{"id":7547,"date":"2025-07-04T14:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T14:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/?p=7547"},"modified":"2025-10-16T13:05:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T13:05:02","slug":"why-tipalti-might-not-be-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/why-tipalti-might-not-be-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Tipalti Might Not Be Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Growing businesses love chasing revenue. That\u2019s where the excitement is. New customers. Bigger deals. Expansion plans.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/why-tipalti-might-not-be-right-for-you\/#the_ap_blind_spot\" >The AP Blind Spot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/why-tipalti-might-not-be-right-for-you\/#tipalti_vs_zahara_bigger_is_not_always_better\" >Tipalti vs Zahara: \r\nBigger is not always better.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/why-tipalti-might-not-be-right-for-you\/#why_growing_companies_cant_ignore_ap_anymore\" >Why Growing Companies Can\u2019t Ignore AP Anymore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/why-tipalti-might-not-be-right-for-you\/#what_smart_businesses_are_doing_instead\" >What Smart Businesses Are Doing Instead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/why-tipalti-might-not-be-right-for-you\/#are_you_ready_for_a_demo\" >Are you ready for a demo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/why-tipalti-might-not-be-right-for-you\/#what_makes_zahara_different\" >What Makes Zahara Different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/why-tipalti-might-not-be-right-for-you\/#tipalti_is_right_for_some_zahara_is_right_for_you\" >Tipalti Is Right for Some. Zahara Is Right for You.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your company focuses only on the money coming in, the money going out often gets neglected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when accounts payable (AP) becomes a hidden risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<style>\n  .ap-banner-wrapper {\n    background-color: #c31212;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n  }\n\n  .ap-banner {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    max-width: 900px;\n    width: 100%;\n    gap: 40px;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .ap-banner .ap-image {\n    flex: 0 0 300px;\n    max-width: 300px;\n  }\n\n  .ap-banner .ap-image img {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n    display: block;\n    border-radius: 0;\n  }\n\n  .ap-banner .ap-text {\n    flex: 1 1 auto;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    text-align: left;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n  }\n\n  .ap-banner .ap-text h2 {\n    font-size: 2.5rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    margin: 0;\n    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .ap-banner {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      text-align: center;\n      gap: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .ap-banner .ap-image {\n      max-width: 100%;\n      flex: 0 0 auto;\n    }\n\n    .ap-banner .ap-text {\n      justify-content: center;\n      text-align: center;\n    }\n\n    .ap-banner .ap-text h2 {\n      font-size: 2rem;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/p>\n<section class=\"ap-banner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ap-banner\">\n<div class=\"ap-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-2-2025-02_23_16-PM-1.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"ap-text\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_ap_blind_spot\"><\/span>The AP Blind Spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tipalti CEO <strong>Chen Amit<\/strong> recently described AP as the &#8220;lost child&#8221; of business workflows in an interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymnts.com\/\">PYMNTS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\".post-images\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>He\u2019s right.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finance teams in fast-growing businesses often spend hours on manual AP tasks. Supplier onboarding. Collecting tax information. Managing different payment methods. Chasing approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mistakes happen. Payments get delayed. Suppliers get frustrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you operate in the gig economy or rely on multiple small suppliers, the risks are even bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unhappy suppliers talk. They switch platforms. Your reputation takes a hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\r\n<style>\r\n  .tipalti-banner-wrapper {\r\n    background-color: #0073e6; \/* Blue background *\/\r\n    padding: 50px 20px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\r\n    border-radius: 10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tipalti-banner-wrapper h2 {\r\n    font-size: 2.5rem;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tipalti-banner-wrapper img {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 700px;\r\n    height: auto;\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    border-radius: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .tipalti-banner-wrapper h2 {\r\n      font-size: 2rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tipalti-banner-wrapper img {\r\n      max-width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"tipalti-banner-wrapper\">\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tipalti_vs_zahara_bigger_is_not_always_better\"><\/span>Tipalti vs Zahara:<br \/>\r\nBigger is not always better.