What is the difference between Forwardly and AvidXchange?

Forwardly is a payments-first AP and AR automation platform focused on reducing manual work, faster payments, and cash flow acceleration with cost-effective and transparent pricing. AvidXchange is an enterprise-grade AP automation platform designed for deep workflow controls, ERP integrations, and large-scale vendor payments.

Is Forwardly a good alternative to AvidXchange?

Yes. Forwardly is a strong alternative for small and growing businesses that want faster payments, AR automation, and simple pricing without enterprise-level complexity.

Which platform offers faster payments?

Forwardly offers instant, same-day, next-day, and standard payment speeds. AvidXchange supports scheduled payment methods that may take longer to settle depending on the payment rail.

Which platform reduces more manual work?

Forwardly reduces manual work through automated invoice capture, workflows, payment execution, and reconciliation across both AP and AR. AvidXchange focuses on AP automation and deep workflow controls for complex processes.

Does Forwardly support approval workflows like AvidXchange?

Yes. Forwardly supports customizable approval workflows with unlimited levels. AvidXchange also provides robust workflow controls but with more enterprise-oriented complexity.

AvidXchange Alternative for Smarter AP & AR

Built to handle your AP today and three times the volume next year

Forwardly is the modern AvidXchange alternative built for finance teams managing real complexity; configurable approval workflows, deep ERP sync, role-based access controls, and faster vendor payments with a full audit trail on every transaction. Everything your team needs to scale AP without scaling headcount.

Everything AvidXchange does. And everything it doesn't.

Features	Avidxchange	Forwardly
Monthly subscription fee	Custom quote only
High-volume invoice processing
Unlimited approval levels
Transparent pricing
Multi-entity support
Free trial	Demo only	30 days
White-glove client migration tool		ⓘ Book an onboarding call to get set up.
AP automation (bill pay and approvals)
AI bill capture
Dedicated bill inbox
Schedule payments up to 90 days ahead
AR automation
2-way ERP sync
Works with multiple accounting platforms
Forwardly Business Network
Bulk payment actions
Recurring invoice schedules
Per-payment audit trail
Unlimited users
Custom roles and permissions
Custom volume pricing	Custom pricing available	Enterprise Only

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Your finance team deserves AP software that can keep up

Connecting Forwardly takes minutes. Sync your account and your bills and invoices are ready to go. Speak with our team for specialized support and import existing customer payment agreements and vendor banking information; no extra paperwork, no disruption to your team.

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Scales with your business

Unlimited approval levels, bulk payment processing, multi-entity support, and 90-day payment scheduling, your AP workflow handles growth without needing to rebuild it from scratch.

Controls your team can trust

Role-based permissions, configurable approval routing, and a full audit trail on every payment. Every invoice, approval, and transaction; visible, traceable, and defensible at audit time.

ERP-first, not ERP-adjacent

Real-time two-way sync with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, and Xero. Every bill, approval, and payment posts back automatically; no batch exports, no manual reconciliation.

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Proof that better payments are possible

I've never had business payments transfer this fast. I have set up multiple clients for automatic payments, and so far, I’ve enjoyed being able to help my clients wait a little longer to pay their bills while still getting paid on time. My payments are fast (mostly same day with some instant). Forwardly team members are great to work with. I highly recommend it!

Catherine P.

Firm owner

The customer service is exceptional! Forwardly is easy to use and dependable. I have not had any major issues. I will continue using Forwardly for all of my client billing into the future as I expand my firm. I am very happy that I stumbled upon the company, and it has been a fantastic journey using them. Again, I will continue using them in the future. Cost is very much a savings and is overall better than the competitors. It was an easy decision to change to Forwardly.

Lisa A. Lewis

Owner, Money Matters Bookkeeping, LLC

Finally a payment platform that is great to use and doesn't sit on our hard earned cash for days, even weeks, on end. Maybe Forwardly can help kick-start the US banking system into actually supporting their customers and their businesses.

Jackie Anthony

Founder, AllCents Consulting

Forwardly is built for finance teams that want to grow, not manage more complexity

AI invoice processing at scale

Forwardly captures invoice data automatically, routes it through your approval chain, and reconciles every payment back to your ERP in real time. Built to handle more volume without adding headcount.

Deep integrations that actually sync

Real-time two-way sync with every major ERP and accounting platform. Bills, approvals, and payments all post back automatically.

AP and AR in one platform

AvidXchange is payables only. Forwardly manages receivables and payables together; recurring invoices, auto-collect, and payment links included at no extra cost in the same platform your AP team already uses.

5x faster payments

Remove the payment delays that slow your team down. Instant transfers, same-day ACH, and next-day options, all in one place.

The all-in-one payment solution

Faster payment options

Get paid instantly with instant bank transfers, same-day ACH or earn rewards with credit card payments. Fast, flexible, and built for your business.

Advanced approval workflows with roles and permissions

Assign roles and permissions, set up approval workflows, and keep payments protected. Your team stays in control, and your sensitive data stays safe, risk-free and hassle-free.

Flexible payments

Split bills into partial payments, pay with credit cards, or schedule payments up to 90 days in advance, increasing financial flexibility for timely payments.

AI-powered bill capture and inbox

AI extracts key invoice details automatically, while your dedicated inbox keeps every bill in one place, ready for quick approval and payment.

Seamless accounting sync

Connect Forwardly with QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, or FreshBooks for automatic invoice, bill, and payment updates; no manual entry, no reconciliation headaches.