Out of 14 evaluated companies, Coupa is recognized as a Leader in the first-ever Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Accounts Payable software in 2025. Gartner positioned Coupa highest for Ability to Execute.
Why accounts payable matters
It’s at the top of every leader’s mind right now: Is a trade war on the horizon? Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and persistently high costs of everyday essentials mean a cooling economy could hurt businesses in all sectors. In this environment, preserving margins and unlocking working capital isn’t just smart — it’s survival. That puts accounts payable (AP) teams and CFOs at the center of the conversation.
To meet those needs and drive profitable growth, more than 70% of CFOs surveyed say they’re boosting their digital investments. The right AP automation software can unlock significant operational gains and real-time visibility, enabling better cash management and financial control to navigate today’s uncertain landscape.
Coupa AP software in action
Coupa’s AP automation software streamlines invoicing, expenses, and payments on its AI-native Total Spend Management platform, uniting teams with powerful technology to deliver new levels of performance.
AmeriLife, a leading distributor of life and health insurance as well as retirement planning solutions, grew rapidly with several acquisitions. The problem? Its AP team struggled to manage invoice processing across dozens of entities due to limited visibility and inconsistent workflows. Thousands of invoices processed manually led to errors, inefficiencies, and poor spending visibility.
After implementing Coupa AP Automation, AmeriLife’s AP team now uses automated and AI-driven workflows to easily capture and route approvals across 40+ entities. The enhanced visibility and control allow the company to better understand spending patterns, capitalize on early pay discounts, and standardize processes, significantly reducing the strain on internal teams.
What once took weeks for invoice approvals now takes less than two days. And closing the books? It’s gone from 10 days to just one. These efficiency gains have enabled AmeriLife to process twice the amount of invoices without adding any additional headcount, turning AP into a strategic asset.
Turn AP into a valuable business process
In today’s uncertain economic climate, where margins are tight and agility is everything, AP is no longer just a back-office function. It’s a powerful lever for improving cash flow and building resilience against volatility. With Coupa, automate manual tasks, easily meet compliance requirements, and surface actionable insights to help your finance team not only work smarter but also make better decisions that drive long-term value.
Learn more about transforming AP and how Coupa was recognized.
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Accounts Payable Applications, By Mike Helsel, Miles Onafowora, Nick Duffy, 19 March 2025.
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