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hotrod-1.png\" alt=\"Big Engine Car\" \/><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tipalti is a big player in the AP automation space. They offer a robust platform for large, global enterprises with complex needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But their solution often comes with enterprise-level pricing, potentially longer implementation cycles, and features built for companies with thousands of employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business has up to 200 employees or slightly more, you need AP automation that fits your size, budget, and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That\u2019s where Zahara comes in.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We built Zahara for small and medium-sized businesses like yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get the control, automation, and visibility you need\u2014without the enterprise price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-growing-companies-can-t-ignore-ap-anymore\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_growing_companies_cant_ignore_ap_anymore\"><\/span>Why Growing Companies Can\u2019t Ignore AP Anymore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re scaling fast, here\u2019s what manual AP could cost you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: Finance teams drowning in admin instead of focusing on strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cash Flow Visibility<\/strong>: Poor visibility over what\u2019s due and when.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supplier Relationships<\/strong>: Late payments damage trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance Risks<\/strong>: Missing tax or regulatory details could lead to penalties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational Bottlenecks<\/strong>: Delays in approvals or payment runs slow down the business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-smart-businesses-are-doing-instead\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_smart_businesses_are_doing_instead\"><\/span>What Smart Businesses Are Doing Instead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More companies are automating AP earlier in their growth journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Labour Savings<\/strong>: Automation can cut up to 85% of the manual effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faster Approvals<\/strong>: Multi-step approvals happen digitally, not over endless email chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supplier Self-Service<\/strong>: Onboarding and payment info collection become smoother.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment Flexibility<\/strong>: Choose the payment methods that suit you and your suppliers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better Cash Management<\/strong>: Real-time visibility over your payables and commitments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>\r\n    body {\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .cta-text {\r\n          flex: 1 1 60%;\r\n    min-width: 280px;\r\n    max-width: 80%;\r\n    padding-left: 48px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .cta-text h2 {\r\n      font-size: 2rem;\r\n      margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;\r\n\t\tcolor: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .cta-text p {\r\n      margin: 0 0 1rem 0;\r\n      font-size: 1rem;\r\n\t\tcolor: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .cta-banner {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  justify-content: space-between;\r\n  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A420A4, #F37023);\r\n  color: white;\r\n  position: relative; 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And you won\u2019t need an army of consultants to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\r\n<style>\r\n  .ap-banner-wrapper {\r\n    background-color: #008a2b;\r\n    padding: 0 20px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .ap-banner {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    max-width: 900px;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    padding-right: 40px;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .ap-banner .ap-image {\r\n    flex: 0 0 300px;\r\n    max-width: 300px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .ap-banner .ap-image img {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: auto;\r\n    display: block;\r\n    border-radius: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .ap-banner .ap-text {\r\n    flex: 1 1 auto;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .ap-banner .ap-text h2 {\r\n    font-size: 2.5rem;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .ap-banner {\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ap-banner .ap-image {\r\n      max-width: 100%;\r\n      flex: 0 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ap-banner .ap-text {\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ap-banner .ap-text h2 {\r\n      font-size: 2rem;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"ap-banner-wrapper\">\r\n<div class=\"ap-banner\">\r\n<div class=\"ap-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/who-me-1.png\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"ap-text\">\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tipalti_is_right_for_some_zahara_is_right_for_you\"><\/span>Tipalti Is Right for Some. Zahara Is Right for You.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tipalti works for huge, global enterprises with complex, high-volume payment needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re a growing business that wants control, speed, and affordability, Zahara is the better fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll automate your AP process, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve cash flow visibility\u2014without over-investing in software designed for companies 10 times your size.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growing businesses love chasing revenue. That\u2019s where the excitement is. New customers. Bigger deals. Expansion plans. But there\u2019s a problem. When your company focuses only on the money coming in, the money going out often gets neglected. That\u2019s when accounts payable (AP) becomes a hidden risk. 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