Esker Source-to-Pay vs Tradeshift

Esker Source-to-Pay brings sourcing, supplier onboarding, contract management, purchasing, accounts payable and payments into a shared environment for procurement and finance teams. Its workflows route requests and approvals to support budget discipline and limit off-contract spending. Supplier information, questionnaires and approvals are centralized for onboarding and risk oversight; contract records keep approved terms, obligations and renewal dates visible. Accounts payable features automate invoice processing and exception handling, with AI-assisted invoice capture. Esker says AI is embedded across several workflows, with human oversight, and users can review and approve work through mobile-friendly experiences. The platform supports three-way matching, receiving workflows, a supplier portal and multiple entities. ERP Connectivity Suite connects with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and other ERP systems through extensions, APIs and file exchanges; supported ERP systems include SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA. It runs on Android, iOS and the web, and offers an API. Pricing is available on request; no public price is listed.

Tradeshift's cloud platform automates accounts payable, e-invoicing, compliance, and clearance for buyers and suppliers. Its AP tools capture and digitize invoices, extract and validate data, match purchase orders, route approvals, and provide dashboards. The modular Procure to Pay platform automates purchasing workflows and connects with suppliers and customers. Configurable AI can handle invoice coding, workflow management, and purchase order matching. The AP solution offers a REST API and standard connectors for SAP ECC 6.0, SAP S4/HANA, Oracle eBusiness Suite, and Oracle Fusion. Tradeshift lists ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, and ISAE 3402 among its security accreditations. Its described practices include least-privilege access, secure code review and scanning, vulnerability testing, incident response, and daily backups. AP customers can access Tradeshift University and 365-day support after setup. Tradeshift says it serves large and mid-sized companies and covers e-invoicing compliance in 70 countries. Sellers receive customer support without additional charges for heavy support use. The first 30 invoices per quarter are free; higher seller tiers charge per transaction, with custom pricing above 15,000 quarterly transactions.