Basware
Basware: A mature source-to-pay platform for complex, multi-ERP procurement operations. Ranked #2 of 33 in Procurement Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for large enterprises needing mature source-to-pay.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forLarge enterprises needing mature source-to-pay
- Free planNo
- Purchase ordersYes
- Founded1985 · Espoo, Finland
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Guided purchasing, catalogs, approvals, POs, and supplier collaboration
- Invoice capture, matching, routing, coding, and exception handling
- 250+ ERP integrations plus APIs for core procurement processes
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan rates
- No public free plan is listed
- Its broad enterprise scope may exceed simpler procurement needs
Our verdict on Basware
Basware is cloud-based procure-to-pay and e-procurement software for globally operating organizations, finance shared-service centers, and enterprises working across multiple ERP systems. It brings guided purchasing, preferred suppliers, pricing policies, hosted catalogs, supplier punchouts, requisitions, approval workflows, purchase orders, supplier collaboration, invoice automation, and spend analytics into one platform. Web, iOS, Android, and API access support different procurement and finance workflows.
The platform's strongest area is the connection between purchasing and invoice processing. Approved requisitions can trigger automatic purchase-order creation, while invoice capture, coding, routing, matching, and exception handling extend control into accounts payable. Spend dashboards organize visibility by supplier, category, and department. The Supplier Portal and Basware Network add electronic purchase orders and invoicing, while procurement APIs cover requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and goods receipts. Organizations needing guided intake, configurable approvals, supplier management, punchout catalogs, and purchase orders have a broad feature set to evaluate.
Basware follows a tailored subscription model, with pricing handled through sales rather than public plan tiers or listed rates. That structure suits organizations assessing a larger procurement program, but it makes initial price comparison less direct. Its 250+ ERP integrations and long operating history support consideration in multi-ERP environments, while the platform's breadth is likely more relevant to complex enterprise procurement than to teams seeking a narrow, lightweight purchasing tool. Choose Basware when centralized spend control, supplier connectivity, and invoice matching are priorities; consider a simpler alternative when the requirement is limited to basic requests, approvals, or purchase orders.
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Basware fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Approval workflows | Yes |
| Purchase orders | Yes |
| Supplier management | Yes |
| Catalog support | Hosted |
| Supplier portal | Yes |
| Approval levels | Not verified |
| Request intake | Guided |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 250+ integrations: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, ERP systems, procurement systems, open APIs See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | basware.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Basware integrations
Basware lists 250+ integrations on its own site — the 6 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- SAP
- Oracle
- Microsoft
- ERP systems
- procurement systems
- open APIs
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Alternatives to Basware
- Zoho ProcurementA broad procurement suite with clear annual pricing and strong source-to-pay coverage.9.2
- JAGGAER OneA broad source-to-pay suite for enterprises connecting procurement with major ERP systems.8.7
- TradeshiftA broad procure-to-pay platform for organizations coordinating suppliers, approvals, invoices, and ERP data.8.6
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