Stampli
AI-native accounts payable automation platform with Billy the Bot for invoice capture and approval routing.
What it does
Stampli is an AI-native accounts payable automation platform that centralizes invoice capture, coding, approval, and payment in a single workflow - sitting on top of existing ERP systems rather than replacing them. Its AI, branded as Billy the Bot, learns each organization's AP patterns to automatically code invoices to the correct GL accounts, route approvals to the right approvers, and flag anomalies that deviate from vendor history. Unlike broader AP tools, Stampli is communications-first - it puts the conversation about each invoice directly on the invoice itself, keeping all discussions, attachments, and audit trail in one place. The platform integrates with 70+ ERP systems without requiring ERP replacement.
Why AI-NATIVE
Stampli is AI-native - Billy the Bot's continuous learning of GL coding patterns, approver routing, and anomaly detection are architectural capabilities, not rule-based features. The AI improves with every invoice processed.
Best for
Small businesses use Stampli to professionalize AP processes - AI handling the GL coding and routing work that previously required a dedicated AP specialist.
Mid-market finance teams use Stampli to automate invoice processing without replacing their ERP - Billy the Bot handling coding and routing while the team focuses on exceptions and vendor relationships.
Large enterprises use Stampli for AP automation across business units - the ERP-agnostic approach allowing standardized AP workflows even where multiple ERP systems coexist.
Limitations
Stampli focuses exclusively on accounts payable — organizations needing broader AP, AR, and treasury automation in one platform should evaluate HighRadius or Tipalti.
The AI improves as it processes invoices — in the first weeks of deployment, coding suggestions require more human correction before the model learns organization-specific patterns.
Stampli's primary strength is the approval workflow — its payment capabilities are growing but organizations with complex payment runs may need to supplement with a dedicated payment platform.
Alternatives by segment
| If you need… | Consider instead |
|---|---|
| Global AP with payment automation | Tipalti |
| End-to-end order-to-cash plus AP | HighRadius |
| SMB-focused AP and payments | Bill.com |
Stampli does not publish standard pricing. Pricing based on invoice volume and ERP integrations. Typical small business contracts start around $500 - $1,000/month. Mid-market and enterprise pricing negotiated.
