Basware
by Basware · AP Automation
Enterprise invoice automation and e-invoicing for complex multi-ERP environments.
Updated August 2026 · By the ERP Research Editorial Team · Independent and vendor-neutral.
- Works with
SAP
Oracle
Microsoft Dynamics 365
NetSuite- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Quote-based
- Founded
- 1985
- Headquarters
- Espoo, Finland
Overview
Basware is an enterprise-focused accounts payable automation and e-invoicing vendor with one of the largest open e-invoicing networks, reaching suppliers across 180+ countries. Its platform centers on intelligent invoice lifecycle management, using invoice-centric AI trained on a very large invoice corpus to automate capture, coding, matching, and exception handling, while maintaining the compliance and control demanded by large, multi-ERP organizations.
Basware combines AP automation with a compliant e-invoicing network and analytics, making it suited to global enterprises that must process invoices across many countries and meet evolving regulatory e-invoicing mandates. It also offers procure-to-pay capabilities. The platform is built to handle high volumes, complex approval hierarchies, and connections to multiple back-end ERP systems simultaneously.
Basware was founded in 1985 in Finland and is headquartered in Espoo. Formerly publicly listed, it was taken private in a tender offer led by Accel-KKR (with co-investors) and now operates under private equity ownership.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel.
Modules & capabilities
Basware covers 23 of 49 capabilities we track in this category
47%- AI/OCR invoice data captureInvoice-centric AI trained on billions of invoicesCore strength
- Multi-language invoice recognitionNot evidenced
- Header and line-item extractionSupported
- Multi-channel invoice intakeSupported
- Duplicate invoice detectionNot evidenced
- Touchless / no-touch processingNot evidenced
- Non-PO invoice handlingNot evidenced
“Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.
Common use cases
- Global enterprises processing invoices across many countries
- Organizations needing compliant e-invoicing under regional mandates
- Companies running multiple ERPs that need one AP automation layer
- Shared service centers handling very high invoice volumes
- Finance teams requiring strong audit and compliance controls
- Businesses onboarding large supplier networks to e-invoicing
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- One of the largest open e-invoicing networks, spanning 180+ countries
- Invoice-centric AI trained on a very large invoice corpus
- Built for complex, multi-ERP global enterprise environments
Considerations
- Enterprise orientation makes it less suited to small businesses
- Implementation and configuration can be substantial for complex deployments
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Rate itERP integrations
Basware-published SAP Store listing; certified connectors preserving clean-core principles, plus native integration with ECC and Business One per vendor site.
Seamless connectivity to Oracle Cloud and E-Business Suite documented on vendor site; no Oracle Cloud Marketplace listing evidenced.
Direct integration with Dynamics 365 Finance documented on vendor site. A separate third-party AppSource plugin (Fresh Dynamics B.V., "Basware ICreative API plugin") also posts Basware invoice data into Dynamics 365 F&SCM; that listing is not Basware's own product.
Customer case study describes Invoice Matching integrated directly with NetSuite; no SuiteApp listing evidenced.
Connector details independently verified against vendor marketplaces and documentation; last checked 2026-08-11.
Pricing
Full Basware pricing breakdown — cost at 25/100/500 seats, competitor rates & FAQs
Enterprise pricing based on invoice/document volume, network usage, modules, and ERP connections. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
What does Basware cost?
Basware prices by quote, like most of this category. Here is what actually drives your number — and what to ask before you get one.
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Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant)
- Data residency
- EU, US
- Compliance
- SOC 2, ISO 27001
- Mobile app
- Yes
- Languages
- English, Finnish, German, French, Swedish
About the vendor
- Founded
- 1985
- Headquarters
- Espoo, Finland
- Employees
- ~1,500-3,000
- Ownership
- Private equity
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Basware — frequently asked questions
What is Basware best known for?
Enterprise AP automation combined with one of the largest open e-invoicing networks, reaching suppliers across 180+ countries with regulatory compliance.
Can Basware support multiple ERPs at once?
Yes. It is built for complex, multi-ERP environments and connects to systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and NetSuite simultaneously.
Is Basware publicly traded?
No longer. Formerly listed, it was taken private through a tender offer led by Accel-KKR with co-investors and now operates under private equity ownership.
Does Basware help with e-invoicing mandates?
Yes. Its e-invoicing network is designed to handle country-specific compliance and the rollout of regional e-invoicing mandates.
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