2026 Spend Management Software Buyer’s Guide

The only guide you need to choose the right AI-powered spend management software in 2026

What’s changing in spend management and what it means for buyers

AI is reshaping how organizations manage spend—speeding up approvals, improving visibility, and automating routine work across procurement, AP, expenses, and card programs. But with every vendor claiming to be “AI-powered,” it’s harder than ever to know which platforms actually deliver meaningful value.

The 2026 Spend Management Buyer’s Guide simplifies the landscape so you can understand what matters, compare leading solutions, and choose software that supports how your organization works today—and where it’s headed next.

 

What you’ll get

  • NEW! A procurement maturity framework to identify your organization’s immediate and longer-term needs

  • NEW! A procurement software checklist to determine the best-fit AI-powered spend management platform

  • Guidance on the key capabilities to prioritize when evaluating vendors

  • Success stories with measurable ROI, including an 83% reduction in approval time and a 10x boost in efficiency

  • A comprehensive overview of the 2026 spend management software landscape

See how top vendors compare

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Sneak peek

In addition to the core insights, you’ll get a visual map of the AI-powered spend management ecosystem, side-by-side feature comparison matrices, and a printable capability checklist you can share with key decision-makers. Get ready for a spend management software evaluation you won’t find anywhere else.

2026 Spend Management Software Buyer’s Guide - Sneak Peek

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