Tradeshift
by Tradeshift · AP Automation
E-invoicing and accounts payable automation on a supplier network platform.
- Works with
- SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Quote-based
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, USA
Overview
Tradeshift is a cloud platform combining e-invoicing, accounts payable automation, and global compliance on top of a large business network connecting buyers, suppliers, and financial institutions. It captures invoices from multiple sources, including native e-invoicing, PDF/OCR, and PO-flip submission, applies multi-way matching and validation against business rules, and manages compliance across a wide range of countries with active e-invoicing mandates.
The platform emphasizes supplier collaboration and network effects: suppliers can join the network to submit compliant electronic invoices and collaborate with buyers, while AI-driven processing reduces manual coding. Tradeshift positions itself for global organizations needing both AP automation and the ability to meet evolving regional e-invoicing and clearance requirements.
Tradeshift was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with significant European roots. It is a privately held company; its e-invoicing business has been the subject of a joint venture arrangement with a major bank partner.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel. Screenshots sourced from Tradeshift.
Features & capabilities
Invoice Capture
Multi-source invoice intake.
- Native e-invoicing intake
- PDF and OCR capture
- PO-flip submission
- Supplier portal submission
- Multi-channel intake
Matching & Validation
Rules-based matching and validation.
- Multi-way matching
- Validation against business rules
- AI-driven coding (reduced manual coding)
- Exception handling
- Tolerance checks
E-Invoicing & Compliance
Global compliance and clearance.
- Compliance handling across 70+ countries
- Clearance model support (e.g., France, Italy)
- Regulatory mandate updates
- Document validation and archiving
Supplier Network & Collaboration
Connected buyer-supplier collaboration.
- Business network connecting buyers and suppliers
- Supplier onboarding to the network
- Buyer-supplier collaboration tools
- Invoice status visibility for suppliers
Approval Workflow
Routing and approvals.
- Configurable approval workflows
- Automated routing
- Audit trail
- Notifications
Integration
Connectivity to enterprise ERPs.
- Connectors for SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite
- API integration
- Multi-entity and multi-country support
Common use cases
- Global organizations needing AP automation plus e-invoicing compliance
- Companies meeting regional e-invoicing and clearance mandates
- Buyers onboarding large supplier bases to electronic invoicing
- Finance teams reducing manual coding with AI-driven processing
- Enterprises seeking buyer-supplier collaboration on a shared network
- Multi-country businesses standardizing compliant invoice exchange
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Large business network connecting buyers, suppliers, and financial institutions
- Strong global e-invoicing compliance and clearance coverage across many countries
- Multi-source capture including native e-invoicing and PO-flip
Considerations
- Network and enterprise orientation is heavier than small-business needs
- Pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed
ERP integrations
Pricing
Enterprise pricing based on transaction/document volume, network usage, and compliance scope. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant)
- Data residency
- US, EU
- Compliance
- SOC 2, ISO 27001
- Mobile app
- No
- Languages
- English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Employees
- ~500-900
- Ownership
- Private (venture-backed)
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Tradeshift — frequently asked questions
What is Tradeshift's core strength?
Combining AP automation with global e-invoicing compliance on top of a large business network connecting buyers, suppliers, and financial institutions.
How does Tradeshift capture invoices?
From multiple sources, including native e-invoicing, PDF/OCR, supplier portal, and PO-flip submission, with multi-way matching and validation.
Does Tradeshift handle e-invoicing mandates?
Yes. It manages compliance across many countries, including clearance-model regimes, and tracks evolving regional mandates.
Which ERPs does Tradeshift integrate with?
It connects to enterprise systems including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and NetSuite via prebuilt connectors and APIs.
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