ChronoScan AP Invoice Processing vs Circulus
ChronoScan AP Invoice Processing
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| Figure | ChronoScan AP Invoice Processing | Circulus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4.08/mo | $39.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 5 |
| Spec score · Invoice Processing Software | 9.2 (#1) | 9.0 (#2) |
| API | ChronoAPI provides REST API classes for requesting services, processing files and executing tasks programmatically. | XTGlobal describes a web-service API for integrating accounting and business software, but no Circulus-specific public API reference is provided on the product site. |
| Headquarters | Collado Villalba, Madrid, Spain | Plano, Texas, United States |
| Integrations | Output options include ODBC databases, XML, CSV, REST JSON, SharePoint, M-Files, CMIS repositories, file systems, FTP/sFTP, Azure Storage, Google Drive, SMTP, VBScript and PowerShell. | Circulus says it integrates with virtually any ERP or accounting platform; its SMB platform supports QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, while its AP integration page names Sage 100 Contractor as well. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews | 0.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
| Security controls | Enterprise provides user roles and access controls for document and data access. | The SMB product page lists Norton Secured SSL, FDIC-insured payments, Positive Pay and SOC 1 Type II. |
| Support | Users receive a free community forum, while registered customers can obtain direct email and priority helpdesk support; active maintenance provides priority assistance. | Support includes toll-free phone service, live chat, email, a knowledge center and how-to videos. |
| What it does | ChronoScan captures supplier invoices from scanners, PDFs and email, extracts header and line-item data, validates it and exports structured results to ERP or document systems. | Circulus is a cloud accounts-payable platform combining invoice automation, bill processing, workflow, payments and outsourcing services. |
| Workflow | The Enterprise edition supports teams with role-based access for approval workflows. | The platform supports multi-step rules-driven workflows, automated document routing, line-item coding, role-based access, and multi-entity support. |
Plans
ChronoScan AP Invoice Processing
- FreeFree
- Professional maintenance€49 a year
- Advanced maintenance€99 a year
- Professional€245, paid once
- Professional€245, paid once
- AI/API Credits€300, paid once
- Nuance OCR Plug-In€499, paid once
- Advanced€595, paid once
- Advanced€595, paid once
- Advanced Pack€1,169, paid once
Circulus
- Startup$39.99 a month
- Circulus AP Automation$48 a month
- Accountant$49.99 a month
- Business$69.99 a month
- Unlimited$99.99 a month
In their own words
ChronoScan AP Invoice Processing
ChronoScan AP Invoice Processing has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Circulus
Circulus automates accounts payable and bill processing for enterprises and small-to-medium businesses. Its cloud platform routes invoices through multi-step, rules-based approvals, codes line items, supports role-based access and handles multiple entities. Purchase orders can be matched on a touchless two-, three- or four-way basis. Invoice capture uses OCR, email and uploads; other intake routes include web forms, feeds, EDI/XML, FTP, PO box services and a web scan interface. Circulus says its extraction handles semi-structured and handwritten data with 99%+ accuracy from day one. Users can track activity through audit trails, search, dashboards, reporting and internal communication tools. Payments include checks, ACH and virtual cards, with supplier onboarding and payment notifications for ACH and virtual cards. Android and iOS apps support invoice access, review and approval. Named integrations include QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Sage 100 Contractor and Oracle R-12. The Circulus AP Automation plan is $481 a month; additional users cost $36/month on limited-access plans, with per-payment fees of ACH $0.49, check $1.69 and virtual card free. An SMB trial runs 30 days; full SMB bill-payment features require an active QuickBooks account.