Quadient AP
by Quadient · AP Automation
Modular AP automation for invoices, approvals, PO and payments.
- Works with
- NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- SMB, Mid-market
- Pricing
- Quote-based
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, Canada (Quadient HQ: Bagneux, France)
Overview
Quadient Accounts Payable Automation, originally built by Beanworks and rebranded after Quadient's acquisition, is a cloud AP platform aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. It automates invoice capture, coding, and multi-level approval workflows, supports purchase order and expense management, and enables electronic vendor payments by virtual card, ACH (US), or EFT (Canada). A centralized AP dashboard provides visibility and control across payables.
The product integrates with a broad set of SMB accounting and ERP systems, including QuickBooks (Online and Desktop), Sage Intacct and other Sage products, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and various industry-specific platforms such as Rent Manager and club-management systems, reflecting traction in property management and member-based organizations. It is part of Quadient, a public company with a broader portfolio spanning intelligent communications and mail technology.
Quadient acquired Beanworks (founded in Vancouver, Canada) in 2021 and rebranded the product line in 2022. Quadient is headquartered in France and listed on Euronext Paris.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel. Screenshots sourced from Quadient.
Features & capabilities
Invoice Processing
AI-powered capture and coding.
- AI-powered data capture
- Automated invoice coding
- Multiple intake channels
- Duplicate detection
- Centralized AP dashboard
Approval Workflows
Configurable multi-level approvals.
- Customizable multi-level approval workflows
- Mobile approvals
- Routing by role or amount
- Audit trail
- Notifications
Purchase Orders & Expenses
PO and expense management.
- Purchase order management
- PO matching
- Expense management
- Budget controls
Payments (ePayments)
Electronic vendor payments.
- Virtual credit card payments
- ACH payments (US)
- EFT payments (Canada)
- Payment tracking
- Reconciliation
Visibility & Controls
Dashboard and governance.
- Centralized payables dashboard
- Spend visibility
- Role-based access controls
- Audit history
Integration
Broad SMB accounting and ERP connectivity.
- QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Sage Intacct and Sage 50/100/300/500
- NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Industry platforms (Rent Manager, club management)
- Xero
Common use cases
- Small and mid-sized businesses automating invoice capture and approvals
- Property management firms using Rent Manager and similar platforms
- Member-based organizations such as clubs needing AP automation
- Companies paying vendors via virtual card, ACH, or EFT
- Finance teams wanting a centralized AP dashboard for visibility
- Businesses integrating AP with QuickBooks, Sage, or NetSuite
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Broad integration coverage including SMB and industry-specific platforms
- Backing of Quadient, a public company, behind the former Beanworks product
- Electronic payments across virtual card, ACH (US), and EFT (Canada)
Considerations
- SMB and lower-mid-market focus rather than large enterprises
- Payments and core strength oriented to North America
ERP integrations
Pricing
Pricing based on invoice volume, users, and modules; quote-driven. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant)
- Data residency
- US, Canada
- Compliance
- SOC 2
- Mobile app
- Yes
- Languages
- English
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, Canada (Quadient HQ: Bagneux, France)
- Employees
- Part of Quadient (~5,000+ group)
- Ownership
- Public (Quadient, Euronext Paris)
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Quadient AP — frequently asked questions
Is Quadient AP the same as Beanworks?
Yes. The product was built by Beanworks, acquired by Quadient in 2021, and rebranded as Quadient Accounts Payable Automation by Beanworks in 2022.
What payment methods does it support?
Vendors can be paid electronically by virtual credit card, ACH in the US, or EFT in Canada.
Which accounting systems does it integrate with?
It integrates with QuickBooks (Online and Desktop), Sage Intacct and other Sage products, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Xero, and industry platforms like Rent Manager.
Who is it best suited for?
Small and mid-sized businesses, with particular traction in property management and member-based organizations.
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