--- description: Review of Zahara Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Zahara | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Accounts Payable Software](/directory/1851/accounts-payable/software) > [Zahara](/software/83736/zahara-purchase) # Zahara Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/83736/zahara-purchase Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/83736/zahara-purchase?page=2) > Zahara is a cloud-based purchase management solution designed for multi-site and multi-project organizations, including construction, care home providers, school groups, retail chains, leisure and more. Zahara allows users to create purchase requests that follow flexible yet controlled approval processes. Purchase orders can be sent to the vendor and then orders easily receipted. Invoices can be quickly recorded and matched and then posted to the accounts system. A key benefit to Zahara is the departmental or project budgets with flexible granularity. Departments can buy with confidence with a clear visual on their budgets with over-spend requests going to management for approval. Projects allow the simple ring fencing of spend or job-cost accounting for those that need it. Zahara's customers get a clear visual on all spend, control through process and increased efficiency. Zahara will reduce your paper storage, improve vendor relations and ultimately add to the bottom line. Zahara's key features for the price are incredibly good value, we specialise in the following: 1. Purchase Orders - Know your costs. 2. Deliveries \& Receipting - Full audit trail so you have total visibility. 3. Approval Workflows - Infinitely customisable workflows. 4. AI Invoice Processing - Pay your invoices 9 times faster. 5. Supplier Payments - Make secure payments in-app. 6. Reporting \& Analytics With a complete audit trail and GRNs. Zahara's AP Automation software combines robust security with exceptional usability, making it the ideal solution for businesses seeking efficient and reliable financial management. Designed as a cloud-based platform, Zahara requires no installation and is accessible from anywhere, providing global businesses with a flexible and scalable tool. Security is a top priority, with built-in Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using Google Authenticator. You can also log in effortlessly with Microsoft or G Suite, ensuring your accounts are protected without adding complexity. Zahara’s global capabilities extend to multi-currency handling and seamless integration with various accounts and finance systems, making it a versatile solution for companies managing operations across borders. Spend control is simplified with tools to ring-fence expenses into specific projects or departments and manage budgets effectively. Zahara streamlines purchase order and invoice approvals with intuitive workflows, while its OCR-powered invoice processing eliminates the need for manual data entry, saving time and reducing errors. The platform also offers powerful reporting tools, enabling flexible reporting, tracking accruals, and syncing data with an on-premise tool for deeper insights. With ample document storage, Zahara ensures your critical financial records are securely managed and easily accessible. Designed to scale with your business, Zahara supports multiple divisions and business units within a single platform. Its pay-as-you-go pricing model ensures you only pay for what you need, offering affordability without compromising on features. Trusted by businesses worldwide, Zahara is the ultimate solution to modernize your accounts payable processes, enhance security, and simplify complex financial workflows—all in one easy-to-use system. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 32 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 32 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Zahara - **Location**: Bath, UK - **Founded**: 2007 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £142.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 30-day free trial, no credit card required. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Billing & Invoicing - Billing Portal - Budget Control - Budgeting/Forecasting - Bulk Send - Catalog Management - Compliance Management - Configurable Workflow ## Integrations (10 total) - MYOB Acumatica - Microsoft Power Automate - QuickBooks Online - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Sage 200 - Sage 50 Accounting - Sage Intacct - Twinfield - Xero - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Accounts Payable Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1851/accounts-payable/software) ## Related Categories - [Supplier Relationship Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/248/supplier-relationship-management-software/software) - [Contract Lifecycle Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/391/contract-lifecycle-management-software/software) - [Spend Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4086/spend-management/software) - [Web-Based Construction Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/42/web-based-project-management-software/software) - [Accounts Payable Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1851/accounts-payable/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Sometimes it would of been more helpful for support to fix what was wrong instead of directing us to help articles to do it ourselves, which took up our valuable time. > > Good program to use for procurement management, especially for more complex companies who need it for multiple sites and departments. ----- ### "Strong offering in P.O & Invoice Management" — 4.0/5 > **Graham** | *25 June 2025* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Integration with Sage 50 \& ability to create automated workflows to process purchase orders \& invoices. > > **Cons**: Management of rounding issues when invoice values have been miscalculated \& system level decimal places config rather than supplier level. > > Overall the Zahara system has sped up our P.O \& invoice processing which has created efficiencies which we can taken advantage of. ----- ### "Good overall but lacks full integration with our main Sage 50 Cloud Accounts Software" — 3.0/5 > **John Ross** | *9 February 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: We really like the fact that purchase ordering is very simple, straightforward and saves time due it's automated setup with workflows etc, updating GRNs and matching orders against invoices. We like that suppliers get an automated email sent from Zahara which is very flexible based on the workflows we have setup ourselves. The technical support line are helpful in getting back to us with any problems. > > **Cons**: We are unhappy that Zahara cannot and will not change to integrate better with Sage 50 Cloud Accounts remote Sage Drive. With workers working from home, our previous setup with Sage 50 Accounts Cloud remote Sage Drive was a brilliant tool for checking on our accounts at any time from anywhere. With Zahara, we have been advised to switch this off due it's major data errors which can occur. We have encountered major data errors over the past year and a half since we got it which is not sustainable for our company. We have recently been trialling the Mobile app Quick Order for those ordering at the counter. There seems to be work needed done to this as we have encountered a number of errors since we started using it which have all been reported. The analysis \& reports section needs work done to it as reports only come out in CSV files rather than clear PDF versions. > > Our overall experience with Zahara has been mixed and very up and down. Generally, the purchase ordering and invoicing system is excellent and it is exactly what we were looking for from this software. Technical support are generally very supportive and quick to get back with any problems. The main flaws which let the software down is it's lack of support to integrate with Sage 50 Accounts cloud remote Sage Drive. We have used Sage 50 Accounts throughout the company's lifetime and we are not currently considering moving away from that. Despite requests to try and integrate the software with Sage drive, we have had nothing but rejection from Zahara on this matter. We previously had Sage Drive setup with no issues and it was an excellent tool that could be used anywhere. With workers working from home, this is a key feature that is missing at the moment as we were advised by Zahara to switch off the Sage Drive to prevent data errors occurring between Smart Sync and Sage 50 Accounts servers. We have a main server setup so the Sage \& Smartsync data files are stored on there. We have moved this onto another PC previously to rule out a faulty server but this made no difference. We often have to carry out a repair process in Sage which is caused by Zahara rounding off VAT amounts differently to Sage, which leaves the data a penny out. This is a relatively easy process to fix compared to the more serious data errors that are caused by the interaction with Zahara and the Sage 50 Cloud ----- ### "Great, user-friendly, accounting software" — 4.0/5 > **Ellie** | *16 May 2025* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Zahara is a relatively user friendly system, with great reporting tools and an exceptional ability to create workflows. The process for raising purchase orders is great, and the software scans invoices and pulls details from the scan, automatically matching the invoice to a PO, which is a great feature. > > **Cons**: Uploading multi-page invoices sometimes results in wrong information being pulled, or being matched to a wrong PO, which can be time consuming to resolve. > > Overall, Zahara is a great accounting software, with the ability to build fairly complex workflows. Our employees love being able to see their budgets clearly when raising purchase orders. ----- ### "Good All Rounder for Purchasing" — 5.0/5 > **Robin** | *29 August 2024* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use and adaptability. Allows configuration for different approvers and complex chart of accounts > > **Cons**: Does not check duplicates in Xero but is excellent at checking duplicates in itself so just need to be strict on passing ALL invoices through the system. > > Works well for multiple department order and invoice approval without high cost or difficult setup ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/83736/zahara-purchase?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/83736/zahara-purchase) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data