The Hackett Group Inc. has released a new market analysis focusing on the accounts payable $(AP)$ software solutions marketplace. The report highlights how AI-powered AP solutions are delivering significant productivity gains-up to 3.5 times greater than traditional methods-by enabling touchless processing, global compliance, and enhanced value realization. The comprehensive assessment evaluates 15 software providers across 17 criteria, including supplier information management, invoice processing, tax validation, fraud prevention, and analytics. The research underscores the rapid expansion of generative and agentic AI capabilities in automating and streamlining complex payables processes, helping organizations make informed decisions about selecting the most suitable AP solutions for their needs.