Rossum
by Rossum · Invoice & Document OCR
AI-first intelligent document processing for invoices and transactional documents
- Works with
- SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Coupa, Workday, Other systems
- Deployment
- Cloud, Hybrid
- Company size
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Annual subscription tiered by document/page volume and workflow complexity
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
Overview
Rossum is a cloud-native intelligent document processing (IDP) platform that automates the capture, extraction, validation, and routing of transactional business documents — primarily invoices, purchase orders, and order confirmations. Documents enter the platform through multiple channels (email, API, scanners, shared drives, EDI, and PEPPOL), are read by Rossum's proprietary transactional AI model, and have their data extracted, cross-checked against business rules and master data, and then posted into downstream systems such as ERPs. The platform is positioned around accounts payable automation but extends to order management, customs clearance, and quality-assurance document workflows.
The core differentiator is Rossum's approach to data extraction: rather than relying on fixed templates per document layout, it uses a transactional large language model (branded "Aurora") trained on transactional documents to read varied and previously unseen layouts, including handwriting, across a large set of languages. The model learns continuously from human corrections on the validation screen, where exceptions are surfaced to operators for fast review. Validation can compute or enrich missing fields (such as GL codes and tax codes), detect duplicates, and match line items against vendor and purchase-order master data.
Rossum was founded in 2017 by a team of AI researchers and is headquartered in London. In 2026 it was acquired by Coupa, the spend-management vendor, with which it had an existing certified integration. The platform is sold to mid-market and enterprise buyers on annual contracts, with pricing tied to document/page volume and workflow complexity. It is deployed as a multi-tenant SaaS on AWS with selectable regional data residency, and single-tenant deployment is available as a commercial option.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel. Screenshots sourced from Rossum.
Features & capabilities
Document ingestion
Multi-channel intake of transactional documents in many formats.
- Email inbox / intelligent mailbox ingestion
- API upload and shared-drive / scanner intake
- EDI and PEPPOL e-invoicing support
- PDF, XML, and UBL format handling
- Automated document splitting and routing
- AI-based spam and duplicate filtering
AI extraction (Aurora)
Template-free extraction using a transactional AI model.
- Transactional LLM trained on transactional documents
- Template-free reading of unseen layouts
- Handwriting recognition
- Multi-language extraction (vendor cites 276 languages)
- Continuous learning from user corrections
- Header and line-item extraction
Data validation & enrichment
Business-rule and master-data checks before export.
- Configurable business-rules engine
- Master-data matching (vendor and PO data)
- Duplicate invoice detection
- Computation of missing fields (GL codes, tax codes)
- Data normalization (dates, formats, currencies)
- Human-in-the-loop validation / exception screen
Workflow automation
Rules-driven approvals, actions, and notifications.
- Rules-based auto-approve / auto-reject
- Approval workflow routing
- AI-generated vendor notification emails
- Custom functions and webhooks
- Low-code extension framework
- Straight-through processing to downstream systems
Integrations & export
Prebuilt ERP connectors plus API-based integration.
- Prebuilt connectors for SAP, NetSuite, Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday
- REST API for custom export
- RPA platform integration (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere)
- Solution-architect-assisted connector configuration
Analytics, audit & administration
Operational reporting, compliance, and access controls.
- Processing-performance and throughput reporting
- Document archive, search, and retrieval
- Full audit-trail logging
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Sandbox environment (higher tiers)
- Custom branding and embeddable UI (higher tiers)
Common use cases
- Automating accounts payable invoice capture and posting
- Extracting and validating purchase orders and order confirmations
- Order management document processing for sales/order teams
- Customs clearance and logistics document handling
- Duplicate-invoice and fraud-control checks before payment
- Routing exception documents to operators for fast human review
- Feeding validated transactional data into an ERP via prebuilt connectors
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Template-free transactional AI model that reads previously unseen document layouts
- Continuous learning from human corrections on the validation screen
- SAP-certified and Coupa-certified prebuilt ERP integrations
- Selectable AWS data-residency regions (EU, US, Japan) with single-tenant option
- Broad language coverage including handwriting recognition
- Now part of Coupa, aligning IDP with end-to-end spend management
Considerations
- Positioned at mid-market/enterprise; pricing (from $18,000/year) is high for small businesses
- Setup and configuration can be lengthy and the extension-config UI is not always intuitive (per user reviews)
- Minimum one-year contract commitment
- Extraction accuracy and language handling can vary for certain document types (per user reviews)
- Focused on transactional documents; not a general-purpose contract-lifecycle tool
ERP integrations
AP-focused integration with vendor/PO matching and duplicate checks
Pre-built, pre-tested invoice integration
Supports Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 Enterprise Edition
Custom integrations via REST API and RPA platforms (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere)
Pricing
Starter starts at $18,000/year with unlimited seats; Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate tiers are custom-priced. ERP integrations are add-ons on higher tiers. Minimum one-year contract; 14-day free trial available. Overage billed per additional page. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- Amazon Web Services (AWS); multi-tenant SaaS with single-tenant available as a commercial option
- Data residency
- EU (Frankfurt / Ireland), US (N. Virginia / N. California), Japan (Tokyo / Osaka)
- Compliance
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 42001:2023, SOC 2 Type II, TX-RAMP Level 1, GDPR, CCPA
- Languages
- Multi-language extraction (vendor cites 276 languages)
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Ownership
- Acquired by Coupa (2026)
- Notable customers
- Bosch, Siemens, Cushman & Wakefield, Adyen, Master Trust Bank of Japan
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Rossum — frequently asked questions
Which ERPs does Rossum integrate with out of the box?
Rossum offers prebuilt connectors for SAP (SAP-certified), Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics (AX and 365), Coupa, and Workday. Other systems can be integrated via its REST API or through RPA platforms such as UiPath, Blue Prism, and Automation Anywhere.
How much does Rossum cost?
The Starter plan begins at $18,000 per year with unlimited seats. Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate tiers are custom-priced based on document/page volume and workflow complexity. Contracts have a one-year minimum, and a 14-day free trial is available.
How does Rossum extract data without templates?
Rossum uses a proprietary transactional AI model ("Aurora") trained on transactional documents, allowing it to read previously unseen layouts — including handwriting — rather than relying on per-layout templates. The model learns continuously from operator corrections made on the validation screen.
Where is data stored and is Rossum compliant?
Rossum runs on AWS with selectable regional data residency in the EU, US, or Japan. It holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications, a SOC 2 Type II report, and TX-RAMP Level 1, and states GDPR and CCPA compliance. A single-tenant deployment is available as a commercial option.
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