Basware

Basware is a cloud-based procure-to-pay platform developed for finance and procurement teams. Its product portfolio covers accounts payable automation, procurement, e-invoicing, supplier management, payments and spend analytics.

The platform supports invoice receipt, data capture, coding, approval, purchase order matching, payment preparation and document archiving. Basware serves organizations with complex supplier bases, multiple entities or multiple enterprise resource planning systems.

Basware was founded in Finland in 1985. The company is headquartered in Espoo and operates internationally.

Basware uses automation and machine learning across invoice receipt, routing, coding, matching and approval. Its AP Automation product supports both purchase-order and non-purchase-order invoices.

Organizations can match invoices against purchase orders, goods receipts, contracts and other records. The platform also supports automated tax handling, approval rules, exception management, audit trails and centralized invoice status visibility.

Basware integrates with more than 250 ERP systems. Its documented integration ecosystem includes SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and other financial systems, with standard, customized, API-based, XML-based and partner-delivered integration methods.

The Basware API uses REST endpoints and JSON payloads. Documented API scenarios include invoice transfer, master-data import, supplier management, purchase-order processing, invoice-status search and analytics extraction.

Basware does not publish fixed public plan prices on its official pricing page. It describes a subscription model tailored to organizational size, requirements, selected modules and existing systems.

Prospective customers must contact Basware for a quotation. Public third-party directory data indicates that a free trial and free version are not available, but trial availability may depend on a sales agreement.

Pros

• Broad coverage across accounts payable, procurement and e-invoicing.
• Supports complex multi-ERP environments and global operating models.
• Provides documented REST APIs and XML integration options.
• Automates invoice capture, coding, routing and matching.
• Offers supplier network, compliance and spend visibility capabilities.

Cons

• Pricing is not transparent and requires a vendor quotation.
• Implementation can require substantial configuration and professional services.
• The platform is primarily positioned for mid-market and enterprise organizations.
• Some reviewers report learning-curve, search, performance and support limitations.

Comparable products include Coupa, SAP Ariba, Medius, Tipalti, Stampli and Yooz. Coupa and SAP Ariba provide broader enterprise spend and procurement suites. Medius, Tipalti, Stampli and Yooz focus more heavily on accounts payable and invoice automation.

What is Basware used for?
Basware is used to automate accounts payable, procurement, e-invoicing, supplier management, invoice matching and spend analysis.

Does Basware have an API?
Yes. Basware documents REST APIs using JSON payloads, along with XML integration methods for common procurement and AP scenarios.

Which ERP systems does Basware integrate with?
Basware states that it integrates with more than 250 ERP systems. Its published examples include SAP, Oracle and Microsoft platforms.

Does Basware offer a free trial?
Basware does not publicly advertise a standard free trial. Public software-directory data lists the free trial as unavailable.

Which devices and browsers support Basware?
Basware supports current major browsers on Windows and macOS, plus supported browsers on iOS and Android devices.

Is Basware suitable for small businesses?
Basware can support different organizational sizes, but its extensive integration, compliance and workflow capabilities are mainly suited to organizations with complex finance operations.