zahara suits finance teams that want purchasing, invoice handling, approvals, and supplier payments in connected workflows. Its mobile apps and finance-system integrations may suit teams that need approvals and purchasing tasks on mobile.

Verdict

Zahara covers purchasing and invoice workflows with configurable approvals, AI invoice processing, and mobile access. Its listed plans have user and volume limits, though the pricing page says limits trigger alerts rather than cutting users off.

Where Specifiction places it

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