The business case for intelligent AP automation
80%
Reduction in manual data entry
60%
Faster invoice approvals
40%
Lower AP processing cost
AI
Automated payment validation
Streamline
Month-end close
90%
Touchless invoice rate
Eliminate
Late payment penalties
24/7
Real-time visibility
Before & After
| AP Process | Manual / Legacy | With apyra |
|---|---|---|
| Invoice data entry | Manual re-keying, 8–15 min/invoice | AI capture in <30 seconds |
| Approval routing | Email chains, days to weeks | Policy-based routing, same-day approvals |
| PO matching | Manual spreadsheet reconciliation | Automated 3-way match with tolerance rules |
| Exception handling | Phone calls, lost invoices | Flagged exceptions with guided resolution |
| Visibility | Monthly reports, stale data | Real-time dashboards and anomaly alerts |
| Audit readiness | Paper trails, filing cabinets | Digital audit trail, 7-year retention |
| Vendor payments | Manual check runs, late fees | Automated ACH/card/check, on-time every time |
| ERP sync | CSV exports, manual import | Real-time bi-directional sync |
Implementation Options
Standard Onboarding
1–2 Weeks • Included with Every Plan
- Guided self-service setup with onboarding specialist
- Pre-built ERP connectors and approval templates
- AI capture configuration and validation
- Team training and go-live support
Custom Implementation
4–8 Weeks • Professional Services
- Dedicated implementation specialist
- Custom ERP integrations and data migrations
- Complex approval workflow design
- Multi-entity and multi-currency setup
- Parallel processing and UAT cycles
Why apyra vs. Alternatives
vs. Manual Processing
- Up to 80% less data entry time
- Eliminate human keying errors
- Real-time visibility vs. stale reports
- Full audit trail vs. paper files
vs. Generic Automation
- AI-powered capture, not just templates
- Deep ERP integration, not flat-file exports
- Configurable for your policies and GL
- Deployed in weeks, not months
vs. Enterprise Suites
- Purpose-built for AP, not a module bolt-on
- Faster time to value
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
- Works with your ERP, not against it
Calculate Your ROI
Current Annual AP Cost
$48,750
Annual Cost with apyra
$13,638
Estimated Annual Savings
$35,112
ROI
652%
Payback Period
1.8 months