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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (61.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Ascend
Star Rating
(59)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.5% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(181)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.0% of reviews)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Ascend excels in ease of use and setup, with users highlighting its intuitive onboarding process and the ability to quickly adapt to their workflows. One user mentioned that Ascend allows their AP staff to focus on building relationships with vendors rather than just keying invoices.
- According to verified reviews, MHC Software has a solid reputation for customer support, with users praising the helpfulness and knowledge of the support staff. Reviewers noted that the software is easy to maintain and allows quick access to documents, which enhances day-to-day usability.
- Users say that Ascend's OCR capability for reading and analyzing invoices is a standout feature, making it a formidable choice for AP automation. This functionality is particularly beneficial for enterprises managing multiple ERP systems, as it seamlessly integrates with various platforms.
- Reviewers mention that while MHC Software performs well overall, it faces challenges in ease of setup compared to Ascend. Users have indicated that the implementation process can be more complex, which may require additional time and resources.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products receive similar ratings for quality of support, but Ascend edges out slightly with a higher score. Users appreciate that Ascend has been a good partner in business, indicating a strong alignment with user needs and expectations.
- According to recent feedback, while MHC Software has a larger market presence and more reviews, Ascend's recent user experiences suggest a growing satisfaction level, particularly in its ability to streamline AP processes and enhance productivity through advanced features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ascend
No pricing availableMHC Software
MHC NorthStar
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MHC NorthStar is the intelligent content and workflow automation platform that empowers your people to take ownership of your processes, your documents, and your communications with the simplicity of a self-service model.
- Increased visibility
- Speedier decision-making
- Enhanced financial controls
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Ascend
No trial information availableMHC Software
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
47
9.0
143
Ease of Use
9.1
49
8.6
148
Ease of Setup
9.3
18
7.9
123
Ease of Admin
9.4
18
8.1
107
Quality of Support
9.0
47
8.8
140
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
18
8.9
106
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
45
7.7
137
Features by Category
Customization
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.8
35
HR Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.8
30
Logistics
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Planning
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
7.0
16
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
6.4
16
Execution
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
23
Not enough data
8.0
26
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
9.0
31
8.1
56
9.0
19
Feature Not Available
8.9
23
8.2
56
Invoice Processing
8.6
25
7.7
52
Feature Not Available
8.4
55
8.9
24
8.1
56
Feature Not Available
7.7
44
Analytics
8.9
29
7.4
43
Feature Not Available
7.0
40
8.7
23
6.8
37
Integration
8.9
23
8.3
56
Feature Not Available
8.3
58
9.1
27
8.1
46
Risk
Feature Not Available
7.2
41
9.0
29
7.6
44
Feature Not Available
7.3
36
Recovery
Feature Not Available
7.0
32
8.7
26
7.1
38
Audit
Feature Not Available
7.3
40
Feature Not Available
7.0
33
8.7
23
7.1
34
8.8
31
6.9
41
Fraud
Feature Not Available
8.0
44
Feature Not Available
7.4
40
Feature Not Available
7.1
37
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
8.7
19
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.2
19
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
Analytics
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
Integration
9.4
22
Not enough data
9.7
20
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.4
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Channels
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Design
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operating System
9.2
30
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Document Processing
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
26
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
Agentic AI - OCR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.7
9
Workflow
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.4
15
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ascend and MHC Software are categorized as AP Automation
Unique Categories
Ascend is categorized as OCR and Invoice Management
MHC Software is categorized as Procure to Pay, HR Service Delivery, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and Customer Communications Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ascend
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MHC Software
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
18.6%
Accounting
13.6%
Financial Services
10.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Computer Software
5.1%
Other
45.8%
Hospital & Health Care
39.5%
Government Administration
7.0%
Retail
4.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.1%
Accounting
4.1%
Other
41.3%
Discussions
Ascend has no discussions with answers
We submitted a ticket last week and have not heard back from your support team. CSE: ZA1AWk, TKT: 2cs7qF
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Thank you for sharing your comment. We were disappointed to hear you didn't receive a quick enough response to your email asking for support. Our team has...Read more
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